Worn once, they've been sitting neglected in a corner of my closet, gathering dust and awaiting the day I find the courage to throw them in a brown paper bag and haul them down to the neighborhood thrift shop, where a 19-year-old art student with creatively dyed bangs will look at them, give me a fake smile, and say, "No thanks, honey." Selling clothes to thrift and consignment stores can be an awkward experience—scratch that, it *is* an awkward experience, every time. Nothing erodes self-esteem quite like inviting an uber-hip thrift store employee to judge the worthiness of your wardrobe and then insult you with a $3 credit for your Outside Lands 2010 T-shirt.
And that's a shame, because second-hand shopping offers the best of both worlds: You get new threads, your wallet stays happily stuffed with bills, and those blue suede boots find a better home. Whether you're looking to buy or sell, several apps and services are happy to assist your foray into the sustainable fashion movement—and they can help you avoid waiting in a glacial sellers' line at a thrift store with a garbage bag of cast-offs in your hand and a hopeful look on your face. Here are six sartorial standouts.
Pros: Nicely designed, well-organized storefront with huge variety across all categories. Good browsing experience. Buyers can follow favorite sellers.
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