Consigning

People who know me KNOW that I love a good bargain. I like variety, too. Well, the only way I can have variety in my wardrobe is by buying things at a cheaper price. I also don't care too much about brands/where my clothes come from in terms of being designer. Consignment shops combine these things along with being eco-friendly, so it's a win-win!

Anything that minimizes my impact is something worth looking into. I think if more people bought used clothing, there would be less waste overall.

There are lots of great consignment shops, but one of my favorites is actually in my home town of Bel Air, MD! I try to come here every time I am around to shop, but also to sell my clothes. You can either get a higher store credit or smaller amount for straight cash. I usually opt for the store credit because they have such a great selection of items (mixed in with some new clothing, jewelry, and local items).

With my size fluctuating with increased workouts (and more muscular junk in the trunk- yay!), I don't want to buy new clothes all the time. Jeans are a major issue, so I don't always get new jeans. In fact, I think used jeans are more comfortable because they've already been stretched a bit.

I already had $25 store credit and got another $25 for selling 4 items. So, I got 4 pairs of jeans yesterday for $6. That's right, SIX DOLLARS.

From left to right: AG patterned skinny jeans, Madewell dark wash skinny jeans, maroon jeans (Maurices), and medium wash (A.N.A.).

I am happy. And I prevented more waste from happening! Score!