Throughout my life I have purchased wonderful, often never worn designer clothing at used clothing stores at a fraction of retail.
And the stores are different than church rummage sales where care and presentation matters. But even then, there are a couple of well known sales in my hometown that are legendary.
There was one store in Philadelphia profiled a while ago where there was a specific focus on consulting and helping women put together a work wardrobe.
Often it’s a matter of finding a style and a fit that works. And, yes, accessorizing gives a polished, individual touch.
Women looking for jobs without a ton of money to invest can look and feel great, too.
I always felt it was good for the environment, too. I donate my own lightly or never worn clothes to pass it on.
I never felt used clothing stores were shameful, or felt like I was picking through discards, but rather I was treasure hunting for a nice bargain.
Today, there are many more designers than back in my day, and maybe there’s an importance in that factor that Meghan is tapping into? I have not seen her finished line or its price points. But, Meghan like so many others loves fashion, and what it can do for confidence building. Her partnership with helping the working woman is not such a stretch as even her show Suits was set in the corporate world.
Where I’m gathering much criticism is coming from is in how people feel about “celebrity”. And, yes, it is a world with many superficial aspects. Especially Hollywood.
Meghan wants to bring her experience as a working woman to help empower other women - this is a perfectly good cause. Can an American woman do it successfully in the UK? Or, is she utilizing young British designers for her line? —I hear some major doubts out there, but we’ll see.
