This past week I’ve been visiting college friends and two items have proven most useful: my vintage Coach backpack and a pair of thrifted leather ankle boots.
Thrifted vintage items are great because usually they’re higher quality, which ultimately means they will last the entire trip and future trips to come. Also, you can find the best deals with online marketplaces that can be even cheaper than fast fashion. I love my boots because they’re unique to my personal style and pull together most of the outfits I’ve worn around campus. I love my backpack because it’s durable and can fit the essentials: my notebook, camera, water bottle, cosmetic bag, wallet, sunglasses, and phone charger.
There are plenty of ways to source vintage items: estate sales, clothing trades with loved ones, eBay hunting. For my vintage Coach backpack, I just snatched it out of my mom’s closet for free! Another option would be to shop online. Websites like The Real Real authenticate their items while ThreadUp is pretty flexible with sizing and returns.
Apps like Poshmark, Depop, and Whatnot are great options for buying and selling vintage items. I got these boots on Poshmark for $15 and wear them all the time. They have become a closet staple and were beyond worth the cost. I highly recommend that you check out these options if you want to buy or sell your clothes and participate in circular fashion.
Download the Poshmark app and use discount code SIERRA8862 to instantly get $10 added to your account! You can check out my closets on both the Poshmark and Depop by searching @sierra8862 under the people tab. Not sure how to sell on apps like Poshmark? Check out my guide to selling clothes on Poshmark here.
