Slay Sustainably with Secondhand Style
Written by: Sian Bitner-Kearney
Today, August 25, is National Secondhand Wardrobe Day, and honey, it’s your cue to serve fierce looks in pre-loved fashion that’s as good for the planet as it is for your closet.
Reuse. Refresh. Reinvent Your Wardrobe.
Shopping secondhand isn’t just a vibe, it’s a full-on eco flex. Every time you snag a thrifted treasure, you’re:
Reducing waste: 85% of consumer textiles end up in landfills or incinerators. Secondhand shopping keeps those gems in circulation.
Saving resources: Producing new clothes guzzles water, energy, and raw materials. A single cotton tee? Over 700 gallons of water. Thrift it instead.
Slashing pollution: Manufacturing and shipping new goods pump out serious carbon emissions. Secondhand = smaller footprint, bigger impact.
Fighting fast fashion: Say “bye” to exploitative labor and “hi” to ethical consumption.
So yeah, that vintage blazer isn’t just a style statement, it’s a planet-saving power move.
Shop the Rock Your Beauty Boutiques!
And what about those stunning looks gracing our Rock Your Beauty Fashion Show runway? All sourced from Cincinnati’s finest vintage and secondhand boutiques. These shops curate stories, one fabulous pre-loved piece at a time. Click here to see which local legends styled our models for this year’s show.
Shine and Share
Celebrate National Secondhand Wardrobe Day by rocking your thrifted flair like the icon you are. Hit up your local thrift, vintage, or consignment shop and find that piece that makes you feel unstoppable. Then snap a pic, tag the boutique, tag us @rockyourbeauty_cincinnati, and drop those hashtags like confetti.
Whether it’s a bold print, a retro gem, or a look that screams “I woke up like this,” wear it loud, proud, and unapologetically YOU. Because confidence, that’s your most sustainable accessory.
Step into Your Power. Rock Your Beauty!