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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:49:49 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Jonesy on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348563 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:02:33 +0000 Jonesy 2348563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yay for a mostly secondhand year! You rocked your challenge! I buy most of my clothes secondhand (online)--I love the bargain hunting and the variety available. That's annoying about the big hill in front of the local consignment shop; do they have an online shop? Angie on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348550 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 19:55:54 +0000 Angie 2348550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well done, April! April on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348510 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 12:38:45 +0000 April 2348510@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My town has a higher-end consignment shop that I really need to start visiting more often.  It has no parking lot to speak of and since my mobility is somewhat unreliable, it's a bit of a disincentive to park on the street and walk up a fairly steep hill.   But of course that's an excuse - just do it, April!   Jenni NZ on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348492 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:23:17 +0000 Jenni NZ 2348492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well done! I have 4 thrifted pieces in constant use- it’s only a tiny start but still a start. I don’t think I feel confident enough to try consignment yet, the pieces are more expensive than the “Goodwill”-equivalent type stores. Lee on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348487 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 02:55:00 +0000 Lee 2348487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Congrats, that’s admirable! Jaime on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348486 Wed, 03 Jan 2024 02:07:13 +0000 Jaime 2348486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ :) That is all I will say.  SarahD8 on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348464 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 21:36:07 +0000 SarahD8 2348464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh well done! As someone who has been shopping mostly secondhand (except footwear and undies!) for a while now -- you are a quick study. Look forward to seeing what pre-loved treasures 2024 brings you. Anonymous on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348452 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 19:42:38 +0000 Anonymous 2348452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Great dress! I like the idea of buying secondhand, but haven't always had great luck. My local shops have a lot of stuff that I already rejected at the outlets, and I'm not comfortable ordering online if I can't return. Suz on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348445 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:28:44 +0000 Suz 2348445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Very impressive! And those are good reminders about how to do it.  I am considering a similar challenge this year, excepting footwear and undies, only second hand. We'll see if I manage it!  Cardiff girl on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348432 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:05:39 +0000 Cardiff girl 2348432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well done you!Thats very impressive. Roberta on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348430 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:50:58 +0000 Roberta 2348430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ This is very impressive - both your discipline and your choices. I bought a few things second-hand and loved them, but didn't feel confident enough to buy more. Maybe this year! Irina on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348423 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:03:30 +0000 Irina 2348423@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Impressive! 2023 was my first year of buying second hand Anonymous on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348420 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 14:49:14 +0000 Anonymous 2348420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am happy that buying pre-worn items is working well for you. I have found a very picky consignment shop that allowed try ons even during Covid. Everything is freshly cleaned and ready to wear. Dee on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348407 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 12:42:42 +0000 Dee 2348407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Glad to hear that your strategy for purchasing second hand clothing is working out well for you. There certainly is plenty of pre-owned clothing available for sale for anyone who prefers to shop this way.  Kudos for giving these pieces a new opportunity to be worn again. Also the Barbour dress looks fab and so comfortable and cosy too.   April on "Revisiting last year's "secondhand only" goal" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/revisiting-last-years-secondhand-only-goal#post-2348402 Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:53:13 +0000 April 2348402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Last year I resolved to try, except for shoes and undergarments, to buy only pre-owned wardrobe items.  How did I do? Well, due to a disappointing-for-me NAS (returned everything), it wasn't as hard as I thought.  The only new things I bought were a Barbour sweater sack-dress and some Heat Tech replacements.  I was extremely picky about condition and quality when ordering from TRR and also about not buying anything marked FINAL SALE. <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.barbour.com/us/catalog/product/view/id/137397/s/barbour-winona-midi-dress/?source=googleshopping&locale=en-US&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAhc-sBhCEARIsAOVwHuQj_L6rXIHArtaVUgB8TJ7fAEvkXqUDussjmHyW_9oOLxkwulgqQJoaAu_yEALw_wcB#colour=5381&size=2855">The dress</a> was one featured by Angie.  My vision for it is to find flat-heeled, tall cream boots but since I don't have those yet, I'm improvising. Let's see how long I can keep this going.