Remember that old pair of jeans or t-shirt... no matter what mood you were in, it always felt good.

It might of had a sentimental stain or a hole here and there. But that's what made it yours. Or you could buy this sentiment ready made. Ripped jeans and faded t-shirts (without the war stories) are 'in' every season by the big $$$ brands. I think it's hard to purchase a memory.

Op shops have some good stories. Not always forthcoming. But what you can imagine from the warn down jacket elbows and the softness of pre loved denim, is endless. Add your own touch, a favourite scarf, and your story has linked with someone else's. Not only does this feel good but it also makes sustainable sense. 

In 2007, 3.25 million tonnes of clothing and textiles flowed through the UK each year, that's approximately 55kg per person. A recorded 30kg is wasted each year with only an eighth of that going to charities for reuse. Our hunger for fast fashion greatly out weighs our ability to sustain fashion waste. 

Share the pre loved. 

Get your next favourite at an op shop and while your there, hand over the clothes you won't use any more. Everyone benefits.