Maybe you've already done this and I completely missed it but I would love to know where to source sustainable fashion as a plus sized woman. These videos have been so helpful to me however, after getting on pinterest as a jumping off point I noticed when I searched items and included the words "plus size" over 70% of the results were fast fashion like shein. It's so disheartening!
I still find it funny that you use Zara and H&M as the "not good enough quality clothes" because while I absolutely understand what you're saying, as someone who grew up mainly getting clothes from Walmart, Zara and H&M were the nice expensive stores that were simply out of reach, and even now finding a really nice Zara piece at a thrift store feels like a score to me. Not all of them are created equal, but some of those Zara pieces I've thrifted I've had for years and they're still going strong! This comment totally isn't meant to be some kind of put down or saying you shouldn't use these as examples of not great quality, I just find it interesting how different life experiences really do change our individual perspective on things!
@@SarahJo oh definitely! it used to be a similar case for me too, i used to think zara / h&m were top range haha, but obvs now i know better & know how they design clothes for them to fall apart it’s no longer my thinking. ik that to others it’s still the case but i don’t want the brands to get away with selling ppl clothes that will fall apart & they have to replace quickly! i still shop from them secondhand too, but i double triple check that the clothes look sturdy and well made beforehand bc it’s just a waste of time and money otherwise!
@@katierobinson absolutely! I think it's ridiculous they do that and I'm careful about what I buy from them second hand, but I won't pretend there aren't a few gems (which isn't what you're saying either)
@@SarahJo agree!! and also they're a go if you like a style that's currently on-trend since they'll be all over it 😅 but if they're putting out a good quality version of that trend then that can be super useful
I do think that over the past 10 years, we've seen a significant decline in quality for many of these brands, so that is a contributing factor. One of my favorite tops was a thrift store find in the Croft and Barrow brand which is made for Kohls. Wore the heck out of it. However, more recent ones of the similar style and same brand have been horrid. I do think we not only need to pay attention to brands, but also the materials and fit. Lands End in the US used to be one of my go to brands. The decline in quality in recent years has been so significant, I rarely buy from them now. And they aren't cheap!
I have several H&M pieces I bought about 10+ years ago. That was a time when I haven't figured out that I don't like them xD But I can clearly tell with these pieces and others that I have that their quality is soooo much better that what we get nowadays. It's really frustrating when you don't like shopping and you actually need something but you budget is tight (I can't buy trousers and shoes second hand onlinebecause of fitting issues 😅 in person is a challenge by itself)
maybe for part 3 a video with tips for mindfully shopping when you're in an IRL thrift store? I have fallen for the I was'nt looking for it but I saw it & I liked it one.
YES to the reverse image search!! The amount of times I have found items in my recommended section on Depop with the descriptions claiming it’s ‘vintage’ or ‘handmade’ to then research the exact made by Shein and/or another Chinese website is staggering!! I definitely prefer finding uglier photos of items. There’s a sense of authenticity at times when someone is just trying to clear their wardrobe out. I have found so many beautiful items when the photos have not been professional quality.
literally i've been burned so many times it's a non-negotiable for me now 🥴 and completely agree!! you can always ask the seller to take nicer pics / show you it on if its an ugly flat lay - it's all about putting in a bit more effort to get the reward imo
I'm really enjoying this series! It's a great way to find One Specific Thing for your wardrobe, which is definitely something i need to be more mindful about.
I really like ThredUp to shop second hand, you always know the precise level of quality of the item. I just bought a new with tag dress, in the style I love :)
I think that while teaching a shopping page like depop what you like by using its algorythm is useful to buy what you like it is also useful for them to sell you more than what you actually need so it seems like a double edged sword and we should be mindful.
Tbh used to be so into thrifting (online and in London) but am so tired of buying from eBay or Depop and getting something faulty recently and I don’t have time for it and just sell
genuinely same, that's why i started paying so much attention to make sure I wasn't getting scammed & when I did buy something it wouldn't be a waste 😭
I have sone questions that I think you would be the right person to ask. 1. Wheres the best place to sell an item that is considered luxury? I have a vintage Belstaff jacket I looking to sell, but struggling to find the right crowd with place like Depop, Vinted and ebay. (From the UK- so not US only sites etc.) 2. I love how you talk about sustainability with your wardrobe. How do you look after you wardrobe, any specific products you use for washing clothes?
oooh i like these subjects!! someone else mentioned the second one so i may look into that, but in regards to your first question i'd look at sites like: -vestaire collective -poshmark -the real real bc these are geared to luxury consumers and you're more likely to find ppl willing to shop that price point. alternatively have you considered renting it out for a good profit each month? might be more effort but i'm sure you could get a nice return on it 🫶
I think a good subject would be staying true to your style and avoiding trends. Also--how is the clothing quality in TKMaxx now over there? TJMaxx (US Counterpart) is terrible, I used to find really nice pieces but I've totally quit buying ANY clothing from them because the more recent stuff doesn't hold up. A few seasons ago I realized that almost everything I was getting rid of came from TJM and I had an epiphany, so I don't even look. Everything they sell seems to be polyester or other fossil fuel based materials anymore, ugh!
i actually did something similar to this recently!! you can watch here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Bj4IyeIsxto.htmlsi=KNBZdDNr3y2_GFJp I don't tend to shop too much TK Maxx actually, but when I have in the past it just seems to be fast fashion quality and I never really like it after a few wears just like you said!! feel like it went from a place to get a real steal to just more cheap tat 🥲
i'm not 100% sure they are - but in my personal opinion i wouldn't buy from them & would probably label them as dropshippers / inauthentic. they have so many items, all with different sizes available, many of which are the same products listed on aliexpress / temu / similar sites & it looks like they have then taken their own photos to make it seem like they're not from these sites. the items also look like they're knock off designer (so many fake tabis) which is another red flag for me that it's from a dropshipping site. again I haven't ordered from them and can't say for sure but I definitely wouldn't shop from them myself!
genuinely i think wear those clothes to death and start analysing about why you like them. is it the colours, fabric, fit on you?? something else?? take that into account when buying new clothes i also went into a store and spent a few hours trying on a whole range of styles, noting down what i liked about the item or if i didn't like it why. again paying attention to details like colour, fabric, neckline, hem length etc and seeing what made me feel good & pretty. cannot recommend this enough just to explore what works for you!!!
