In October 2014 we posted about how to find quality vintage clothing–what separates the bulk of used clothing from true vintage clothing, types of vintage clothing markets, and tips on what to look for in vintage pieces. In this post we’ll help you understand why buying vintage is a great alternative to buying new, and we’ll help you get started in knowing where to look for awesome vintage pieces. What exactly is the ‘Vintage Advantage’? To begin with, vintage...

1. Buy Less. The easiest way to save money on your wardrobe is simply to consume less. Have you ever heard the saying “a penny saved is a penny earned?” It’s true! To “earn” those pennies, practice mindful consumption. That is, before you purchase something ask yourself, “Do I really need this? Would this money be better spent elsewhere? How long do I anticipate keeping/using this item?” You might be surprised at how often the answer is, “Nope,...

Did you know that in the USA, 300 million pairs of shoes are either donated or thrown away each year? Many of these shoes are still in excellent condition and have lots of “life” left. They certainly don’t belong in the landfill, but even if they’re donated thrift stores sometimes have a hard time reselling them. What then? Then we step in.   We buy the used shoes thrift stores can’t sell. They may be unwanted here in the USA, but they are very much wanted...

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It is easy to see our culture as one that always focuses on “bigger and better.” We have natural tendencies to compare with others, exhausting our precious time and energy, ultimately resulting in envy, misplaced hope, and constant dreaming. This creates an opening through which advertisers and marketers prey on us weak consumers who think we need more stuff in order to be happy and impress others. Ultimately, there will always be another “want,” but this doesn’t get us more. It...