Buying, selling and recycling clothes has always been the ultimate in eco fashion, reducing waste and the environmental impacts associated with the manufacture of new clothes. But in the past, for many there has been a social stigma attached to buying second hand clothes and the belief that wearing them might give a negative message perhaps about their financial status. Recently, there has been a shift in views and second hand clothes have not only become accepted but they have become positively fashionable with people flocking to clothes swapping parties, eBay attracting thousands of users and shopping at car boot sales and charity shops becoming a national pass time.

So why the switch? Well there are lots of contributing factors, not least the recession and greater environmental awareness, but it is more than that. Consumer behaviour is changing as people move away from fast fashion instead opting for higher quality clothes that are made to last. Women in particular are doing their own thing. Instead of just following the trends dictated by the fashion industry, they are making their own trends. Women are becoming more confident in finding pieces of clothing that suit their colouring, figure, personality, lifestyle and budget. Celebrities have also fuelled the trend for second hand clothes by giving people a taste for designer clothes. The desire for new clothes often exceeds people budget for buying them. For many, in their quest for style, second hand clothes are the only option and as a bonus they get to feel good that they have done something positive for the environment.

www.posh-swaps.com is both frugal and eco friendly. It is completely free to swap, buy and sell second hand clothing on Posh-swaps.com and best of all it is great fun. It is a great way to try out new looks without spending too much money and recycle clothes. Clothes Swapping is the ultimate guilt free alternative to shopping no credit card bill, no carbon footprint.

Article by Ceri Heathcote