3 Reasons to Buy Preloved Designer Clothes

We all love shopping, it is both fun and rewarding. People shop alone or with friends and family to get feedback on items they are interested in. For many, shopping may be a leisure activity as well as an economic one.

Depending on a variety of factors including customer service, convenience, and the type of goods offered, the shopping experience varies for everyone. The decisions we make while shopping can have both positive and negative implications. But buying used clothes can help minimize negative consequences and create positive results.

Here are just a few of the many reasons to shop for pre-owned designer clothes:

The reason people buy second-hand clothing is not only because of a limited budget or an attempt to buy quantity over quality, there are actually a lot of shoppers who can afford expensive clothes like celebrities, but they choose to buy pre-owned items. Often times people buy vintage clothing because they are looking to recreate a certain style or look, this helps them stand out and develop their own style unique to them. Buying vintage clothing is a great way to shop with minimal negative and maximum positive impact. But there are also many more good reasons to buy pre-owned clothing to stock your wardrobe.

Buying second-hand clothing used to have a stigma attached to it, but not anymore; it is something to take pride in. The concept of buying vintage or pre-owned designer clothing has come a long way and has become a trend. There are many stores and websites dedicated to selling used fashion around the world.

This popular trend is neither for the rich nor poor, but for the fashionista and offers an opportunity to do good for you, society, and the planet.  

As the documentary film, The True Cost pointed out, the current economic system we live in is largely based on consumption. We consume with little thought behind the items we purchase or the people who make them. Buying pre-owned clothing could address this issue by not contributing to the consumption model but instead contributing to the conservation model. We all have the power to shop ethically and responsibly while still satisfying our fashion wants and needs.

So what are the reasons to buy preloved designer clothes?

1. Create your own style

Buying pre-owned clothing opens up the door to a lot more options than new clothing as you have decades worth of fashion to choose from, not just the latest. Second-hand clothing is unique, and pieces are limited, so it allows you to develop your own style and express yourself more than buying what everyone else does. You have a lesser chance of showing up to an event with the same outfit when you buy pre-owned clothing. If you choose timeless style over current fashion, you will learn to appreciate vintage and second-hand clothing more than fast fashion.  
  When you visit a vintage store you will notice that there may often only be one of a certain article of clothing, there is not a rack full of the same item and a back storage room full of dozens more of the same item. Shopping pre-owned gives you the added advantage of finding clothing that nobody else has! Also, considering that fashion trends come and go, your pre-owned closet will always be in fashion. Don’t throw away old clothes, keep them! You never know, they may become trendy again and you’ll be ready. Dig through your closet before heading out to buy new clothes and visit the local pre-owned shop or browse online for fashion favorites.

2. Big savings and investment

Creating your own style through buying pre-owned designer clothing can be a great investment and save you money. Second-hand clothing is often far less expensive than new clothing, and you pay less in taxes. You can still own clothing from high-end brands and designers such as pre-owned Gucci handbags, but for a fraction of the cost. Some items have even only been worn a couple of times and are almost new. You’ll not only save money, but you’re purchasing power will increase because you’ll be able to buy a lot more clothing than before.

Buying pre-owned clothing is a good investment because the savings you make will add up over time, and your closet will grow in the number of outfits you have to wear. You can rotate outfits more often for different seasons and occasions without having to go out and purchase more new clothes. And you’ll have extra money to spend at events or parties while still looking the part.

3. The ethical choice
 

Buying pre-owned clothing is an investment the planet, as such items exploit people less and are more sustainable for the environment. The textile industry is large and uses a lot of natural resources to manufacture new clothing and often exploits people in other countries by paying workers low wages and making them work long hours in dangerous conditions. Pre-owned clothing does not contribute to these issues which also means you don’t.

A paradox presents itself, which you don’t have to participate in. When someone buys a new item, another person around the world may suffer. Many of the clothes we buy are manufactured in poor countries where people are forced to work and produce in conditions that we would not accept. You have the power to dictate consumer demand, and if fewer people buy new clothing, then fewer people will suffer. Industries change their methods based on consumer habits, which means you have the power to change the industry and help others while being fashionable.
 

Pre-Owned Designer Accessories

Accessories date back to the Victorian fashion scene where women would sport fans, parasols, and gloves. These items held significance for how women experienced and expressed gender, race, and class. In this splendid era, women followed a trend to adopt, or aspire to, a more leisurely lifestyle. Accessories offered them a way to accomplish this look. For example, gloves were worn to cover a woman’s hands to mask any signs of labor. Even some men wore accessories at the time to set themselves apart and designate their status or family origin. In Italy, civilian men of a higher social status wore hat badges as a decorative item.

What a better way to compliment your pre-owned clothing than with pre-owned designer accessories. If you are in need of a wardrobe upgrade, you can accomplish this with simple or elegant accessories for bargain prices and endless styles. Accessories provide a little something extra to your outfit; especially vintage pre-owned designer jewelry. Whether you are looking for a certain style or browsing for something new, second-hand items offer many options to spice up your life and fashion style.

Shopping at vintage or second-hand stores can be fun; you get a chance to hunt for treasures that most other stores don’t carry.

For example, pre-owned Prada items can be hard to find, but when you find them, it’s exciting and less expensive. This timeless designer brand was founded in 1913 and is currently under the creative leadership of Miuccia Prada. Her innovation is a legacy that has carried on for almost 40 years in the fashion industry. Her vision offers an influential style easily recognizable and cherished by many. Finding pre-owned Prada accessories is rewarding and will give your outfit a flare of Italian design that rivals many others.

Another popular accessory designer to look for is pre-owned Goyard.

This brand began in 1792 at the House of Martin; it is the oldest French trunk and leather goods maker. The company grew quickly and attained international recognition among celebrities including Picasso, Jacques Cartier, and the Rockefellers. Today, the brand  Goyard is most known for its famed chevron monogram and classic handbags.

Accessories can go a long way to enhance an outfit, especially if nobody else has them. Vintage and pre-owned accessories are very limited in number, so you’re more likely to be the only one wearing such items. It is difficult to find the same accessories at different second-hand stores, as the availability of old items is limited.

When you find a piece you like, buy it! The chances of finding it again are slim and the advantages of pairing it with your outfits will outweigh the asking price.

Another great aspect of bargain shopping for pre-owned items is the comfort of being able to shop online. Here at The Chic Selection, we take pride in our selection of pre-owned designer clothing and accessories and know you will find something you love too. Have fun and shop with confidence and a clear conscious knowing that the pre-owned items you buy are both fashionable and ethical.