Green Initiative's Autumn Look Book
A collection of thrifted outfits from UAB students
Compiled by Ashing Landers
Briana Scott
Year: Junior
Major: Theater
Why do you like to thrift?
“Before I started thrifting, my fashion sense was NOT there. I didn’t look forward to putting together outfits. And everybody wore the same thing. It wasn’t until I started thrifting that I found my sense of style and actually enjoyed putting together outfits.”
Thrift Store Recommendation: Lovelady Thrift Store
Striped Jumpsuit: America's Thrift Store (Center Point)
Cassie Shirah Year: Sophomore Major: Pre-Nursing Why do you like to thrift? “Not only is it good for the environment to reuse clothes instead of supporting fast fashion industries it also saves money and is good bonding time to experience with your friends” Thrift Store Recommendations: Lovelady Thrift Store and America’s Thrift Store
Emily Magda
Year: Junior
Majors: Political Science and International Relations
Why do you like to thrift?
“Curbing fast fashion is essential to reducing harmful industrial impacts on the environment -- by purchasing clothing secondhand, you're helping to reduce overly indulgent CO2 emissions, water usage, and plastic/textile waste by fast fashion companies like H&M and Zara. Not only is it a fun activity, but thrifting is also a great way to obtain unique pieces that have a history behind them.“
Thrift Store Recommendations: Lovelady Thrift Store and America’s Thrift Store (namely the ones in Center Point and Alabaster)
Cassie's Turtleneck and overall dress: Center of Hope thrift store (Alabaster) Emily's top: America's Thrift Store, nike pants: depot White Adidas: Lovely Thrift Store Purple Nikes: America's Thrift Store (Center Point)
Sweater: Thredup, Jeans: Depop
Ashling Landers
Year: Sophomore
Major: Public Health
Why do you like to thrift?
I love to thrift because it is an affordable way to add unique items to my wardrobe without hurting the planet.
Thrift Store Recommendations: Lovelady Thrift Store, America’s Thrift Store in Alabaster, Sozo Trading Co. Online: Depop and ThredUp