This Summer Channel Your Inner Carrie Bradshaw (But Make It Sustainable)
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By: Dèlia Rubio
Every summer, the same feeling kicks in: the urge to buy new clothes. New dresses, sandals,
tote bags… the whole “summer look” refresh. But lately, I’ve been thinking twice before adding anything to my cart.
That’s because I came across some pretty eye-opening stats on the Instagram account
@databutmakeitfashion. In partnership with The Real Real, they shared real data that puts the
fashion industry’s impact into perspective:
● The average person wears an item only 7 times before getting rid of it.
● 50% of fast fashion is thrown out within just one year.
● We’re buying an average of 53 new pieces of clothing per year… but only wearing about
18% of what we own It made me realize: we don’t necessarily need more clothes, we need better ones. Things we actually love, wear, and keep.
Shopping Second-Hand
Lately, I’ve been getting into secondhand shopping, and not just as a sustainable choice, but
because it’s honestly the easiest way to build that Sex and the City-inspired wardrobe. Shopping secondhand is the best way to find pieces with personality. Things that feel curated, not copied.
Here are a few secondhand treasures I’ve found:
PHIA: The tool that makes secondhand shopping way easier
Here’s the secret weapon: PHIA https://phia.com/ , a free browser extension that helps you shop smarter, not harder. PHIA was created by Phoebe and Sophia, two women who wanted to make sustainable shopping more intuitive (and more fun). And they nailed it.
Here’s how it works:
1. You browse your usual online stores.
2. PHIA pops up with secondhand alternatives from places like Depop, The Real Real,
Poshmark, and more.
3. It also shows you the best prices across platforms, so you’re not overpaying for that
dream piece.So before refreshing your summer wardrobe, first check your close,t then check The Real Real, Depop…, or let PHIA help you hunt something special. Because the most beautiful pieces already exist, and your wardrobe will be so much cooler for it.
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