A Curated Thrift: The Curated Collection

A Curated Thrift is a secondhand clothing subscription that sends a complete outfit every month. Each box holds five thrifted pieces sourced from resale and vintage shops and hand-picked by the company's stylists, so you get a put-together look without the hours of digging through racks. You start by choosing a style. The options include Minimal, Classic, Grunge, Boho, Goth, Cottagecore, Academia and Eclectic, among others. After every purchase a stylist emails you a detailed questionnaire about your favorite colors, patterns and fit, and uses it to tailor that month's box. Past boxes give an idea of the approach: one grunge look paired a sherpa-lined 90s jean jacket and a midnight floral dress with chunky boots, while a classic box offered five pieces that mix and match for office or casual wear. Shipping is free. The first box ships within five business days and later boxes ship the following month, from the United States. The listing says there is an option to return or exchange. You can pay month to month or prepay for 3, 6 or 12 months, which lowers the per-box cost considerably. It suits people who want to shop more sustainably, try a new aesthetic, or refresh a wardrobe with vintage pieces without doing the hunting themselves.