It’s no secret that thrift shopping is my favorite approach to sustainable fashion. The garments tend to be cheaper, higher quality, and more unique than what you might find at a conventional fast-fashion retailer. So here are 8 pieces of clothing that you should always thrift over buying new.

While “thrift hauls” aren’t sustainable at all, I do believe that mindful thrifting can be a viable alternative to traditional shopping. As a means for personal accountability, as well as to spark conversation around how we can be more mindful consumers, here are some of the secondhand pieces that I’ve picked up over the last four months and my logic behind those purchases.