Michael Batiste

On the consumer level everyone wants nice quality cheap clothes. The issue is there is no where to buy them. If you are able to find something affordable you can assume there will be some issues with the garment. Cheap clothes are easier to make because of cheap production. Charles Manning says there is 7 reasons why the cheap clothes are cheap, "Designers like these because they can make clothes more forgiving and help hide fit issues that arise when you use flat, smooth seams. Also, sharply tailored garments are more difficult to make, more expensive, and can be worn by fewer people. Think about it — the better something fits you, the worse it is going to fit pretty much everyone else." This makes complete sense and creates the need for quality cheap clothes. There is no where to find new cheap clothes. This creates the need for trading.

To avoid issues like these some people have found alternatives. Such as thrift shopping and trading with others. Thrift stores are great for some. This allows for the consumer to have a chance at having something of quality but at a cheap price. Some consumers feel as though you have better chance of developing your own style in a thrift store. Versus seeing the trending fashion styles. Others feel as though thrifting is good for all purpose clothes, especially for dressing kids. Because kids do not carry the same value on clothes as much as an adult does. Some other things about thrifting is people say it is a less stressful experience. Because, "there’s a much smaller financial investment in each item, it’s not as hard to let go." For some people thrifting is a relaxing experience. For some they are overwhelmed by the amount of clothes they have and how big some are. This can create the idea of work and exercise for some. 

Then there is the community of DIY's. This community have resulted in creating things on their own. 

1. The app will allow an experience of quick and easy shopping. 
2. This will give shoppers a reliable source to go to for their clothing shopping needs. 
3. This will help young teens looking for new and cheap back to school clothes. 
4. This will assure parents and the shoppers that they are trading on a reliable network.
5. Having this will help people find clothing of all sorts in their size and style. 
6. This will also help people establish a sense of style for their self.
7. The app will introduce you to new sale items that you might be interested in. 
8. This will also give suggestions on items you may like. Based on previous purchases and watched items. 
9. This app will eliminate the exercising factor of walking around a store until you find something you like. 
10. This will also create a convenient interface for people to get quick items. 
11. The app will not only introduce you to styles and stores. But you can also find out how to maintain the clothes or how to create other creations. Using the item, such as distress denim or color dying. 
12.  This will also help young adults that do not have cars or rides to the shopping areas. 
13. This will also help young adults on budgets find affordable clothes that they will like. 
14. This will also help people find local creations. 
15. This will also help young adults earn money and new clothes by getting rid of old clothes. 

http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/how-to/a31686/reasons-your-clothes-look-cheap/
http://www.treehugger.com/style/10-reasons-why-thrift-stores-are-awesome.html