If you love athleisure, yoga, or Team Canada’s 2024 Summer Olympic kit, you’re probably familiar with Lululemon. Lululemon is known for its high-quality, flattering athletic wear in a variety of colours.
If you’ve been eyeing up a pair of their leggings, tank tops, or sweaters, you may want to consider buying your Lululemon second-hand. Shopping second-hand can unlock a new shopping experience with many benefits.
Buying Lululemon second-hand is entirely worth it. The top 5 reasons to buy Lululemon second-hand are:
- Finding high-quality items for a fraction of the price
- Accessing limited edition colours
- Accessing discontinued styles
- Shopping second-hand is eco-friendly
- Supporting local businesses
Read along as we unpack each of these reasons to show you exactly why buying Lululemon can help you find unique pieces, save money, and help the planet—all at the same time.
Finding High-Quality Items at Low Prices
One of the most significant benefits of shopping second-hand for Lululemon items is the price point. Lululemon is known for being luxurious, and their in-store prices reflect that. Brand-new Lululemon leggings come with a high price tag—sometimes as high as $178—making them a pricey investment in your wardrobe.
When you decide to buy second-hand, you can find Lululemon items that are still high-quality but cost a fraction of the price. For example, you can find Lululemon leggings on The Peacock’s consignment website priced at as low as $64! Because we’re a consignment store that hand-picks the items we offer, you’re also getting an item in great condition with that lower price tag.
Accessing Limited Edition Items
Lululemon is known for frequently introducing new colours for its items. However, once many of these colours are gone, they’re not coming back. Taking away colours after the end of a season or a collection lets Lululemon create FOMO (the fear of missing out) in its customers. FOMO is used in marketing to encourage customers to buy new products before they’re gone forever.
Lululemon leverages its limited-edition colours to create FOMO. When companies like Lululemon tell customers a specific colour might not be around forever, they encourage people to buy an item quickly.
When you shop second-hand, you don’t have to let the pressure of FOMO marketing get to you. You can access hundreds of popular Lululemon items in previously unavailable colours and items.
Accessing Discontinued Styles
While the styles that Lululemon creates for their clothing lines don’t come and go as fast as their seasonal colours, some products get discontinued. Many people will understand the pain of their favourite legging style or sports bra no longer being sold and having to search for a replacement.
When you choose to shop second-hand Lululemon, you have the chance to wear your favourite product for longer. Consignment shops and thrift stores frequently carry discontinued Lululemon styles in previously popular colours.
While you may not be able to find your favourite discontinued products forever, buying second-hand items gives you time to research and find a suitable replacement.
Loving the Planet While Shopping
Some of the manufacturing practices in the fashion industry are leading to major environmental problems. The global fashion industry is responsible for as much as 20% of freshwater pollution and 10% of carbon emissions yearly, and Lululemon’s practices may contribute to the problem.
The fashion industry’s impact has created the need for a more sustainable way to shop. When you shop second-hand, you keep high-quality clothes out of landfills and reduce the demand for new clothes to be produced. This means that shopping at consignment stores is not only budget-friendly but also great for the planet!
Supporting Local Businesses
Another benefit of shopping second-hand consignment stores in your local community is that you’re supporting a local business. Supporting local businesses has various benefits, including supporting your local economy and innovation in your area.
In addition, supporting local businesses allows them to give back to their community. At The Peacock Boutique Consignment, we donate clothing to local charities in the Calgary area so that we can give back.
Shop High-Quality Consignment in Calgary
Leaping into shopping second-hand can be an overwhelming experience. Finding unique, affordable, high-quality items on second-hand websites like Poshmark or in large stores like Value Village may seem impossible. Luckily, there’s a better way to shop second-hand.
The Peacock Boutique Consignment uses a consignment structure. This means that we curate the items we sell and only bring you items in excellent condition. Our curation process means you won’t have to dig to find the perfect Lululemon piece to add to your wardrobe.
At The Peacock Boutique Consignment, we offer great opportunities for buyers and sellers. If you’re interested in consigning clothing with us or want to shop with us, you can check out our online storefront or visit us at one of our three Calgary locations!
