20 Reasons to Shop Secondhand
Vintage and secondhand clothing not only help you create a dynamic wardrobe, but shopping secondhand is environmentally friendlier and often more cost effective than buying new. There are TONS of reasons to shop secondhand!
It’s more environmentally friendly
It keeps clothing and textiles out of landfills
You aren’t using the resources required to make a new piece of clothing
You are recycling
It’s cheaper to shop secondhand
It helps you to make purchases more mindfully
You can find higher quality and name brand items for less
You are usually supporting a charity or a small business
It reduces the demand for fast fashion
You aren’t contributing to exploitative work conditions
Older clothing was better made and will last longer
It fosters a sense of wonder and curiosity about the past
It fulfills nostalgic longings
It’s so gratifying to find a piece you love
You can find more unique clothing
It can help you explore your style or discover new ones
It teaches you not to focus on trends, but to buy what you truly love
It teaches you to appreciate the things you purchase rather than consuming in excess
It encourages creativity
It shifts your perspective
