Online Thrift Stores

Let's talk numbers: the fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions, around 20% of wastewater worldwide comes from fabric dyeing and treatment, and of the total fiber input used for clothing, 87% is incinerated or disposed of in a landfill (The World Bank).

Buying clothes that already exist slows down the fast fashion cycle and the relentless demands on low-paid workers in the supply chain, while being more accessible and affordable! Our community has more than enough clothing to go around. If you are in need of clothes, check out the resources below AND the Free Clothing and Clothing Swap resource posts.

Thrifting online might be more convenient for you if you don't live right by a thrift store or you don't have the time during the day to shop. Luckily, there are lots of options to thrift your clothes online! It is also a good option for those in our community who are slightly higher income but don't want to participate in the gentrification of some of our local thrift stores, and can potentially afford a slightly higher cost due to the cost of shipping.

Photo Credit: Gani Pinero Photography (ThredUp Warehouse)

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The most commonly used: (you can also list on all these sites for FREE)

Facebook Marketplace - Can shop/sell both locally or nationally

ThredUp ($10 off) - World’s largest online resale platform for women’s and kids’ apparel, shoes, and accessories, has a mobile app

Poshmark ($10 off using referral code 'DALEY2000') - My personal favorite platform due to the inexpensiveness and variety of items, has Mens, Womens, Kids, Home items, and more, has a mobile app

Depop - Mainly a mobile app dominated by Gen Z/Millennials "with a global community buying, selling and connecting to make fashion more inclusive, diverse and less wasteful," beware of users who resell items from sites like Shein or AliExpress for higher prices

Ebay - Yee old classic! Great for clothing items and beyond

Mercari ($10 off)- Usually fair prices! You can also shop locally! Any gender, lots of home goods/electronics too

Vinted - Categories of women, men, kids, home and entertainment

Curtsy ($10 off)- app-based

Here is a list of 70 online thrift stores by The Sustainable Living Guide!

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Sources:

"How Much Do Our Wardrobes Cost to the Environment?"

"Is Shopping Second Hand Sustainable?”