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RED LINE FINDS CONSIGNMENT SHOPS

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Molly Molloy

With Instagram shops and influencers always advertising their favorite stores, it’s the hardest it has ever been to stay clear of fast fashion. Luckily, there are plenty of stores right on the red line that can help you shop ethically and sustainably, all while keeping up with the latest trends!

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Current Boutique, located just a quick walk from the Bethesda Metro Station, is absolutely perfect for staying on-trend, eco-friendly, and within your budget. The struggle I have with certain consignment and second-hand stores is that they often label themselves as trendy but then just have worn out Forever 21 and H&M clothes. What I love about Current Boutique is that they have quality prices at major discounts. I usually spot a couple of Micheal Kors and Kate Spade pieces while I’m there! Another great thing about this store is that they have racks entirely dedicated to current trends. For instance, right when you walk in you’ll find a big rack entirely dedicated to animal print and just next to it all the plaid skirts you can imagine!

If you had trouble at Current, just walk across the street to the Montgomery County Thrift Store. I won’t lie, it’s a bit more of a dig to find a true treasure here, but when you do it makes it that much more rewarding. Also because it’s true thrift, it’s even less expensive than consignment options!

Still hunting? No problem, just a block further and you’ll hit Remix Recycling Co, another prime sustainable clothing store. While Remix is primarily a consignment store, they also have a lot of great new items like jewelry and accessories that are made sustainably. It’s a quaint little store so the staff is always on hand to give you their advice and input on the pieces. If you’re lucky, their star employee, Wendy the cat, will help you out with his best advice.

Need something just a little bit closer to campus? Take a short walk to St. Albans opportunity shop down by the Cathedral. Not only do they have the perfect vintage sweaters to cuddle up in this fall and winter, but they also have cute antique home decor perfect for your dorm.

Not only is thrifting and consignment shopping fun, it is truly helping save the world! As much as we love our fast fashion trends, it’s one of the biggest pollutants on our planet. By putting our money towards stores like these, we not only save our sense of style and our wallets, but also the world!

Molly Molloy

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