We are drawn to the vastness of Primark
and is ability to cater to those on a budget, and those seeking gems in the
unlikely of places. The individualism of Urban Outfitters allows us to create
our own style and discover eclectic brands, the cleanliness of Reiss allows us
to browse peacefully.
If like me you struggle with
wanting a lot to choose from, but also seeking a tailored collection, it’s hard
to know which store to visit and finding which one represents you the most. So like
me, you visit them all. I’ve analysed my shopping habits and here are the pros
and cons of fast fashion and investing in designer pieces.
Pros and Cons of Fast Fashion.
PROS
If you like to change up your
look often, and prefer on trend pieces, the world of fast fashion can knock you
up a fad or a trend in less than no time for you to try.
Budget friendly – important if
your’re unsure if a trend is for you, or you’re on a budget
Last minute party? Between the
Value Stores and High Street Stores you can knock up a look perfect for any
event in a lunch hour.
CONS.
Not planet friendly. Fast fashion
has bigger consequences on our wider environment from poorly paid workers, to
our cast offs ending up on landfills.
Quality. Occasionally it’s true
what they say, the cheap clothes aren’t meant to last. So either you end up
purchasing more, or it falling apart after a few washes.
It feeds our impulses. Whilst
this could be considered a good thing, it doesn’t allow us time to process if
we really want it not. We all love a Primark splurge and
finding a few gems hiding amongst the cluttered rails. We are motivated by the
fear that whatever we want might not be there tomorrow.
How to cover come:
Breath. It’s okay If you never
have it. If you’re really in mourning then EBay works a treat for those things
you missed out on, because someone, somewhere has bought it, in your size and
has decided it was an impulse purchase and they don’t really need it. Search EBay
before you think all is lost.
Pros and Cons of Investing.
In 10 years’ time, you’ll have
that almost vintage coat everyone’s lusting after because the style just made a
comeback. Cue envious stares.
When you spend a lot of money on
something 80% of the time we get a good “cost per wear” on the item. Take my Uggs
for example. Back in 2006 they cost £140. I wore them 365 times (at least)
meaning each wear cost me approximately 40p, before throwing them out. (but not
before using them as house slippers)
Quality, unlike fast fashion the
care taken to put together a designer item is greater than that of a high
street item, so it will more like than likely stand the question of time.
CONS
The initial parting with the
cash. Okay, so that £300 coat is beautiful and it probably will age really
well. But can you afford to part with £300 right away?
You can never guarantee you’ll
make your money back if you sell it, or even come close to it. It’s only worth
selling if it’s immaculate.
There’s probably a high street
one, out there somewhere, just as good!.
Overal:
It’s about knowing when to invest
and when to cheap out. Tights, will ladder no matter what the cost, so it’s
best to bulk buy high street tights than invest in a pair you’ll cry over if
you get a snag in them. Shoes, now, we only get one set of feet so take care of
them! Cheap flat pumps will do you know favours when your 80, a proper pair of
shoes will last ages and keep you from getting bunions (ick). Clothes, now the
High street is full of options, so only buy designer if it’s something
important, like a wedding dress. Bags, Mix it up, the classics like Mulberry
Bayswater and the Louis Vuitton Neverfull will never age, want something a bit
more on trend? Laser cut clutch anyone? Try the high street.
TWC X
