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

This dress has been one of my go-to pieces for every place and occasion, from the streets of Italy to the beaches of Puerto Rico and even as loungewear at home.

The physical space I give to my clothes helps me stay true to my consumption values. It also makes me feel like Cher Horowitz in THE iconic closet scene from “Clueless.”

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.

When I was in college, I started a style blog just for fun. But when I tried to blog for a living, I fell into a cycle of over-consumption and guilt. This is my journey recovering from blogger burnout.

Into yoga but not into the high price of yoga equipment? Learn how to knit a supportive bolster from a crafty yoga practitioner.

Reaching the free shipping threshold when shopping online is always tempting. As someone who has worked in the trucking industry for years, I know that free shipping hides the true cost of moving things around the world.

Paying your dues is an out-of-date and backwards attitude found in many industries. In my field, graphic design, there is no lack of old timers who love to tell stories about the abuse they endured, almost relishing it like a badge earned. I’m not following that path.

My brand-new denim jacket arrived smelling like garbage. It turns out that this is a bigger issue caused by an environmentally harmful sulfur-based dying process. The result is that people are throwing out unworn clothes.

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.

I know the urge to nest before the baby arrives is strong. I would advise new parents to focus on the bare necessities. Your life is about to get so much more complicated but also infinitely more beautiful. Trust that the material items you need will come into your life one way or another.

As makers, we have a responsibility to be mindful of the items we create and put into our world. A pandemic slump led me to reconsider how I made and sold my art. Here are some ways to reduce plastic consumption and waste in your own art, crafts, and merchandise.

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.

My possessions survived the wildfires that swept through Paradise, Calif., In 2018, but I wasn’t able to return home for six months. That rootless feeling comes back to me every time I worry about being displaced again by an ecological disaster.

I’ve been lucky to inherit my grandmother’s embroidered artwork, which represents an artistic and adventurous spirit I’ve also inherited from her.

Welcome to our first crossover post! Many of you who read the blog regularly are familiar with Alex Stevens, our resident ‘Vintage Detective.’ who will talk about the history behind this outfit repeater by Caitlin Pellizzi.

This isn't necessarily a go-to piece, but rather a garment that I was happy and proud to wear again: my junior prom dress! I first wore this dress back in June 1993 and wore it again May 2017 to a Derby Day party.

After wildfires rolled through Paradise, Calif, I didn’t know whether to mourn or hope as I waited two months to find out whether all of my possessions had gone up in smoke. I also didn’t anticipate how much guilt I would associate with my attachments to my stuff.