Author: Goodwill Mktg. Comm.

=A year ago, I made a pledge to buy 90% of my clothing from thrift/secondhand spaces. I wanted to make an impact in my wardrobe, something that is such a big part of my identity. Yet, when I tell people that I thrifted an item they are in awe or do not believe I got it from a thrift store. This is highly problematic for three reasons and we must work to end this phenomenon.

There is a common misconception that to have nice clothes and accessories you have to break the bank. This could not be further from the truth! If you work from a sustainable standpoint, in many cases, they can be rather cheap.

The process of thrifting is a highly personal experience yet, many have never delved into their why. Thus, there are three questions we need to ask ourselves regarding our journey.

Across several platforms, the process of thrifting has become a trend. While in many ways this is amazing and only bolsters the size of the community, it has had some adverse effects. One of them being overconsumption! Luckily, there are several ways to combat this issue.