Gen Z loves buying secondhand fashion items.

My Ngoc feels that those who know how to mix and match clothes demonstrate good taste - Photo: QUANG HUY

Cost savings, diverse styles, and the freedom to mix and match are the factors that make secondhand fashion an unmissable trend for young people.

Create your own style with secondhand fashion.

One afternoon during rush hour at Ban Co Market (District 3, Ho Chi Minh City), people were excitedly choosing secondhand items that suited them.

Having just found a pair of boots she really liked, My Ngoc (28 years old) said she has been a fan of this fashion style since her student days. As a Gen Z, My Ngoc feels that young people who know how to style secondhand clothes have good taste.

"For me, secondhand clothes offer many options for styling outfits. For example, I want to buy a pair of leather boots. When going to work, I can combine these boots with office attire, and when going out, I can pair them with some casual outfits," Ngoc smiled.

Having prior experience, My Ngoc shared an interesting tip for choosing and coordinating outfits based on observation and touch to feel the material. For example, when buying leather shoes, Ngoc looks at them and touches the leather. If she feels they're good, those shoes will be her top choice.

Sharing the same interest, Le Thuong (25 years old) searched the entire market to find a dress that matched the shirt she already had at home. When asked about her own fashion preferences, Thuong happily shared styling tips from secondhand fashion with everyone.

With some secondhand items that are beautiful and suit her personal style but have rips or stains, Thuong will "fix" them by adding accessories to cover up the flaws, such as stickers, glasses, scarves, etc. Thuong says this way of styling still highlights the stitching and hides all the imperfections of the outfit, which she is quite happy with.

Hunting for secondhand fashion with many special offers and discounts - Photo: QUANG HUY

Many designs are coordinated to suit different styles - Photo: QUANG HUY

Get carried away shopping because the deals are too good to miss!

In the evening, visiting a secondhand clothing shop in Thu Duc City (Ho Chi Minh City), Lam Ngoc (26 years old) left satisfied after choosing quality items at reasonable prices. Lam Ngoc shared that buying secondhand clothes is more advantageous because there are shirts priced similarly to new ones, with the same quality.

Whenever she buys new clothes, Ngoc usually spends a significant amount on choosing jackets and shirts from fashion stores. However, with the rise of secondhand fashion, she loves hunting for items with many new designs and much more reasonable prices. Especially since secondhand items often have many special offers.

"Before, I had to spend a lot of money to buy a new shirt. Now, I can choose from many more styles for the same amount of money at secondhand stores, and if I'm lucky, I might even find designer items," Ngoc laughed.

Understanding the trend among young people to buy secondhand items, Nhu Phuong (21 years old) and her friends from her hometown opened a consignment store selling clothes, accessories, shoes, bags, etc., in Hue City.

Having a passion for business and being inspired by stores in Ho Chi Minh City, Nhu Phuong said that the reason she wanted to open this store was because Gen Z is currently fond of buying secondhand clothes.

As Phuong excitedly shared: "I opened this store because I want young people to be able to freely buy clothes at affordable prices that suit their budgets. Besides that, I also aim to protect the environment and maximize the use of clothing."

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/gen-z-me-sam-do-thoi-trang-secondhand-20240717105802923.htm