Sustainability starts with the consumer! Changing your shopping habits is just the start!
by Yvette E
As long as we buy a lot of clothes, the industry makes even more. People state fashion’s inability to be ethical and sustainable but they also want cheap clothes; putting fashion between a rock and a hard place. Cheap clothes are inherently nonethical and not sustainable since cutting corners and cheap materials lead to worst quality and shorter life of the clothes.
The good news, participation in slow fashion exists. Slow fashion creates a new way to shop that maximizes your wear per item in your closet.
We outline 5 things to do the Earth month to decrease your shopping footprint (is there such a thing?).
Buy Separates
The ease of just throwing on a dress actually limits your outfit options. A co-worker of 3 years once stated she never seen me wear the same outfit twice. That’s the power of separates! It allows for more creativity in outfits. Separates include skirts, pants and shorts.
Save to shop
Being creatures of impulse means we want things now (instant gratification). However, we want pieces beyond the scope of our wallet. This leads to us seeking cheaper alternatives to what we actually want rather than saving for it. Instead, think of every purchase of clothes made as “a piece”. It means buying things you want at full price by saving for it or even waiting for a sale on that item before purchasing. This new habit curves impulse buying which leads to waste and the treaded new tags in your closet phenomenon.
Mend More
The idea of mending holes is not new nor repurposing a t-shirt but new techniques make mending more creative then ever before. Shortening sleeves, remove buttons, or add zippers to extend the life of your wardrobe.
Pick a Style
By narrowing down what you wear; you narrow down what you buy. Go through your closet and identify the styles you love, the ones you hate (the tagged clothes) and the ones you no longer vibe with. Afterwards, identify key staples that you need and sell everything else. Invest the money into your future instead of shopping.
Repurpose worn clothes
Different from mending, repurposing means changing your clothes into something new. There are some tutorials on unraveling tutorials on unraveling sweaters to yarn and re-knitting them. Also, people sew different pieces of clothes together. Get creative on how repurposing your clothes extends your wardrobe and your outfit options.
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