Sustainability and Clothing

Online Thrift Stores

Goodfair:

Goodfair is unique in the fact that you don't get to see what is it exactly that you are getting. Here's how it works: select a bundle and a size, whatever works best for you, and they send you items that they think would suit your needs. I like it because sometimes I like not making my own decisions. I think it is a brilliant marketing strategy. However, it can be pretty hit or miss. Because these are clothes that are being saved directly from the landfills, some of the clothes can be rather tattered. If you like a weathered look, then this is the place for you. I got my favorite vintage Levi's from Goodfair along with some pretty killer turtlenecks that are perfect for fall.

ThreadUp:

ThreadUp is the largest online thrift store in the country. The only reason I might not recommend it is that there are almost too many options. Their website can be extremely overwhelming to look through. However, they have filtering options that are nice. Plus, they have an option now to pick a goody box. That means that you pick you sizes and styles and they let a stylist send you a curated box of clothes just for you for a ten dollar deposit. Then, you pay for only the items you want in the box and send the rest back. I ordered a goody box last week and it was pretty spot on. I sent them the link to my clothing Pintrest board so they knew exactly what I wanted. They even sent me some stuff that was new with tags. Overall, the ThreadUp goody box has been my favorite experience with online thrifting thus far.

Instagram Thrift Stores:

I started my online thrifting journey when I saw some of my friends ordering clothes from independent sellers on Instagram. I was very skeptical at first. I'm still not sure if it's even legal. However, I do sometimes grab a few things I like from Instagram and I have not been scammed yet.

Physical Thrift Stores

Although I love thrifting online, nothing beats being able to shop for clothes in person. I like being able to feel the fabric of my clothes when I buy them. As any of my friends will tell you, I'm always down for a thrifting trip. So, here's the big debate. Is it wrong to support big chains like Goodwill and St. Vinnies? I would say no. In some areas those are peoples' only option. Afterall, those clothes still aren't going to the landfill. So, that's a win. However, I would rather support small businesses and go to local thrift stores if the option is available.

Other Sustaianable Orirented Clothing Brands

• Parade:

Parade is the company I buy my underwear from. They have a company with a sustainable mindset and fantastic materials. If you haven't tried them yet, they are still growing. They recently expanded to include bras as well.