Not only is thrifting an art and a way for one to dress in an individualistic style, but it also benefits the local community.
These vintage stores are all locally owned small businesses, which is an important thread in the health and charm of downtown Madison.
Additionally, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul owns St. Vincent de Paul and Dig & Save, which is a charitable organization. Be a conscientious consumer and shop at these stores to support the less fortunate in the community.
All proceeds go to the society's food pantry in Madison and other services to help area homeless and low-income families. If you want to rid yourself of clothes, or any item, donate your goods to these places. Remember your junk could be somebody else's treasure and be useful at many different levels.
All these stores also support the concept of recycling and rejuvenation by finding used clothes and, instead of giving up on them, they try to find somebody who sees the value.
These stores vastly cut down on waste as they look at wardrobes from people in the area and resell items in the store.
So there is a greater good after a day of shopping at thrift stores; you can garb yourself in exclusive threads, but you also can wear those items knowing that you shopped in a charitable, supportive fashion.
