Love Is In Style: Thrifted Lately

Thrifted top, from Facebook

In the last few years, I have gotten really into buying pre-owned clothes. In the past, I was buying so much cheap but fast fashion and I felt guilt about the environmental impact. I definitely still buy new things, but I have found that I reach for the things I bought on resale much more often than new items. Probably because they are really quality, pricey items that I got for a great deal!

The places I buy secondhand items from most frequently:

Facebook!! #1 source for sure. I buy on buy/sell groups a LOT. You can find them by searching, but I think most often they are hidden groups and you need to be added by a friend, so ask around to local moms or friends to see if they are parts of these groups and can add you. I also use Marketplace a lot, mostly to buy home goods, and occasionally clothes. I find the prices on MP to be higher than in the buy/sell groups.

Online or brick & mortar consignment: I have sold and bought some on Poshmark and it has always been a good experience. In Charlotte, there are several great consignment stores.. I follow JT Posh on Instagram and love seeing their new arrivals. Buying at consignment shops is definitely more expensive than buying direct from the previous owner, but easier if you have something specific you are looking for.

Luxury consignment: The RealReal and Fashionphile have amazing selections of luxury items and guarantee authenticity.