Resale stores are a great way for you to save money on your clothing budget, especially when you are trying to get out of debt. Did you know that there is a day designated to raise awareness about second hand clothing? I didn’t. However, today is National Second Hand Wardrobe Day. That’s right, a day to celebrate second hand wardrobes.
There are many benefits to second hand clothing: you save money, choosing resale clothes is a more eco-concious choice as it puts reuse into practice, resale stores provide employment opportunities for at-risk populations, and resale clothes are a great fundraiser for the organizations involved.
The following is a small announcement from the U.S. Census Bureau regarding National Second Hand Wardrobe Day.
Americans love a bargain as well as the hunt for a good deal but many people draw the line at buying used clothing. That’s why this is National Second Hand Wardrobe Day. The idea is to encourage thrift store donations and to remove the stigma of buying previously used clothing and accessories by noting their economic and ecological benefits. Across the U.S., there are nearly 92,000 stores selling used merchandise, usually including clothing, and they have annual sales of nearly $10 billion. Some are commercial ventures; many are run by nonprofit organizations. About 80 percent of such stores do not have paid employees.
