buy clothing from thrift stores or fair trade companies only

well, i kinda bought some jeans at the levi’s store today. i feel bad about it, but i needed a new pair of jeans. i actually bought 2 pairs, but i’m taking one back tomorrow because i’m not happy with them, and i’d like to be happy and sure of a purchase like that. i also bought a pair of shorts and a tank top from the Gap. the issue here is that it’s much easier for me to go to a store like that and find a pair of shorts/pants that i like and that fit me, than to go to a thrift store and spend hours looking for something i may not even find.

i need help with this goal…... anyone?

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one part of me says “wow, look at those beautiful clothes she’s wearing, i need to get something like that, probably at [insert name of corporate store here].”

another part argues, “you can find the most beautiful clothes at thrift stores, it may take you a little time, but you can do this.”

i think i’ll go with the latter, but with loads of patience under my belt….

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ps. i’ll let you know how it goes… :)