More and more people are opting for sustainable fashion and buying second-hand clothes. Are you not yet convinced of the usefulness of buying second-hand fashion? Discover 5 reasons why you should also opt for preowned fashion.
A few years ago you were still looked at with disdain if you were told that you did not buy new clothing, but opted for sustainable second-hand. Second-hand was then still synonymous with old-fashioned clothing, something for people with less to spend and musty worn-out clothing. Many people therefore preferred to opt for (affordable) fast fashion.
Fortunately, a lot has changed over the years. Not least because more and more people are realizing that our lifestyle of buying stuff and throwing it away is not the best option for the environment. And suddenly buying preowned fashion is no longer a crime, but trendy and hip. Countless stores are responding to this by selling preowned fashion in addition to their own range of new clothing.
It is of course possible that you do not yet see the benefit of buying second-hand clothing. That is why you will find five good reasons below why you should also make the switch from fast fashion to sustainable fashion.
If you look at the meaning of the word sustainable, you will see that it means:'produced or obtained in a way that burdens the environment and nature as little as possible'. This description fits perfectly with the term preowned fashion. After all, it concerns clothing that already exists and for which no new raw materials (water, oil or wool, for example) are needed for production.
In addition, tons of waste is saved if you choose a previously worn item. The garments are not thrown away and when you buy second-hand clothes you do not have to deal with all kinds of packaging material. So less textile and packaging waste!
An important reason to choose second-hand from now on.
For many people still a good reason not to buy new clothes:second-hand is simply a lot cheaper. It is often said that cheap is expensive. In this case, however, this proverb does not hold. The clothing may not be new and a lot cheaper, but that does not affect the quality.
For example, do you have a preference for brands? Then you can often find these a lot cheaper if you opt for second-hand. This applies not only to brands, but also to designer pieces. All of a sudden, garments are feasible for your wallet. And you don't have to limit yourself to two or three pieces of clothing, but you can indulge yourself in shopping for nice clothes without feeling guilty.
As a true fashionista, nothing is more annoying than coming to a party where it turns out that someone is wearing exactly the same item of clothing as you. There goes your reputation of trendy dressed woman! Then you can rather opt for preowned fashion. There is a good chance that you will find unique and trendy garments there that no one else has.
By combining smartly you can also create your own style, so that you really look uniquely dressed. And that is exactly what makes wearing second-hand clothing so special. Instead of all walking around with the same clothes, you can go your own way, without making a fashion blunder.
Maybe you're scratching your head now, because how can previously worn clothes be healthier? This has everything to do with the fact that new clothing is immersed in chemical toxins that protect the clothing. These toxins mainly cause headaches, rashes or itching in babies and people with allergies.
You do not have this problem with previously worn clothing. In most cases you can assume that the clothing has already been worn and/or washed at least once. As a result, there are fewer harmful toxins between the fibers. This is especially important when it comes to baby and children's clothing.
Perhaps not all garments are entirely in the latest fashion. That's not bad at all. Nowadays it is hip and trendy to wear retro fashion. Vintage clothing such as oversized sweaters, crop tops or, for example, flaired trousers can be found easier, faster and moreover cheaper if you opt for preowned fashion. For the real vintage gems you often have to have some patience and especially time to search and compare.
Fortunately, you are no longer tied to visiting a second-hand store to purchase second-hand clothing. Countless fashion chains now offer the opportunity to shop online for two chance gems.
