Secondhand Vintage For The Rest Of Us

2021-08-10 Mama Minimalist

Ready to embrace pre-loved clothing but hate that thrift stores and online marketplaces sell last season’s fast fashion discards? If so, secondhand vintage may be for you.

Vintage items by definition are made from quality materials with skilled craftsmanship. Incorporating select vintage pieces into your wardrobe, then, is an intentional to prioritize quality over quantity.

I believe it’s important to normalize secondhand shopping, and so today I’m speaking with vintage lover Endia Henry. For Endia, thrifting introduced her to sustainability, and that’s because embracing secondhand vintage prevented her from buying new. In time, Endia decided to launch her own online preowned designer accessory boutique with the goal of bringing quality vintage accessories at a reasonable price point to others.

Here’s a preview of this week’s episode:

[4:30] 3 ways vintage differs from secondhand (hint: it’s about age and materials)

[8:00] Why, exactly, purchasing vintage embraces quality over quantity

[11:00] For the fashion-challenged (like myself!): How to incorporate vintage into your modern wardrobe without it feeling forced

[14:00] How to inventory your closet as a means of preventing the accumulation of fashion clutter

[24:00] 5 tips for confidently purchasing quality vintage without getting scammed

Endia’s recommended vintage websites:

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