Tag: Thrift

How I thrifted (almost) my entire wardrobe

I’ve never thought of myself as a fashionable person. I prioritize comfort and ease above all else, and would wear sweatpants everywhere if it were socially acceptable. However, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve found myself wanting to understand fashion more and how I can apply it to my own clothes. Before...

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Thrifting for clothing is more than a passing fashion

Second-hand clothing shopping shouldn’t be seen as a passing trend—it’s an ecologically sustainable lifestyle choice.  The fashion industry is centred around the concept of new and passing styles. Clothing has become disposable in recent years, as industry titans have taken to promoting “fast fashion,”...

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What are you wearing?

“What’ll I wear?” It’s a thought that crosses most of our minds each morning. For Janet Strong, those three words were the perfect name for her second-hand clothing store. Strong opened What’ll I Wear on Princess St. in 1995, with experience working in consignment since she was 16. The business is...

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Style guide: how to thrift

Thrifting in the fall time is a great way to update your wardrobe in a budget-friendly, fashion forward way. If you have a bit of time and are feeling creative, thrift shopping is definitely the way to go! With the “90s revival” back in style, it’s easy to channel this casual vintage look and also...

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