1. You’re getting a workout
Thrifting isn’t for the lazy, it’s an endurance sport. A quick power walk around your local oppy might yield you a treasure or two, but to strike thrifted gold you need practice and patience. Getting to know the brands, silhouettes, fabrics and colours that work for you will help you find that special something time after time.
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2. It’s a fast-track to hornbag style
One of our other favourite things about secondhand fashion is that it’s a simple way to find noice, different, unewsual pieces to refresh your look. A few one-of-a-kind thrifted items can transform your style from ho-hum to hornbag.
3. You’re supporting those in this, their hour of need.
Many secondhand shops are key income streams for charities that do incredible work for those in need. Beyond charity retailers there are loads of smaller vintage sellers and side hustlers selling pre-loved clothing and accessories. Supporting these movers and shakers makes a direct difference to their bottom line.
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4. It’ll help you live your most effluent life.
There’s no doubt your Saturday night budget will look a whole lot healthier once you cut the expensive outfit/bag/gumnut baby earrings from the bill. That leaves much more dosh for the important things in life, like BBQ Shapes and a bottle of Baileys.
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5. You’re saying “no way josé” to fast fashion.
Secondhand shopping is just as much about choosing thrifted goods as it is about choosing not to buy fast fashion. Your purchasing power is incredibly important and one of the best ways to show churn-and-burn retailers that sustainability is top of mind when buying clothing is to vote with your wallet and choose pre-loved.
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6. It’ll help level up your label game.
If you have Tia Maria taste and a Dippity-Bix budget, OppSpot is about to become your favourite place to shop. Packed with the labels you know and love and an eclectic mix of vintage brands, it’s the best way to snag a designer find for a fraction of the retail price.
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