The Problem With Thrifting
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- čas přidán 23. 03. 2024
- My goal at the thrift store is to find high quality things that will last, but all the styles I am drawn to all all low quality from shein. Its unfortunate because a top from shein will be the same price at the thrift store as something nicer quality, but will only last a couple wears. There is a big problem with fast fashion right now. #fastfashion #thrifting #thrifted
There are far too many people commenting that do not realize she uses toxic chemicals and lead in their clothing. I will not even buy it from the thrift store because of the danger to my health. If you haven’t seen the follow up to why Shien is bad even from the thrift store look here Why are SHIEN clothes SO BAD? And Why you shouldn't even thrift for them
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Thank you
You do realize that the other clothes are all made from the same place as SHEIN so they have the same things in them.
This is ridiculous, do you think Shein is the only one using these materials? Most of the clothes they sell in stores are all made in the exact same places as Shein, they are made in the same states, in the same places with underpaid and exploited labor and using the same materials made of who knows what. Just go and read the production labels attached to the clothes, when they are produced in the same country they follow the exact same production regulations, do you understand this? The only difference is that other clothes are sold at prices that are exaggerated for their value. Yet I have never seen all this mess for other brands before. What I don't understand is the hypocrisy, if you want to start a crusade against Shein then you should start a crusade against most of the brands sold in the world and against most of the clothes sold produced in factories. Yet all I see is you complaining about Shein, ignoring the amount of other brands that sell similarly dangerous clothing. This is hypocrisy, because you don't want to reconsider your entire lifestyle and think that demonizing just one brand will deny the reality that almost all brands are equally harmful! Furthermore, thrift shops are not common throughout the rest of the world, in some parts they are practically non-existent!
@@danasandoval624 there are other fast fashion brands that have the same issues, correct.
But if you mean same place as in “china” you’re incorrect.
Products sold in the US, even if they are manufactured in China or another country or upheld to the standards of our manufacturing. When you buy things direct from China, they are not held the same standard we analyze the issue with Shien and other fast fashion brands.
Just because something has made in China does not mean it is bad. It’s being said it is important for us to be informed about where all of our clothes come from
And the impact they could have on our health and environment
@@Nananini-wc1xw I’m using shien as an example because it happens to be the label on all of the clothing that I point out in the video.
They are one of the more recognizable names as well that are responsible for this
Please don’t jump to conclusions because he saw a 20 second video. Yes, I am aware of the impact, which is why I buy my clothes primarily from the thrift store.
I don’t buy any fast fashion brands 1st or second hand. And yes, I do primarily buy based on brand because I can track their processes for manufacturing.
Just because something is produced in China or another country does not intrinsically mean It is made unethically, that’s an assumption you are making and frankly boarders the line of micro aggression which we should be mindful of.
It’s unfortunate that the majority of clothes are manufactured overseas where we don’t have visibility into them, but this is our reality and I don’t have control over that process.
I specifically call out SHEIN because they have been in the news for using toxic chemicals and having let in their fabrics. This is the main reason I don’t buy them from the thrift store. This is the focus of the video please don’t get lost.
i have thrifted some shein items and just be more mindful of taking care of them. they’re still going strong. i’d much rather use it than see it end up in a landfill
I don’t buy from Shein, never have.
But I do agree with you. I do buy some tops for dirt cheap in the sale from some stores. But I take care of them, and they’ll last me years
Agree. Shein items do just fine if you treat them correctly.
I bought my one and only Shein piece at a thrift store recently, just really liked the design, no pilling despite it being second hand and I agree with you that it’s better someone buys it instead of it ending up at a landfill.
I buy from shein cause that's all I can afford. In my state, even thrift stores can get pricey. My shein clothes last long, I am very selective of the clothes and I take good care of it as well.
I am wearing a top that I've had for a bit over a year, and it looks pristine tbh😂
I always say this about any fast fashion. My cousin, who is a bit of a shopaholic has given me Shein items that she didn't feel like returning (sad), and I've made them work for years.
The pieces that are basics, I get regular use of of and maintain with occasional mending and line-drying
It doesn’t hurt to buy secondhand shein clothing and accessories
It does hurt to buy directly from shein.
And also, we should be focusing on clothes that will last us a long time, instead of a shirt that will last one summer and then be thrown away. Shein, unfortunately, makes super low quality items that usually only look good for a month or so.
Tldr; buy secondhand clothes that you like that will last a long time, instead of buying fast fashion directly from shein, temu, or wish that you’ll throw away within a year.
A lot of shien has high amounts of lead and potentially dangerous levels of other chemicals since they aren't up to American or Eu safety standards. Or really just safety tested at all.
@@xoxo.pochacco oh, yikes. Definitely lead test shein stuff then
Still shit quality. Don't waste money on landfill clothes
I think the concern is that by buying secondhand shein, we might encourage the people who are buying it firsthand. Like, it doesn't matter that it's terrible quality or following a microtrend or bought in high quantities bc of the low price, you can just donate it when you get bored.
@@3mwa that is true.
I don’t mind getting Shein from thrift stores, at least I’m giving it more life. But I hate when thrift stores mark them either to the price of them new on the site or more.. I don’t want to spend $10 on a Shein shirt when it’s $7 on the website..
Seen way too many $5+ shein tops I love at my local thrift but I cannot in good conscience get ripped off like that 😅
I went to Savers this week and was in AWE to find the most expensive items I peeked at were Shein pieces!? Most of them were $10+! I was baffled.
Same!
That's the cost they should be with fairer wages
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The problem with thrifting, for me, is racks full pullover tops that have a retail of 6-9 dollars but they are selling them used, for 6.99
Goodwill is selling their dresses and rompers better 15 and 20 $ where I live! Used! There's an old navy nearby that has similar price range for their NEW items. Thrift stores (goodwill especially) has gone too corporate imo
And the out of style clothes :(
Shop at your local church thrift shop almost always great prices.
SHEIN and urban outfitters have the same ingredients for making clothes. Don’t be fooled by the name of the brand. Read the label where it matters.
I’m still wearing the same SHEIN work pants 6 years later. It’s all in how you wash & dry your clothes.
I agree I’ve never had anything Shein fall apart
This is so true! I’m been living somewhere w/o laundry facilities for the first time so I hand wash all of my clothes (I save towels & bedding for a trip to my friends house) I’ve had to do this for 3 years now & my clothes look really good - I’m surprised at how well they’ve held up! But I’m still looking forward to moving soon!
Anything I bought from Shein I always washed it on the gentle cycle and dried it on the rack
I only brought one item from
SHEIN. And it been going strong for about almost 4 years. It’s a simple puff sleeve dress with clouds on them. I needed it for a theme event, and I still wear it. It’s been to Disney, and just a nice day at the park. I haven’t had any problems and don’t see myself getting rid of it anytime soon.
Me too!
I don't even look at the brand when thrifting. I just pick things I like. 🤷♀️
Ah, now this is the comment I was looking for, lol. I'm like this too. When I see something I like, I'm more about (in no particular order) what condition it's in, does it fit comfortably (clothes or shoes), what is the price, what can I wear with it, etc. Who's name is on the item doesn't come up.
The main reason I pass on Shein is I know it's not going to last
@@angelle050801 I have Shein items that have lasted years at this point, even longer than some TJ Maxx finds
Me too.
When thrifted shein clothes reach the end of their lifecycle I like to turn the fabric into stuffing. There’s something so satisfying loving a piece of clothing only to meticulously shred it into the smallest pieces. Something that brought me so much joy gets to keep bringing it to me in little pin cushions & crochet bits & bobs I use it for.
Great idea ❤
Same here!
This is so true ❤ my great grandmothers hand knit socks are the stuffing of my babydoll I got when I was little my aunt and granny did “surgery” on her with me when I was real little and put her sock brain it 😊
People keep saying that shein make low quality items that only last a month but I have a few T-shirts from them and they’ve lasted me years personally 🤷♀️
This! This attitude is so wasteful and entitled. This is literally brand snobbery disguised as eco-sustainability.
@@kombuchas4684 Its not like I’m stockpiling on their stuff, I just have a couple t shirts and a skirt. Some of us can’t afford name brand shopping, it’s just the reality that shein will stay alive so long as people don’t have money and want to buy cheep products
It’s because shein steals ideas from small businesses that have good designs
edit: it’s cheaper because shein uses slave labor
That too
And luxury brand so the average consumer can feel expensive even if they don’t have the money. The problem is, more people will donate cheaper retail clothing and sell the expensive stuff on depop etc. At the end of day, shop secondhand
Yep. Thought I'd lost one of my favorite sweaters. When I tried to find a similar one, the Google results actually showed me a shein version before it brought up anything from the original brand. It looked exactly like my sweater, too. The only reason I could tell the quality was different was because I owned the original.
But it's cheaper and cute 😭 I can't justify spending over $15 on a shirt. Shein helps with that
@@claudias1522If you're an adult, spending more on quality clothing (if you can afford it) will save money in the long run because you'll be able to wear it for way longer.
The bigger problem is making sure the more expensive item actually is higher quality. A lot of places charge too much for clothing that's barely better than Shein.
I started making my own clothes, because I can't afford the good stuff and the cheap stuff either is something trendy that I would never wear, or, if I like it, it falls apart. I get attached to my things, so I get really sad that I only get to wear it a few times. Sometimes only once. I'm just done with cheap shit. It's so bad for the environment, too.
Yeah same here. I’ve been wanting to start making my own for those exact reasons.
This!!! I’m actually going to learn how to sew and make my own clothes because nowadays it’s so hard to find good quality pieces that are affordable. It’s either buy cheap and regret it later or not buy at all because the good stuff is always so expensive
@beatrizcorrea5618 This used to be the only way to do it. Everyone, or at least every female, knew how to sew. This meant that clothes fit properly, too. I'm so sick of clothes not fitting properly. You look so much better and put together in clothes that actually fit. I see women all over the place wearing clothes that don't fit, even high-end, supposed "couture" clothing on celebrities. That is crazy! Couture should fit properly, but they aren't really true couture. They are just borrowed, and since no one knows how things are actually supposed to fit anymore, even the people who can afford true couture don't know what that actually means. I want my clothes to fit properly, suit my style, be well-made, and won't destroy the planet, and the only way for me to get that is to make my own. It helps that I'm starting a fashion line, so I'm immersed in that culture, but I want it to be like the early 1900's where everyone made their own clothes.
Some of my most worn pieces are thrifted Shein and yeah the quality isn't always amazing, but the things I do have can either have parts replaced or repaired and I think there's value to getting all the use we can from something that was designed to be one-time use/disposable.
It also has helped me to learn how to fix so many things I didn't think we're fixable, it's almost always been worth it to at least try to save something if I've really loved it.
This is kind of giving me very mom's making clothes for their children out of potato sacks vibes, if you don't know about that story I highly suggest looking it up. Resourcefulness is always valued especially when no one else has that resource of info
How do you deal with the clothes poisoning that you get from shein
I bought a 4 shirts and a pack of shorts from shein as a teen. Honestly should have saved and bought better ones but I got lucky that the shorts and 2 shirts have lasted almost 5 years and don’t look like complete trash
@@tayanahemphill7110 you wash them before wearing them.
@@tayanahemphill7110because it’s already in the thrift store so it’s probs been worn and washed a couple times alr by the previous user before donation
I wrote a whole 9 page essay on this exact problem with fast fashion and how it’s taking over thrift stores. Sooo infuriating.
Edit: I’m sorry to everyone asking you read it but I wrote it in high school for my college English class so it’s really not a work of literary merit (I did make a bomb grade on it tho).
It is! And people don't realize the huge impact is has on the environment
This! I have been using second hand apps to buy clothes for years now and since a couple years ago I have realized that majority of my feed is plastered with stuff from Shein, H&M, C&A, etc. The problem is not the brand name, rather the insanely poor quality. I have bought vintage clothing in pristine condition and amazing material and quality and craftsmanship, now have to sieve through pages of clothes on these apps to find a dress made of cotton rather than 100% cheap polyester for fuck's sake.
I just want to find a dress that’s not target brand and will last longer than a year
is it weird if i could ask to read this? it seems super interesting
@@summerelkins3467same! OP pls tell us where we can find it if you’re comfortable sharing
Thirfting used to be name brand quality stuff that was old. Now it's cheap AliExpress stuff 😢. I felt this 😅
I'm a plus size girly and honestly right now Shein is the only one making sure we don't dress like a Lane Bryant curtain set. Maybe I'm ignorant and there are other stores but affordability and sizing is quite important to me.
It's not ignorant trust me. Do what you can afford and makes you look good. I'd rather have peices i can love for a while and use then spend like 40$ for q shirt from a big brand that that uses the same techniques as shein but hides it and i dont like as much.
Upcycling thrift allows customizing for style and fit. Plenty of tutorials here on CZcams channels to learn from and be inspired.
@@mtaylor7307 that’s nice and all but a lot of people don’t have time. Nowadays people have more than one job or side hustle, and a family to take care of. I use to sew, but I barely have time to read most times. Sewing can take lots of time, and can be as expensive if you have to add more fabric. I’ve only sewn a few things for myself as someone who is plus size it’s cheaper to buy sadly, especially since thrifting nowadays isn’t what it use to be. Even Goodwill have gone up in prices, and things have been picked over. Especially with the flip it trends. I use to make my kids clothes here and there, but quality fabric can cost you.
I hate it. Thrifting 10 years ago was so much better.
Wayyy better, way different.
If you learn how to sew and fix ur clothes the quality of ur clothing doesn’t matter as much unless it’s something that looks cheap, can’t fix that honestly, this is how my closet is a ton of second hand fast fashion while also all being at least 1+ years old, some pieces are from when I was 12 at forever 21 and they still fit and are together because I don’t just throw clothes away when they rip 😭😭 I never understood why people (who have the ability to learn to sew and do it) just throw their clothes out like that lol
The quality of the fabric is usually not great with SHEIN which is why I avoid it, but the larger problem is they have been known to have lead and other harmful chemicals in their clothes. Also I try to avoid fabric that leaches microplastics in the wash. Learning to sew and mend clothes from the thrift store is one of my goals for this year! I want to be able to give the clothes I don’t wear any more new life and ones I pick up a 2nd one
I dunno man, that 7$ shein skirt i bought 3.5yrs ago which i always wear for work is still alive and kicking in my closet, its a good buy for ol’ plus size me~
I wear my leggings from there almost every single week that i got 2 years ago & they are still good as new
also this. Shein is the ONLY affordable place where you can get plus size clothing without spending ridiculous amounts of money. So yeah, if I am struggling to find a piece of clothing I need for a show or for work or for a ceremony, and I can't afford to pay a tailor to custom make me one, big time I'm gonna get it on shein for 50€. What am I supposed to do? Show up naked at my cousin's wedding?
It's ironic that people say shein clothing are low quality and don't last but many have thrifted items that were owned for who knows how long and still lasted years. I have shein clothing for over 5 years that still looks good. That's fine for me because in truth you don't keep all the same clothes for much longer than that no matter how much you pay. If people did, they would not thrift every week, month or even year because they would have a closet full of clothes still within the 5-10 range so don't need to replace.
I have a lot of thrifted shien pieces. Its been 3yrs and they're still going strong.
yeah same!
3 years isn't all that long for clothing.
@@jenelle5331 yes but they are good after 3 years, thats means that they are good for another few years! I own a shirt from shein that i bought in 2016 and its still in pretty good shape!
@@jenelle5331for shein it is though 😂 a few years ago I bought clothes and accessories from shein when I was first getting into fashion. I liked the look and wore the clothes semi often. None of them lasted longer than a year or two without looking ragged or straight up breaking. A lot of the accessories broke on the first or second wear too. I tried to fix them to give them more life but it’s really just poor quality ☹️
@@jenelle5331 True but it's impressive considering clothes from fast fashion aren't made to last anymore
And then it’s priced as if it’s a Vera or something! I always try to get things thrifted but when I can buy the same thing new for less it’s so frustrating! Surely the thrift and charity shops know Shein is budget branding.
It may depend on the volunteer who is in charge of that type of donation (for example, women's clothing). Many of the volunteers are elderly, and may not know as much about certain clothing labels.
The Goodwills in my area have a TON of Shein at like regular prices, it's insane. And I don't even mean like regular Shein selling prices, I mean regular like walmart or American Eagle prices. Several pairs of Shein jeans were being sold for $16 at Goodwill last time I went maybe a week or two ago. It is getting ridiculous how thrift stores are getting so many pieces from Shein and the like but pricing them the way they are. It's costing just as much as buying new these days and it's so disheartening. And you know by now that thrift stores are WAY more aware of brands than they used to be.
Pink dress was kinda uggo
it was super ugly
@@pinkpixiemoon Yeah like to each their own haha. Maybe it's one of those that just look bad on the hangar and she tried it on
Having many shein piece (sadly no store sells clothes small enough for me here) they stay in good condition for a very long time. I’ve had mine for years with no signs of damage yet.
i can relate. it’s hard finding plus size clothes that aren’t granny clothes but the shein clothes that i have have lasted me years
@@hell0daisy193exactly, my shein clothes have lasted me a while, except one top…
Actually same. I’ve had a few pieces that fell apart quickly, but in general I’ve had most of the pieces I got from there for years. Some of the pieces are even still favorites of mine to this day. I don’t think it’s great to shop from there but if you plan to keep the clothes I think that helps make it a little bit better.
But you still funded literal slave labour from Uyghur Muslims in work camps and child labour if you bought it from Shein directly. It's not just about the quality, buying from Shein is even worse than other fast fashion brands
@@kimbrolyy i understand that, but them not buying anything is not gonna change anything, big companies and such are still buying from them
I am only interested in buying clothing in better quality fabrics. The thrift stores in California sell overpriced garbage. So I shop on Poshmark
BUT like everything else, sometimes shein actually has a good piece. Like jeans, they have pretty decent jeans
So? You think urban outfitters makes their clothes in ethical sweatshops?
Not the point here
That Urban Outfitter's piece looks good
When it comes to footwear, many cheaper products just aren't comfortable for very long. Might feel ok while you're at the store but you can't wear them for a whole day.
Yes, footwear is the only item of clothing where price really makes a difference imo
i have a few shein pieces that i wear semi often and get compliments on! i dont feel bad about it. i thrift everything now (doing one year of only thrift, next year will be buy to replace/upgrade only and no additions) and if youre worried about longevity you can handwash/wash with care like hang dry, laundry mesh bags etc.
One thing I couldn’t care less about is “name brand merchandise ”… if it’s well made, good quality material and my style, it’s Mine🤷🏾♀️
a lot of clothes i see in stores are never in my size. i’m able to get petite sizes through shein and they’ve been lasting me 4 years so far.
yes!!! this!!! shein is one of only budget brands that are truly size inclusive
But they’re charging more for SHEIN than the original prices?!?!
Fashion is fast paced and always changing. Faster than ever now! Get that cute shein stuff because in 10 years it won’t be cute anymore. More closet room! All of the “timeless” pieces are timeless yes, but you have to have a pretty huge closet to accommodate keeping everything you’ve ever owned because it’s “timeless”. Hence why most of the nicer end things end up at the thrift store. 😊
I can guarantee you that the people that even care that you have " designer" brands ,can definitely tell that you got them at a thrift store.
It’s not about designer brands and I don’t care if people know I bought something from a thrift store or not. It’s about my health.
If you thrift shein, it's actually helping reduce waste. The best thing to do is to buy shein secondhand and take care of it well to make sure it lasts a long time. Thank goodness someone donated the shein stuff instead of immediately throwing it out, you have the opportunity to enjoy it and keep it from the oceans and landfills. Just don't buy directly from Shein.
Sad to see all the fast fashion pile up in thrift stores
Literately not buying secondhand from SHEIN is a big part of the problem 😂
But what if everytime I pick up a SheIn item from a thrift store it's terrible quality? Or it's itchy/thin? Yes it will keep it out of landfills, but I still want to wear nice second hand clothes
I bought clothes from SHEIN once and that is the last time I ever will. I love the items I got, I’m just not going to take a chance and get something that has lead or dangerous chemicals in it
This! Not enough people know this
Not to mention the Uyghur Muslims being forced to work as slaves in the factories. No thanks!
Buy things you like instead of focusing on brands. It’s not rocket science.
This is also about quality
the brand indicates the quality.
@@angelsnaiilznot always! Expensive brands produce low quality items too, but sell them at the designer price point.
shein clothes are still wuakity yhey lqst years if u actually take care of them and follow the instructions
It's definitely a problem when thrifting but not a problem with thrifting
I have clothes from shein that have lasted years, just learn how to sew and what glue is and you'll love. The quality from shein is actually good depending on the item, just be smart
Also using laundry mesh bags to wash em, and hand wash too. They last.
I've been having the same issues while thrift shopping and I have a classic, business casual style 😂
Agreed, Shein worn once then donated.
I only thrift shein if I need extra fabric. Other than that I’m only going for high quality clothing from 60s-90s and early 00s have some good stuff.
Just a word of caution, Shein products have been tested and found to contain decently high levels of toxic chemicals. I'm not sure if they've taken action since then to lower the levels, but please take care of yourselves :)
Probably not … that’s my fear with any SHEIN or temu product. The regulations are different
This actually the case with many clothing brands… I’d argue most but I don’t want to dig for the stats… including high end brands! Please wash before you wear your clothes, everyone.
By who? Who is doing these tests? And if they really did test for lead, why is literally NOBODY banning Shein? I have a feeling the EU wouldn't like that if it was true, as it has many import export regulations
@@StarGuardianKassadinyeah the general public is fed cherry picked bits of research findings, and not taught to discern for themselves. “Toxic chemical” has a different meaning to different folks. Shady testing is passed off as clinically proven outcomes. Working in the research industry changed the way I believe info pushed out by biased orgs.
Another reason to not buy from shein
I have Shein swimsuits. I love the style and the fit. Fabric is good, stitches are good. Price is lower. Just take good care of anything, they will last long.
I honestly thrift shein. If i like it, i’ll thrift it. It’s not helping any company if i thrift their clothes. And since I am paying $2-4 for a shirt, i don’t mind if the quality isnt great and it doesnt last forever. Id rather low quality pieces get worn then immediately put into the landfill
My local thrift store price Patagonia and Shein the exact same. To them a shirt is a shirt and it's still $10.
I hate it here.
The struggle is real but it just adds that closer inspection step
Sometimes I feel like Shein is the only brand that gets modern fashion right at an honestly weirdly low price, then I remember that there’re probably clothes that pretty in decent quality, but very expensive, that’s why you don’t see them
in my area, goodnwill is the same price as walmart. Why buy second hand whe new is the same price? and the St.Vinnys is creeping up in price, too. i get that they have to pay bills and wokers, but you get the stuff FREE. whatever you price it at is already 100% mark up. at least stop charging 15 dollars for secondhand jeans
Some shein stuff actually isn't that bad you just have to feel out the quality once I got a 100% cotton shein shirt from the thrift and I've worn it like 100 times now and it's not falling apart besides a little peeling on the design but not so much it looks bad so if you love something maybe give it a try
Ugh! I have this same problem! I don't want to buy such uncomfortable bad quality items but they're always the ones that stick out to me first :(
especially since my fashion style that can be uncommon in modern american brands
It’s better to buy that second hand shien item than it end up in a land fill. So much of it does because so much is bought then donated or thrown away. So while I don’t buy first hand from them I personally don’t feel bad buying it second hand. I feel the material, look at the tags and if seems and feels like it’ll last then why not as opposed to it not being bought then thrown away. I have a second hand shirt I was given from Shein thats been lasting a long time and many washes without me promoting the brand because if anyone says “ooh that’s cute” I don’t say thanks it’s from Shein I say thanks it was given to me second hand lol
I got a goodwill shirt for $5.99… seen it on SHEIN later for 2.98, and it’s also got a hole the first time I wore it so I just wear it to garden, at least it’s not going to a landfill.
My favourite pair of pants are thrifted shein, i think i have resewn about every seam in them at this point because I love them and refuse to let them fall apart lol
I've had a Shein skirt for about a year after thrifting it and it's still good
I mean like Urban Outfitters really cared about how many pieces they make per season or making it long lasting or whatever - they're also part of the fast fashion
You already picking clothes that already exists is the opposite to the brands you're listing ❤
If it fits, you like it, and the price is right, buy at the thrift store no matter what the brand. When you find something you like better, donate it back.
I just don't like how low quality the items are from shein. They don't last long and cost the same as quality items from the thrift store.
@@justjordanthings I don't understand how people aren't getting that you like the STYLE but upon seeing the shein tag you know it's low quality. Like, just cause it's cheap and thrifted doesn't change the fact that it could fall apart in a few washes which completely negates trying to buy sustainably.
ppl are forgetting how to maintain things and it irritates me if something you love has a little wear and tear put that effort into fixing it rather than throwing it away - most of the time “falling apart” means stitches coming loose (can easily be fixed) or a button falling off - the most sustainable thing you can do is to fix and maintain what you have and saying low quality and throwing the item away when it can easily be remedied is the crux of this environmental issue we have now - i really wish home ed focused on the skills of basic sewing among other things because an item needing a little maintenance doesn’t mean it’s useless and trash
@@justjordanthings I’ve had shein pieces for so long
@@mutedcolours.3138yeah I have lots of fast fashion items I keep mending. I always wonder what people meant by falling apart after a few wears. I've only had 3 garment that were spontaneously ripping or getting holes. They were polyester and my theory is I dried them in the dryer too long.
Those Sam Edlemans are fire tho. I'd grab them up so fast, I've been looking for good booties with side cutouts like that for ages, and finding good quality and not super expensive (bc it's for cosplay) is surprisingly hard.
I have clothes I bought from Cheyenne freshman year of high school and I still use them. It’s been like five years.
I’ve been thrifting for 35 years. I wish all y’all could’ve seen the amazing 30s-70s items we had in the 80s, it was truly fun. But the avalanche of fast fashion is discouraging to dig thru and I’m kind of.. done
I am truly envious of how glorious that must have been! Fast fashion is a terrible problem of our society’s fascination with overconsumption
The scream I scrumpt at the description of Zade in the bushes with the rose between his teeth
Girl it never fails! I’ve been gravitating towards prices I like while thrifting only to discover AGAIN, SHEIN!! The resale is not good …unless I like it for me I leave it behind and say out loud SHEIN girl you got me again 😆
I literally got a SHEIN turtle neck shirt at a yard sale for $1 four years ago and I still wear it at least twice a month
Love what you hate, hate what you love.
The thing is, it’s better to not care about the label and just get something that you like
Looking out for and avoiding things from Shein is important if you are looking for something that is going to last and not have dangerous levels of toxic chemicals in it.
Ik I’m like the millionth comment saying this but (totally not to be rude at all) I just don’t understand ppl getting frustrated abt fast fashion pieces in thrift stores, like I do get that it’s discouraging from a sustainability standpoint, but there r actually a number of things from shein and the like that r decent quality. I’m also one of the ppl who has a closet of almost entirely thrifted shein/fast fashion. I take care of my things and don’t buy stuff that’s clearly not going to last 😊
I am glad people start getting concerned but what about Stanley cups that cannot be burned? What about tons of decorations for Halloween, Christmas, Easter, party aesthetics?Clothes are at least worn
The Vera want bag is perfection
I accidentally thrifted a shein dress for my daughter on the weekend!!!! I was so mad but it was so cute, didn't realize it till we got home.
My mom and i always make the joke that we alwayd pick up Walmart brand stuff at the thrift and never the high end stuff
That little bag is so cute I want one! Gotta go thrifting!
Lol i really like the first piece and the Vera Wang bag, i guess is just personal style and needs, Shein clothes and other similar pieces tend to be very simple and that makes them easy to wear.
Shein has the cutest clothes!! It's the only place i find things that are truely my style. It used to be the only place i shopped for economic reasons, and the only clothes that i dont have anymore are the ones that dont fit me. All the peices i bought have lasted me years. So if you see Shein in a thrift store, dont feel bad about buying it.
THIS. I saw the cutest purple dress at Goodwill the other day, only to realize it was Shein.
Such a tough moment. It always gets me
what I don't understand is I see exactly the same stuffs from Shein and Temu being sold on Amazon for 10 times more by private sellers. Some even lie accessories being handmade when actually its being dropshipped from Ali express. Atleast they sell the cheap quality products at cheap prices and do not price gouge like private sellers.
I buy shein from second hand just not the actual company. To me it’s giving something indented for fast fashion another chance.
Omg the dings! I kept thinking my Google chat was going off 😂
I love the Shein high boots. Good taste Jordan!
Shein has a team that scout trends or entrepreneur designs and knock them off 😒
As timeless as a piece is and whether we chose to horder it in our closet forever or chose to donate it/ or sell. I’d rather get rid of it and hope someone stumbles on a gem that they will cherish, coz people like me get rid of stuff that no longer fit 😭😭
YESSS!!!! My thrift store is getting more and more full of Shein and I refuse to buy it even secondhand. The styles are always so cute upon first glance and get me everytime but no, for me it's a no.
I work at Goodwill and have seen a lot of Shein and Fashion Nova clothes given away that looked barely worn.
Omg urban outfitters is the only brand I purchase. So I feel u on this.
I just thrifted my first Shein dress. I completely agree with your statement.
Most thrilled shein is bad quality or ruined because when people buy them new they don't take care of it at all and then donate it. If they properly cared for it it would last forever
For some reason Shein items fit me really well. I find them at Goodwill and they are always new. I don't feel guilty for buying the fast fashion if I get from a thrift store
When I’m thrifting I only buy pieces know will last me a very long time and refrain from buying anything fast fashion I will buy things like a&e or a&f if they are lounge clothes to wear at home but otherwise I do not buy. It’s very hard these days because of the influx of consumerism it’s harder to find those good pieces.
Won’t thrift Shein, H&M, Walmart or Joe Fresh. Your video was spot on.
Yeah thrifting stopped being thrifting awhile ago.. it’s hard to find actual good quality stuff now, I was lucky I had a good thrift store during my senior year in high school and it was up the street from it so me and my friends (and now ex bf) would go up and chill at the store or I would shop there sometimes and I found great stuff that had lasted me nearly 10 years
Thrifting shein is fine! it’s going out just like all the other brands. What i do is see where the most wear is on the garment and assess if it’s fixable if it does get worn down or broken. If it’s fixable then i consider it a great find since it’s hard to get cute midsize clothes where i am
Shien is actually ok . Maybe ppl need to stop being snobbish thinking they know quality
Shein clothes have been proven to have lead in them and leach microplastics into the water when you wash them...
You can literally sell the clothes back to Shein if you don't want them.
As long as the material is good it doesn’t matter who sold the product once it’s at a thrift store. Not really anyway
I like thrift store's but I never buy used shoes. The problem is since thrift store's have become trendy , the prices went uo and aren't reasonable. I've seen items with tags selling for more than they original price on the tag.
I order from shien and I’ve had the items for years and i wear them every week. I like the ability to pay only $7 for shirt and $20 for a dress. If you take care of the clothes they will last you awhile. I hate paying so much money for clothes.
SHEIN clothes are known to have toxic chemicals and lead in them. Not to mention the unethical practices they have for producing garments.
I totally understand, wanting to pay less for clothes, but that is what the thrift store is for in my opinion. SHEIN clothes are not only destructive to our health, but our ecosystem. The polyester materials put micro plastics into our water supply.
@@justjordanthings oh wow i wasn’t aware of that. I just wish other brands weren’t so expensive, i see so many dresses i love but they’re $250 and i don’t have that kind of money.
@@andreascurls2931 I feel that. That’s why I love thrifting and places that sell second hand like thread up.
It also depends on if you are there to actually shop for yourself...or you are a reseller taking advantage of the thrift store's low prices to make a profit. Like, go for it, make money however you need to, but don't complain about your options.
SHEIN clothes are literally dangerous. They have been found to have high levels of lead in them.
It does suck that Shein has such cute stuff for good prices. Too good to be true
Ppl are way too caught up with brands. If you love it, and it's recycled, wear it!
The Shein brand is know to have toxic chemicals and lead in the fabric.