Quince Try On: Can Frugal Also Be Fabulous? Is it Sustainable?

Is it possible to be both frugal and fabulous with your fashion choices? In this Quince try on haul, we'll put that idea to the test and also explore the sustainability of their clothing. Watch to see what we find!
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00:00 Intro
01:08 Mongolian Cashmere Fisherman Turtleneck Sweater
02:08 Ultra Stretch Ponte Straight Leg Pant
04:24 100% Washable Silk Skirt
05:25 Sleeveless Cashmere Dress
07:18 $50 Cashmere Sweater
08:26 Why The Sustainability Conversation Is Hard and Thoughts on Buying Fast Fashion (also proof I have ADHD since I rambled)
Fisherman Sweater: www.quince.com/women/mongolia...
Straight Leg Pants: www.quince.com/women/ultra-st...
Washable Skirt: www.quince.com/women/silk/sil...
Cashmere Dress: www.quince.com/women/mongolia...
Sweater: www.quince.com/women/cashmere...

[@digitalpunkdiva2894]

Thanks for your understanding of the implicit class bias inherent in most discussions of sustainability. Long ago quality construction in clothing was a given. So even budget items and synthetics were well sewn and designed to last. Natural fiber clothing was not a luxury it was ubiquitous. Over time in the digital age focus has shifted to "trends" instead of longevity. 35 years ago I was was buying the silk, cashmere and cotton items at affordable and reasonable prices now being thrifted by todays generation. I cannot find equivalent value in today's market. The cost of a well made cotton shirt is absurd. I'm glad you gave an objective review of Quince as I had been looking at the brand for a while.

[@beccabauer9683]

I love Quince.

[@jessicahernandez4950]

Loved what you said at the end about not shaming people. Well said. I love my sezane pieces but they are very pricey

[@alexandratheaverage]

Thank you for your kind words! It means a lot to me that you enjoyed the video and understood the importance of not shaming others for their fashion choices.

[@Hello-Stoiko]

Quince had a baby cashmere that I bought from last year. I wear it a lot and it doesn’t shed at all. The $50 does shed a little but so does Everlane’s at a higher price. In the winter my sweaters are basically all cashmere from Quince and a few from others, but I prefer Quince’s. And I really like what you said during the edit, it’s hard to buy nicer clothes within a lower income budget so this company does do that for many that I know ❤

[@alexandratheaverage]

No shedding? Quince's baby cashmere is like the superhero of sweaters, saving us from the annoyance of shedding wool! And I totally get what you mean about buying nicer clothes on a lower income budget even if they are not perfect when it comes to sustainability. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack, but Quince is definitely the needle in this case!

[@MrsPaulaTorres]

Zara does sell 100% pure linen items with 100% cotton lining, so does H&M
The real conversation that should be ongoing is how synthetic fibers destroy human health, animal health and the environmental health. Synthetic fibers should NOT be put on human body.

[@alexandratheaverage]

I have some fast fashion pieces that I still wear but I find that natural fibers feel way better

[@SonikaWriteofWhite]

where is your initial red cardigan from?

[@alexandratheaverage]

I got it from a vintage store! It’s from the 70s

[@beccabauer9683]

Where did you get your earrings?

[@alexandratheaverage]

I actually got them at a vintage fair in the bay area!

[@shawnnademers4505]

Sizes?

[@alexandratheaverage]

I am XS or 0/2