When it comes to shopping, you are getting what you’re paying for. Especially with fast fashion, a shirt may only cost five dollars, it’s either probably not going to last more than five washes or you’re going to have to deal with weird patterns such a shirt covered in the Hot Cheetos logo.
So, how do you find affordable clothing without buying clothes that either fall apart easily or just fit weirdly? Well, here are five places you can buy perfect pieces to add to your wardrobe without breaking the bank.
Depop is an online thrifting app where people can sell their unwanted or unworn clothes. Unlike with in-store thrifting, you don’t always have to “flip” the clothes yourself. Some Depop users already alter their vintage clothes in order to make them trendier before selling. There are some truly eccentric and quirky clothes on there (that are totally Instagram worthy), as well as some basics that every person needs.
The best part is the fact that you’re recycling clothes! Buying through the app, you’re keeping quality clothes from being thrown in a landfill. Here are some other suggestions for some online thrift stores.
For the grown ups that still want to dress a bit risqué when going out for the weekend, there’s Nasty Gal. Not everything on the website is scandalous; a lot of their stuff is cute! At first glance, the price tags on some items might look a bit scary, but don’t worry. Their site is almost always having a sale. And not a measly ten percent off, but sometimes fifty to sixty percent off sales, making it truly affordable clothing.
This store is for those who want affordable clothing but need more adult styles. Or those who want to go to Zara, but are trying not to leave the store with their wallets completely empty. H&M has great necessities, like cute work pants and blazers for when you don’t have a lot of money to spend.
Madewell is another store with somewhat scary price tags, but this store comes in clutch with adorable essentials. Similar to Nasty Gal, Madewell’s sale section is to die for and their sustainable clothes are worth the couple extra dollars.
What can I say? Thrifting is a unique and fun experience. Nothing feels better than the pride that comes with searching through a sea of old t-shirts to find that gorgeous name brand sweater for five dollars.
When it comes to affordable clothing, there is no limit to your options of finding stylish pieces without breaking the bank.
