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Why not shop at thrift stores instead? Why not continue to wear clothes that are visibly damaged?

Thrift shops are selling used goods for prices similar to fast fashion. Many don't enjoy this experience as it no longer feels satisfying to get a bargain.

When I lived in Toronto, my favorite place to find clothes was the thrift shop. Especially when my first child was born. Often I was able to get like-new looking brand-name clothes for a fifth of the price, which was especially great for children's clothing that are only worn a handful of times before the baby no longer fits.

Because even when you find nice clothes the sizing is often difficult. Thrift shops are often like a gold mine (I do recognize that normal shops often have similar problems depending on one's taste). Not everyone wants to mine.

Visibly damaged clothes are not good for every occasion and may just look bad on almost every occasion. Otherwise why not to wear a potato sack or rags tied with a bit of string?

> Why not shop at thrift stores instead?

Because they don't offer the same style in multiple sizes, so if the size doesn't fit, you are out of luck. For me, it's just too much work / time investment. Also, I like to just buy the same pair of trousers again, if the last one broke.

> Why not continue to wear clothes that are visibly damaged?

Social conventions.

Why not shop at thrift stores instead?

An adverse ROI with regards to time and effort invested.

Why not continue to wear clothes that are visibly damaged?

I do keep them for dirty work at home, but eventually they get to the point they're more useful cut up for shop rags than as clothing.

Finding the right clothes for you in thrift stores can be tedious or difficult. Some enjoy the challenge and the surprise, but it’s not for everyone.

Wearing clothes that are visibly damaged incurs social judgment.

> Wearing clothes that are visibly damaged incurs social judgment.

So does wearing clothes that are out of fashion. Draw the line where you want to but don't judge others for choosing differently.

Because they don't cause that dopamine hit that something nice and fancy does give. I think that's a good point that the gp made.

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