Iris’s trip to a cobbler in the industrial repair district of Monterrey, Mexico, opens up a world of feel-good experiences: supporting a local business, approaching fashion sustainably, and giving new life to a pair of well-loved shoes.

Haley, an experienced online clothing reseller, discloses her one-year earnings on Depop, Poshmark, Mercari, and Vinted and tells us what motivates her to stay in the resale game (it’s not the profit).

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the months of July, August and September 2021.

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the month of June 2021.

I made an uncharacteristic turn towards fast fashion to cope with the physical and emotional demands of my pregnant and postpartum body. In hindsight, I’d handle this differently.

After experiencing a miscarriage and other painful losses, I bought a lot of aspirational clothing that I didn’t wear. Clearing out my closet became a process of making peace with my current reality.

It’s taken almost two decades of flailing through outward-facing identities before arriving at what I call my Final Aesthetic Evolution: stoner artist type drinking lukewarm wine on a windy and rainy beach.

There’s a certain disdain in the science community for those who focus too much on their appearance. I tried to fit in by wearing indistinct outfits. When I was furloughed because of the pandemic, I traded my wallflower attire for a bold 1960s op art-inspired wardrobe.

I own a vintage shop and regularly inherit the wardrobes of the recently deceased. I’ve learned to embrace this role and choose to honor my loved ones by wearing their clothes.

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the month of May 2021.

Whether you’re a seasoned thrifter or just starting out, Alex of Wear St. Evens has tips you can apply to your thrifting trips.

Some of us don’t want — or can’t afford — to buy vintage clothing. I developed a practical, comfortable, liberating, second-hand style that’s all my own.

This coat bears the history of organized labor initiated by women in the garment industry on one tiny tag. Editorial resident Iris Aguilar thrifted the garment, and Vintage Detective Alex Stevens digs into its connections to the American labor movement.

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the month of April 2021.

Alison shares her Thrifty Find: an adorable hand-quilted collar.

What a cool, grid-tastic piece!

Two textile lovers joined forces to start a creative mending business. Here’s how they got started, what inspires them, and why they’re willing to fix just about anything (except a broken heart).

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark vs Mercari vs Depop vs Vinted during March 2021.

Vintage denim styles are being reissued these days as brands recycle trends from previous decades. So how do you know if the jeans you are thrifting are true blue vintage? Here are some tips for dating your denim.

Comparing my earnings on Poshmark vs Mercari vs Depop vs Vinted during February 2021.