I definitely agree this becomes a nasty cycle especially from an influencer perspective. Some ways I try to be mindful is paying really close attention to why I get rid of clothes I have. What about these clothes made them less favorable than other items in my wardrobe. I try to see the process as refinement of figuring out what does and does not work for me. But! The main point is to eventually become a picky purchaser, like you mentioned in the end!
Thrift stores were never for low income people to buy clothing at lower prices then new. They have always been for profit businesses and corporations out there trying to turn a profit. Even charity stores are out there trying to turn a profit for whatever organization they are supporting.
Thank you for this video, it's such an important topic. I remember this one content creator that kept doing this over and over. They'd go on these hauls and come back like "omg you guys I did so well this time" and they'd seem like they *absolutely loved* every single item and were so, so happy they got it. Only for a couple of months later (sometimes even shorter) to roll by with a declutter video in which they had "many reasons" as to why that was not a good purchase and they were getting rid of it, but it was all "Ok" because they could "donate it back". The cycle repeated over and over and it really made me question whether they were learning anything about their shopping habits at all? Plus it gives people the idea that you can overconsume and it's all fine as long as it's thrifted because you can always donate it back. Not everything that is donated back will make it to the thrift store again; processing returned items takes resources, time, and possibly money, and these items come on top of all the other items that are first-time donations... Long-story short, this creator moved away from this content so that's at least something, but for every creator that moves away from it, a new one spawns. I'm just tired of how everything is excused all the time under the guise of "it's just work" or "it's Ok, it's thrifted so it's sustainable" with no self-reflection going into it whatsoever.
Great video, good thoughts and delivery! I agree with the other comment that it would be nice to see some samples of the decluttering/haul videos alongside your commentary. Looking forward to your future videos 🙂
Can you show a few clips of what you’re talking about? Like show clips of the hauling, then of them deflated those exact things with how far apart the videos were, to show how short the time was between buying and getting rid of it
I feel like in a lot of declutter videos I've watched, the creators say something like "I just bought this and I know I won't wear it." Also, I am not super keen on targeting any creator in particular (I even hesitated making the thumbnail what it is) 😅 I'll definitely keep that in mind for future videos tho
i disagree. purging is part of consumption. decluttering is part of the fast fashion life cycle. following trends, throwing out or "donating" (the shops are throwing away a majority of it) clothes to keep up with rapid style changes, monetizing consumption, they all treat clothing as a disposable product which is the problem. it is not in fact unrealistic to expect people to keep their clothes until they're unwearable. that's how we've always done it until fast fashion. it's just not appealing to ask people to do that because buying new clothes is the new norm. and it feels good. its not as tho i never buy new clothes or watch this content, but i think it is a bad habit that we should be more critical of. if you wanna get new clothes and make sure yours don't go in a landfill, please try clothing swaps.
I dont take them seriously anymore, the ones that declutter and buy again-like whats the point,it makes me mad,thats why i dont watch them anymore,its a joke for me
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If more thrift stores had dressing rooms it would definitely help get less.
I definitely agree this becomes a nasty cycle especially from an influencer perspective. Some ways I try to be mindful is paying really close attention to why I get rid of clothes I have. What about these clothes made them less favorable than other items in my wardrobe. I try to see the process as refinement of figuring out what does and does not work for me. But! The main point is to eventually become a picky purchaser, like you mentioned in the end!
This is the first video I've seen of yours, but I love your manner of speaking. Very calming. Subscribed!!!
Thrift stores were never for low income people to buy clothing at lower prices then new. They have always been for profit businesses and corporations out there trying to turn a profit. Even charity stores are out there trying to turn a profit for whatever organization they are supporting.
Thank you for this video, it's such an important topic.
I remember this one content creator that kept doing this over and over. They'd go on these hauls and come back like "omg you guys I did so well this time" and they'd seem like they *absolutely loved* every single item and were so, so happy they got it. Only for a couple of months later (sometimes even shorter) to roll by with a declutter video in which they had "many reasons" as to why that was not a good purchase and they were getting rid of it, but it was all "Ok" because they could "donate it back". The cycle repeated over and over and it really made me question whether they were learning anything about their shopping habits at all? Plus it gives people the idea that you can overconsume and it's all fine as long as it's thrifted because you can always donate it back. Not everything that is donated back will make it to the thrift store again; processing returned items takes resources, time, and possibly money, and these items come on top of all the other items that are first-time donations...
Long-story short, this creator moved away from this content so that's at least something, but for every creator that moves away from it, a new one spawns. I'm just tired of how everything is excused all the time under the guise of "it's just work" or "it's Ok, it's thrifted so it's sustainable" with no self-reflection going into it whatsoever.
@@tripodologia couldn't agree more!!
Great video, good thoughts and delivery! I agree with the other comment that it would be nice to see some samples of the decluttering/haul videos alongside your commentary. Looking forward to your future videos 🙂
we are in another level of capitalism
True that 🥲
Unrelated but you’re stunning!!! Also I love the way you tackled this issue!! ❤❤❤
Can you show a few clips of what you’re talking about? Like show clips of the hauling, then of them deflated those exact things with how far apart the videos were, to show how short the time was between buying and getting rid of it
I feel like in a lot of declutter videos I've watched, the creators say something like "I just bought this and I know I won't wear it." Also, I am not super keen on targeting any creator in particular (I even hesitated making the thumbnail what it is) 😅 I'll definitely keep that in mind for future videos tho
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i disagree. purging is part of consumption. decluttering is part of the fast fashion life cycle. following trends, throwing out or "donating" (the shops are throwing away a majority of it) clothes to keep up with rapid style changes, monetizing consumption, they all treat clothing as a disposable product which is the problem. it is not in fact unrealistic to expect people to keep their clothes until they're unwearable. that's how we've always done it until fast fashion. it's just not appealing to ask people to do that because buying new clothes is the new norm. and it feels good. its not as tho i never buy new clothes or watch this content, but i think it is a bad habit that we should be more critical of. if you wanna get new clothes and make sure yours don't go in a landfill, please try clothing swaps.
I agree that fast fashion is a huge issue
I dont take them seriously anymore, the ones that declutter and buy again-like whats the point,it makes me mad,thats why i dont watch them anymore,its a joke for me