Anonymous #1 3w

I also do as well but I respectfully am not relying on the thrift store to stock my closet and I wouldnt make anyone either

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Anonymous OP 3w

And idk what you want me to say the part but why don’t things change systemically

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Anonymous OP 3w

Then save up and buy clothes made from actual plant and animal fibers, from cruelty free brands.

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Anonymous #1 3w

So my salary as a teacher barely covers the basics. Are you going to tell me that I should stop being a teacher and get paid more? Who’s going to teach kids if that’s our mentality?

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Anonymous OP 3w

I’m also a teacher. A preschool teacher that makes even less. I’m saying the alternative is supporting literal slavery, and some things are more important than following every fashion trend. Don’t pretend you’re getting “the basics” from SHEIN. SHEIN carries fast fashion slop, stolen indie designs, and plastic knock offs. You don’t need SHEIN. It’s just easier to choose it

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Anonymous #1 3w

I mean sadly you haven’t changed my mind enough. Once I have the money sure but for now I gotta do what makes sense for me.

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Anonymous OP 3w

…the fact it makes more sense to you to buy slave clothes that’ll last a single wear instead of less money at second hand stores on better clothes that’ll last a life time is actually insane to me

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Anonymous #2 3w

I do see it as bad but I don’t see it as reasonable for myself to only rely on thrift stores with varied selection and sizing, or super expensive clothes.

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Anonymous OP 3w

good quality clothing does not have to be expensive and most is very reasonable priced for someone with a full time job. the main issue is asking yourself do i really need this item or can i save $10-$30 more dollars to buy a better quality nicer and longer lasting version

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Anonymous #2 3w

This is the important part ^^^ got actual base pieces that will last forever, you can get them affordably and sustainably. The problem arises when that’s not actually what OP wants, they want the cute microtrend stuff that ONLY exists in cheap turn over (bc let’s be real they manufacture the trends to sell said slop). Using what you have and saving a little until you can afford the better version of the item will always be the best choice imo

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Anonymous #1 3w

So do you both only ever buy thrift?? because everything is made in factories with bad conditions now anyway.

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Anonymous OP 3w

Genuinely, yeah. Most if not all of my clothes are from there. All of my jeans are, most of my work pants and blouses, really nice jackets a good bit of dresses. And I’m tall and plus size so it’s really hard to find stuff. Occasionally I’ll go to consignment store if there’s something specific I need, and that’s only because those clothes will end up in the landfill if not bought, and I look for familiar brands with reputable manufacturing processes instead of the “name brand” or random labels

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Anonymous OP 3w

About 95% of it yes or good quality companies. Even going on depop or second hand websites will give that same feeling as online shopping. I don't remember the last time I went to the mall or shopped online, the few times I buy new like that is active wear. But the idea that everything is made in factories with bad conditions is exactly what we are trying to tell you is NOT true, buy from local businesses or small companies that care about their quality, employees and resources.

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Anonymous #2 3w

Tbh- not something I really feel like I’m going to do any time soon. I wish I felt more urgency to, but at this point in my life I don’t.

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Anonymous OP 3w

Well you know what they say. Nobody can really force you to care enough to limit the harm your consumption does, all we can do is make sure you’re education on just how much harm it really is.

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Anonymous #4 3w

True, and my weight fluctuates a lot due to my health. I also have different proportions that make Shopping hard. I’m sure if I tried I could, but it’s exhausting. I just wanna feel good about myself and love myself so I can do other things to change tbe world

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Anonymous OP 3w

I’d say if it fluctuates that much/offen something you could do is separate your clothes by size and when you aren’t in that size range you could always put the extras in a tote and if you get back to that size you can take them back out. Then you aren’t getting rid of and buying a new set every time you change size!

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