Buying a secondhand garment instead of new can cut its carbon footprint by about 82 percent, since the emissions of making it are already spent.
Start with basics and outerwear at thrift stores, where quality pieces often hide among the racks.
Use online resale for specific sizes and brands, since search filters make secondhand feel almost like shopping new.
Wash and repair finds before wearing, and a thrifted wardrobe becomes both cheaper and kinder to the planet.
The best garment is the one that does not have to be made all over again.