If you read my last post about fashion you will know why it is better for the environment to buy clothing second hand. Here are some different ways you can do that:
Charity / Thrift Shops
The most obvious way to buy clothing is to go to second hand stores. It does sometimes require a little more time than highstreets in order to find pieces you like but don’t feel like you can’t just quickly pop into a second hand store if you have half an hour to see what you can find.
Online
The way I buy most of my clothing these days is through an app called depop but there are lots of other websites you can use. I have found shopping online to be more successful because I can search for a specific item, filter by size, there is more available and the items on depop tend to be trendier and aimed at younger audiences compared with those in charity stores.
Clothes Swaps
Another great and very affordable way to get second hand clothing is charity shops. Most charge a small entry fee but this money is often for charity and then you can swap some clothes you no longer want for different ones usually on a one item for one item basis. I recommend searching facebook to find clothes swaps happening near you.
Swap Clothes
Furthermore, why not encourage more clothes swapping between your family and friends. You could organise a mini event but you could also just ask your friends and family if they want any of your old clothes or if you could take a look the next time they have a clear out.
Kilo Sales
Kilo Sales are usually pop up events in public spaces such as town halls where you can go along and select from a large range of second hand clothing and pay by weight. Some charge an entrance fee and it may be worth getting there earlier to secure the best items.
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