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[quote=Anonymous]Because of the mediocre quality of new clothing, I no longer buy anything new (underwear and some shoes excepted). It's not worth the ridiculous markup. In my opinion, buying new only perpetuates the use of resources our planet doesn't have as well as keeps the cycle of (fast) fashion and labor exploitation alive and well.

After doing some research, I now try to buy brands with reputable supply chains and/or ethical business practices, such as Everlane, Cuyana, Eileen Fisher, Grana, and Patagonia. I shop locally at places like [url=http://secondi.com/]Secondi[/url] or online on sites like eBay (ShopMaterialWorld and Linda's Stuff are favorites) as well as [url=http://www.thredup.com/r/WNOCAD]thredUP[/url] and [url=https://refer.swap.com/s/maidenofmtpleasant]Swap.com[/url]. I've also started wearing vintage, 100% cotton Levi's because they wear so much better than the cotton/spandex jeans I've owned in the past few years that rip, fade, and stretch out easily.

When I get sick of something, I consign it with one of the aforementioned businesses, give it to a female relative or friend, or donate it.

I avoid fabric blends and viscose/polyester like the plague, because they usually don't wear well and the blends pill or fade instantly.[/quote]

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