I'm a Loyal The RealReal Shopper—Here Are My Secret Finds
Given the opportunity, I will wax poetic any day of the week about the seemingly endless advantages of shopping recycled fashion. Right out of the gate, it's friendly to the environment. One of the biggest polluters of our planet is excess waste, so if you can find something that's been worn before rather than reaching for something new—do it. Next, it solves the problem of feeling you're wearing the same thing as everybody else. If you've snagged a pair of Prada loafers from the '90s, it's likely you won't spot them on anyone else. And finally, it's kind to the wallet. Because you are buying something that's been worn before, it's subsequently going to be cheaper. What's not to love about the whole process?
As such, I'm an avid shopper on The RealReal and spend a substantial amount of time on the site perusing its hidden treasures. As a token of my love for eco-friendly shopping and stylish pieces in general, continue ahead for my favorite 21 pieces of the moment.
The kind of simple yet stylish bag you'll reach for time and time again.
Style this striped skirt with a simple white tee and your favorite heels.
Speaking of: Here's how to look current without shopping all of the time.
Nicole Kliest is a freelance writer and editor based in New York City who focuses on fashion, travel, food, wine, and pretty much anything else that's amusing to write about. After graduating from Pepperdine University with a bachelor's in journalism and creative writing, she started her career back in 2010 as Who What Wear's photo editor and throughout the last decade has contributed to publications including Fashionista, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, The Zoe Report, PopSugar, Fodor's Travel, and several others. She also copywrites and has worked with clients such as Frame, Sea, 3x1, Intelligentsia, and others to develop brand voices through storytelling and creative marketing. She's very passionate about the ways we can improve our sustainability efforts in the fashion industry as well as cultivating content that's diverse and inclusive of all people. When she's not checking out the latest restaurant opening in her West Village neighborhood or riding her bicycle along the West Side Highway, she can be found scheming her next trip somewhere around the world. (Up next is Vienna.)
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