Fashion is fickle, style is personal. We want to emphasize secondhand self expression through what we wear, how we wear it, and why. We focus on celebrating storied garments and outfits that are unique, with special meaning and good feelings attached. We eschew classist fashion commentary, “in” and “out” lists, and body shaming of any kind. We seek to recognize the natural value of clothing made and worn by those before us.
Elise Nye — our social media strategist — picks out two totally opposite TikTok style trends (cozy Coastal Grandma and edgy Avant Apocalypse) and breaks down how to create looks for each without buying a single new piece of clothing.
Dressing up for Halloween is a great excuse to go thrift shopping and get creative with garments you already own. Here’s how to source a stunningly sustainable costume this year and build a costume trove for years to come!
Jamie Miller is thriving as an independent sewist working with dynamic creatives in Pittsburgh and beyond. With almost 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, Jamie reflects on how she has built communities across a variety of passion projects.
Microtrends come and go in less time than standard shipping. How does one keep up without overconsuming? Social media strategist and vintage reseller Elise Nye and Design Director Haley Burson show us how by styling three looks using pieces from Haley’s existing wardrobe — no purchase necessary!
Ella, the knit and crochet designer behind Red Bean Dream, talks openly about being copied by fast fashion brands, the pressure to lowball her pricing, and why she loves making patterns for her community.
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).
There’s unseen labor in any retail job, but in Casey Gilly’s case, the “unseen” was an actual haunting of the mall store where she worked. She tried to do something about it, but the paranormal activities only escalated from unsettling to utterly terrifying.
Comparing my earnings on Poshmark, Mecari, Depop, and Vinted for the months of July, August and September 2021.
Kiss the days of last-minute Amazon orders for Halloween goodbye and embrace the concept of a community costume closet. With a little planning and a lot of secondhand hunting, you’ll never be caught unprepared for a theme night again!
This dress is a star player in outfits for all occasions, from cozy days at home to “casual gothic” outings with my girlfriends.
This bold, practical jumper makes every outfit pop. I’ve worn it at least a hundred times — in summer, snowfall, and everything in between.
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.
MP Guillot of Ungarbage Magazine reflects on her past strategy of dressing to impress, and how she aims to curate a post-pandemic style uniform that doesn’t do anything but represent her true self.
As a fashion historian, I studiously dressed the part in sophisticated clothes. A year of quarantine gave me a chance to get dressed with less pressure and more play.
My style is equal parts dark academia and edgy vampire. This exquisite blouse allows for endless iterations within my aesthetic realm.
In writing this essay, I uncovered a history of self-loathing and reliance on external validation. Now I use mindfulness to explore my true personal style — and accept myself in the process.
I’m on a slow quest for ethically-made garments with spooky Victorian vibes and practical flourishes.
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.
For Meg, our Communications Director, power dressing means serving interesting monochromatic looks put together with comfort, joy, and sustainability in mind.
Can we enjoy looking cool without environmental guilt?! A solution might already be here: digital fashion!
