Yes, you *can* secondhand shop for swimsuits.
, recalls running into her fair share of sourcing nightmares — including a suit covered in blood splatter. But her biggest piece of advice for shoppers is to buy from a seller that you trust. “Personally, I meticulously inspect each swimsuit I source for quality and cleanliness, make any necessary repairs, then I wash and disinfect them before listing,” she tells NYLON of her thorough resale process, which involves using Lysol Laundry Sanitizer, an antibacterial laundry additive.
As to how she got into the vintage swimwear game, Rose cites her beachy roots and innate love for secondhand shopping as the main driving forces. “I’ve always been a beach girl, so I have more swimsuits than any rational person should own,” she recalls. “I originally just started picking up vintage bikinis for myself when I would thrift or shop on resale sites.
Rose believes, like all fashion categories, that swimwear has also been impacted by the breakneck speed of trend cycles due to fast fashion. “Lower quality, mass-produced bikinis have become the norm, which, of course, creates more waste and raises concerns about ethical production,” she notes. And while sustainability can be a major reason to shop secondhand, there’s also the possibility of micro-trend fatigue, as well as a desire to invest in unique fashion items instead.
But before fully committing to shopping for vintage swimwear, there are a few things you should consider to ensure you’re proceeding safely. Read on for our best expert tips.Similar to shopping for any other secondhand category, the more information you have on the condition and other specifics of an item, the better the outcome will likely be. As Rose points out, vintage swimwear is almost always non-refundable, so getting the full rundown of a product helps prevent any surprises.
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