Secondhand Clothing - An Economical and Environmentally-Friendly Way to Shop!

I'm a die-hard thrift store shopper. I can spend hours sifting through the racks looking for that one incredible find, and when I find it, I'm beyond thrilled! I know there are others out there like me, but I believe we are a rare breed. Most people want shopping to be quick and painless, which I totally understand! I often come home after an evening of thrifting completely exhausted, but somehow it's worth it to me. For those who can relate, I am including information on the best thrift stores, shopping tips, etc. (I'm just getting this started, so check back for updates!)

And for the majority of the population who might like the idea of saving money and helping the environment, but don't have the time and energy to shop at thrift stores, I am including information on consignment stores, which tend to be more selective in what they carry (less junk to sort through and everything is clean!) Of course, I'm partial to my own consignment store (rubycanary.com) but I plan to add links to other stores that I think sell quality clothing at great prices as I come across them.

I'm also including links to articles on the environmental impact of buying second hand, since that is a large part of my passion for this subject. And of course, I'm eager to hear what you have to say on the subject. Scroll down to take a poll on your favorite thrift store or share your thoughts on anything related to this lens.

Thanks for reading!