Recently, I started reading Overdressed
Now, I can’t lie and say that I never purchase fast fashion items. But I don’t make it the basis of my wardrobe. Instead, I rely on fast fashion retailers solely for trendy items that I know will only be stylish for a season or two. They are also great resources for finding cute weekend wear. Plus, if you’re a youngster just starting out in your career (and, therefore, have NO money), places like Old Navy and Target can be absolute life savers when it comes to crafting your business wardrobe. Just be sure to save take good care of those garments so they can last until you get promoted and can upgrade to the Department stores. *lol*
What about you? What are YOUR thoughts on fast fashion?
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I totally agree with you! When I was younger these were my go to brands. I admit I still buy some things at these places but I no longer base my wardobe around them. Now that I am older a think a lot differently about my wardrobe choicees. I agree I think high quality is the best because you end up spending more money having to replace things over and over. I actually only now shop at some of the stores you mentioned for certain things like going out clothes, accessories and maybe if its really nice a jacket, blouse or other. But I do lean more towards H&M & Target because they have been bringing in designer merchandise into their stores and focusing on better quality trendy merchandise. I am not a big fan of Old Navy they have improved but I would only buy cold weather acessories and summer swimsuits & flip flops there. The quality of their clothing is not so great.
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I have no issue with “fast fashion.” Of course quality is preferred over quantity but I don’t believe clothes with a lower price point have to be relegated to the “broke post graduate” or to trendy, seasonal items. People should just do what works for them. Style is more important than fashion.
LOL at “broke post graduate”!
Other than the possible ethical issues (and, quite frankly, I’m not sure where I stand on the complicated issues), I have absolutely no issue with fast fashion, and use it frequently myself. I think, like you, it can be a relative life saver for those on a budget (and who know how to take care of their clothes), or it can be a source for trendier pieces. Like Tamara, though, I say, if it works, work it!
I think fast fashion has it’s place. Like you said, I use it for the uber trendy pieces that I’m likely to wear for just one season and when I don’t want to spend a fortune. Great post!