I stopped buying newly made clothes two years ago and built an entirely secondhand closet. I was fresh out of grad school with no disposable income and could not keep up with rising clothing costs and declining quality. I discovered a nearby thrift store and replaced most essentials through a bet with my partner. Secondhand shopping saved money, kept garments out of landfills, and removed the influence of advertisements and social-media hauls. Without constant trend pressure, I curate a collection that reflects personal taste and creativity. I gained confidence and a community of like-minded, imaginative friends.
Knowing that I won't be buying anything newly made, I stopped giving attention to ads and endless videos of people's latest hauls, which used to clog my Explore Page on Instagram. Without an influence constantly telling me what the trend is, I not only have free rein to channel my creative energy toward curating a collection I would still happily wear a decade from now, but I'm also freed from comparison.
Two years ago, I was fresh out of grad school with no disposable income to speak of, and I simply could not keep up with the rising cost of everything, from jeans that could barely survive one wash to dresses made entirely of polyester that cost hundreds. On my quest to find an alternative to paying more for clothes that are declining in quality,I discovered a thrift store a couple of blocks from where I live.
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