Buying fast fashion is embarrassing and should be publicly condemned

I've grown up going to thrift stores and continue to shop exclusively secondhand as an adult. I just can't wrap my head around sites like Shien or Temu. Yes the prices are affordable, at what cost? You're getting items that are low quality and someone's getting underpaid for it. Even going to a mall and buying new clothes is wasteful and overpriced as it's the same low level of quality.

It feels so rewarding finally finding something that's good quality and appealing while thrifting. We as a society want instant gratification or to fit in with trends. It's wasteful and despicable to take part in it.

I feel instant disgust when I compliment another girl on her outfit only for her to say it's from Shien...

Edit: Thank you everyone for your input <3