9 Reasons You Should Stop Buying New Clothes

I’ve always wondered why buying used clothing isn’t more mainstream. Though Gen Z is embracing all things vintage, many people in my peer group (let’s call it “late middle age”) seem surprised at the thought. I’m not sure why. After all, didn’t the movie “Pretty in Pink” show us all how cool secondhand can be?

If you’re curious but noncommittal about buying used clothes, give me a chance to change your mind. After 30 years of buying and selling (and wearing) secondhand fashion, I’ve compiled a long list of benefits. Here are the most important.

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