Fall 2025 Thrift Haul: How I Saved Big Buying Secondhand on Poshmark
Hey, it's Meg Ann Lee! If you've been keeping up with me, you know I've been on a mission: an entire year without buying any new clothes. That doesn't mean I can't treat myself-it just means I shop smarter by buying secondhand. This week, I'm sharing my fall 2025 secondhand haul, where every item is thrifted or found on Poshmark.
The best part? I found pieces that are still in stores right now-but I paid half the cost (or less) by buying secondhand.
Why I'm Choosing Secondhand
We all love a good deal, but secondhand shopping goes deeper than saving money. Here's why it matters:
1. Fast Fashion Moves Too Fast
Shoppers are cycling through clothing faster than ever, which means new-with-tags items often end up in resale shops or on apps like Poshmark almost instantly. That's how I score items that are still online at full retail price, but secondhand for 50-70% off.
2. The Numbers Don't Lie
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The global fashion industry generates about 92 million tonnes of textile waste each year.
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In the U.S., millions of tons of clothing are thrown away annually-even when much of it is perfectly wearable.
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The resale market is booming, projected to reach $367 billion by 2029, growing far faster than traditional retail.
Buying secondhand gives clothes a second life, cuts waste, and reduces the demand for new fast-fashion production.
3. It's Better for Your Wallet and the Planet
When you choose secondhand, you save major cash (hello, budget-friendly fashion!)Â You get unique pieces that not everyone else is wearing which is my favorite part!
My Secondhand Fall Haul
I created some price comparisons for you to check out, but they're really about something bigger: reclaiming value, pushing back against "disposable fashion," and stamping your personal style without needing to be part of the problem.
Let's dive in - here are some of my favorite fall finds, how much I saved, and why these are wins not just for my closet, but for the planet.
