THERE ARE 3 REASONS WHY VINTAGE CLOTHING IS AMAZING.

#1 Vintage clothing is usually great quality, one-of-a-kind, and a great way to show off your unique style.

#2 When you buy second hand you are supporting a small (usually female-owned) business. This is someone who spends a lot of time curating, repairing, measuring and listing, storing, marketing, and dry cleaning said vintage clothing.

#3 The most sustainable way you can shop is to buy second hand.
By giving an item a new life, you are conserving the earth's resources.
New clothing requires all-new (and sometimes synthetic) materials while requiring a manufacturing process that is one of the biggest contributors to pollution.
In addition, clothing made of synthetic fabrics do not biodegrade in landfills and items that use plastic-like microfibers often flow into our ocean (via washing machine drainage) which leads to harming sea creatures.

Fast fashion and buying new is a major issue that can not be solved overnight.
Buying vintage is an EASY and GREAT way to contribute to the solution while UPGRADING your style.

HOW TO PICK THE BEST STUFF:

COLOR:
As you're shopping, slightly squint your eyes to scan for your favorite colors.
Once you have found a color you like, check the fabric.

FABRIC:
How does that fabric feel on your skin?
Is it washable?
Is it stretch or non-stretch?
Is it itchy? Is it comfy?
Check the seams, is it well made?
Is it damaged or stained?

FIT:
Do you like the cut and style?
Do you like how it fits your shape?
Is it flattering?