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[quote=Anonymous]In DC area, I’m a big fan of Current Boutique. There are several locations, it’s way more curated than a regular thrift store, and they carry a broad range of brands and this a broad range of price points.

The Real Real is an amazing website and so good for finding high quality items in good condition. And you can find plenty of things for less than $100 or even $50 if you shop smart. The key is to go in knowing what you want, and not to buy whatever strikes your fancy. It’s good for targeted shopping.

Poshmark can also be great for targeted buying, but it’s more of a crapshoot because it’s individual sellers so buyer beware. ThredUp is less of a crapshoot but I find the overall quality to be low.

There are some good midrange brands with better environmental practices worth checking out. Amour Vert. Cuyana. Eileen Fisher (though they skew older, but their practices are industry leading). Stay far, far away from H&M and Forever21. I think Uniqlo and Zara can be okay if you buy quality items you will get a lot of wear out of. I have items from both that are 10 years old and I still wear— that makes it worth it to me.

I would also avoid Target and the “mall brands” (JCrew, Gap, Banana) to the extent you can— again, fine if you will get a lot of wear out of a pair of jeans or a sweater, but avoid falling for scams where if you buy a certain amount, you get a discount— it’s all designed to get you to buy more stuff. Your goal should be to buy less, and get higher quality things that will last longer.

And shop your closet first! I know you say it’s a mess, but I guarantee you have good stuff in there. Clear it out, donate and sell everything you don’t wear it doesn’t fit, and then evaluate what you actually need. Most people accumulate too much clothing because they already have too much, don’t take care of it, and then get bored. Treat your clothes like your dishes— get things you like that can stand up to frequent wear, replace as needed.[/quote]

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