We love fashion, but we hate spending too much on outfits that are fashionable today while completely out of date tomorrow. Don't blame yourself for not being able to predict the trend. It's not you. It's fashion that went wrong. 

 

1. Fashion is overpriced. 

When we buy a brand new outfit from a clothing store, we are not only paying for the fabric, but the style, the brand value, the cost of store operation, and the hardwork of designers. It hurts us to realize the expensive dress from last year isn't trendy anymore. The truth is, fashion really doesn’t have to be overpriced. Why not indulge in your guilty pleasure at a local Goodwill store rather than somewhere 10 times more expensive on Newbury Street? One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. You may find it cheaper and more fun shopping at Goodwill. Besides, you can bring home more outfits under the same budget. 

 

2. Fashion is all about buying new stuff. 

Being a fashion lover requires keeping up with the latest trends, which somehow means not even setting our eyes upon the outfits we used to love. We all have that "used-to-be-favorite"sweater just sitting in the closet these days. Instead of eventually dumping it in the trash, why not donate it and let others share your taste and style? Maybe this Thanksgiving season is a great chance to not just think about what we will receive, but what we will give. 

 

3. Fashion is not very eco-friendly. 

It takes 6 months for the environment to break down a cotton T-shirt, up to 5 years a pair of wool socks, 25-40 years a pair of leather shoes, 30-40 years Nylon fabric, and 1 million years glass bottles! When your old clothes and household items end up in the landfill, it is the environment who's paying the huge price for your fashion and style. Alternative? Donate your stuff. Goodwill received nearly 115 tons of reusable items from local campus donors during Spring move-out, and these donations find their place in another household rather than in a landfill. Recycle your own clothes and share your style at the same time, being fashionable and eco-friendly is just this simple.