Fashion

[artisticsigh]

What do you think about second hands? To me, that's a great place where I can always find something special. 

What about you?

[RNbynite]

@artisticsigh  Yes!......especially with inflation such as it is now, second hand can be great and you never know what may be found. Serendipitous.

[SilleeMee]

I've found some very nice things at local Goodwill Boutique stores. There's one in particular located in an exclusive part of town where there are many high-end fashion finds there.

[GenXmuse]

I've got quite a few "previously loved" items in my closet. I love poking around second hand stores to see what I might find. "The thrill of the hunt", you might call it!  One of my daughters only wears second hands for environmental purposes other than some shoes, bras and underwear.  

[reviewer from sc]

Try thredup.com. Great place to find gently used clothes--some are new with tags. I order from there once in a while. 

[Jk9]

I love shopping second hand and do so whenever I can.  I believe in recycling items as opposed to trashing them (unless you need to trash them).   There are several stores that I love and shop often.  I also donate a lot too.

[LindaSal]

I don't much like the idea of wearing someone elses clothing but I have donated a lot for people who do.   My idea of "second hand" is antique shopping!  I have found some beautiful vintage items over the years.

[sandy53]

I am pro.  I buy on ebay and at a consignment store.  I like having a lot of clothes and buying used makes things so much more affordable.  Yes, I have made some mistakes along the way, but I have made more fabulous purchases than mistakes. 

[catter70]

Most of my stuff is from yard sales, etc. I really don't need much anymore, so I don't go to them much anymore.

[queendiva]

I am the proud queen of secondhand.

I buy only the best, including many NWT, mostly at local thrift shops. Great labels, including j.jill, Nike, Jones New York, etc.

Today, for example: NWT Eileen Fisher 3/4 sleeve tee Tag read $68.00. I paid $10.00. NIB Vionic Malorie wedge slide sandals: $48.00 and Asics sneakers: $4.50.

Yesterday I bought a gorgeous dress for my son's wedding from an upscale consignment boutique. Exactly what I wanted, perfect fit and impeccable construction and tailoring. Original price was $500.00 (found the dress online at a local bridal boutique). I paid $150.00.

I could go on and on, but you get the idea. Much of my home furnishings are someone else's castoffs.

I only buy new if I can't find it secondhand (with some notable exceptions, of course).

Buying less and less from ebay. Their prices and shipping have become too high.