Thrifting: The new fashion trend
Colorful, affordable and sometimes crowded, thrift stores are becoming the new hot spot for teenagers and young adults to purchase clothing. Known to many, thrifting is the act of buying pre-owned clothing at a low or discounted price. These options can range from $5 windbreakers to $20 dresses. For many college students, thrifting is an accessible way to save money and shop sustainably. Freshman Kinesiology major Amber Peterson shared why she prefers thrifting as opposed to shopping elsewhere. She said, “I prefer thrifting because it’s much more environmentally friendly to shop secondhan...