With stores like H&M and forever 21 mass producing fashionable items, keeping up with the trends seems impossible; not to mention, super expensive. People are spending way too much money and time trying to build a wardrobe with low-quality pieces that need to be replaced frequently. Items that when produced, pollute our environment and water supply. After becoming aware of how big corporations are manufacturing their clothing, I began to find a way to stop contributing to the problem. I didn’t want to buy really expensive pieces, but I wanted to replace affordable quantity with affordable quality, and that is when the thrifting started. I know when you hear the word thrift store you smell grandma’s house, but oh how times have changed. Plato’s closet and Uptown Cheapskate are thrift stores. Yeah I said it, thrift stores! With really cute and affordable name brand clothing. Just cause its second-hand it’s $30 cheaper, I'll take it! Nothing a little Seven Generation can’t fix.
I know you’re asking where to start and how to find quality pieces, and I have a few tips and tricks to help you along the way.
When thrifting for quality fashion, look for things made from natural fibers like cotton, wool, linen, silk, and casmer. Metal zippers and buttons are always a plus.
Make sure your seams are well cut and stitched.
Stay away from things that aren't practical or that you’ll only wear once.
Keep an eye out for brands that are trying to be more sustainable by using recycled materials, these items are a double win!
Sticking to this will help you to build a timeless wardrobe that will last for years!
Now some of my favorite fall fashion staples are, corduroy skirts and pants, deinum jackets and flare legs, cotton turtle and v neck sweaters, linen dresses, oversized blazers and cardigans, booties, knee-high boots, felt hats, thin belts, simple jewelry, and a messenger bag. These items can be worn individually or layered or layered for more warmth!
Top: A New Day- Burnt orange- size XL - $3.49 GCF
Bottom: Brandy Melville- Black corduroy skirt- one size- $3.49 raleigh rescue mission
Shoes: Old navy- Black snakeskin and swaded block booties- Size 8- $8.99 old Navy clearance
Total outfit under $20 with tax.
Top: The loft- burnt yellow- size S - $2 GCF
Dress: Denim button down - size M - $1.97 GCF
Shoes: Brown booties- Size 8 - $3.99
Total outfit under $10 with tax.
Thrifting is a better choice for thousands of reasons, but I'll just give you 3.
Cuts back on pollution in the environment and water supply.
Saves you a ton of money.
Get to give something old a new life!
Let’s save this plant, one thrifted outfit at a time! Remember there's no Planet B!
Hope you enjoyed this Thrifting for Fall Fashion 2019 blog post. For more fall looks and ways to be more sustainable, follow me on instagram @jams_way
Check out my online thrift store on instagram @thriftedfindsandcoffeegrinds for cute second hand fashion!
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