Commitment issues

So I've tried to sell the positives of thrifting (see my Introduction to Thrifting post) and I hope you're tempted.

I thought I would address some of the counter arguments you may have considered and hopefully convince you to try it (if you haven't already). These may be enough for some to say thrifting isn't for them, but I really hope not!

The 'upsides' marked with a + will hopefully outweigh and negatives, but if they don't convince you then hopefully my CHEAT SHEET might (see separate post)

- YOU MIGHT FEEL YOU ARE LATE TO TRENDS. It takes time for others to buy clothes, tire of them and then donate them.

+ I am all for tackling 'fast fashion' and mindless consumerism. You may also dodge more questionable trends and breathe a sigh of relief afterwards. Also, if you're searching for vintage or retro pieces, current trends may be irrelevant.

- IT MIGHT BE DIFFICULT FINDING SEASONAL CLOTHING. Some days you will go to a charity shop looking for jumpers and find only camis - in October. This can be frustrating

+ think of whatever you find as one season ahead of the current one. If you do you'll be snapping up jumpers in July in anticipation of winter. There won't be many shoppers competing with you.

White linen dress thrifted 2018

- AN ITEM MAY REQUIRE REPAIRS AND THESE MAY BE COSTLY

+ Some repairs are worthwhile; some are not. Some repairs may be minor and low in cost (this is something that can be learnt and some repairs may be done for free by yourself/ a friend who can sew); especially if the item seems special and deserves saving. The main rule to remember is that zips are generally quite costly so for me buying items with broken zips is a no-no.

- SIZING CAN BE AN ISSUE. WONT IT BE DISTRESSING TO FIND A DREAM PIECE THAT DOESNT FIT?

+ This is less likely if you hone in on your rough size when shopping. However, if it is baggy, can you pull it off as oversize? Is it something you could belt at the waist or have taken in? If it is too small, could you have the seams let out / some alteration. As another option, can you think of someone it would be perfect for and could you gift it on to them (finance allowing)? Let's also not forget, this also happens on the high street, perhaps when you find something but your usual size has sold out.

- WONT IT TAKE A LOT MORE EFFORT AND TIME?

+ Yes there is more legwork involved in some ways but some people spend that time on the high street dong the same thing; searching for gems. Also, you may not mind spending the time if you enjoy shopping. I would argue that thrifting can be WORTH IT (reasons are peppered throughout my blog), especially if you find gems from your style twin some golden day (see style twin post).

Tempted? I truly hope so. Please feel free to comment any concerns / queries you have and I will try to answer them!