#Sustainable Wardrobe

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[anielskaaniela]

Building a Sustainable Wardrobe: A Comprehensive Guide to Greener and Stylish Fashion Choices

In this post you learn how to build a sustainable wardrobe and extend the life of your clothes. In the fast-paced world of fashion, where trends change in the blink of an eye and clothes are often discarded after a single season, the concept of a sustainable wardrobe is gaining traction. A sustainable wardrobe is not just about being environmentally friendly; it’s about making conscious choices…

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Building a Sustainable Kids' Wardrobe: Essential Tips and Tricks

Building a Sustainable Kids' Wardrobe: Essential Tips and Tricks #SustainableWardrobe, #KidsFashion, #EthicalKidsClothing, #SustainableFashion, #EcoRoundup

Transitioning to a sustainable lifestyle is a choice that impacts not only adults but also the children in our lives. Creating a sustainable wardrobe for your kids is a fantastic way to instill eco-friendly values early on. Let’s explore some practical tips to build a greener wardrobe for your little ones. The first step in building a sustainable wardrobe for kids is to rethink how we shop.…

[zerofuckingwaste]

Let's talk about the fast fashion industry. Specifically, the duplicitous, copycat nature of many companies- the likes of Shein and such.

I'm betting you've seen an ad like this before:

A piece of clothing you would love to have and wear, not only great aesthetics, but comfy looking too. It looks official, too- it's between two news articles from reputable papers, and it has the word "Official" on it, and it's a sponsored ad- how could it afford to be all sponsored if it wasn't legit, right?

Let's take a look at the actual listing.

It's got a number of pictures, which lends further to its air of legitimacy. The material is unfortunately listed as polyester- aka plastic- and there is very little detail on the obviously intricate design, the fit, etc. Upon closer inspection, it's all very vague. And, it's under $50- a price tag which should raise red flags, for being suspiciously inexpensive.

If we take two seconds to do a Google lens search, we find the following:

Suddenly, we have a listing that makes sense. Nearly $700, with a description that goes into detail not only on the design (complete with the name of the designer) and style (including information on the fit), but the materials- 100% natural linen and ramie, both renewable, non plastic resources.

Doing a deeper dive into the legitimate retailer, we find the following:

There's a lot more, but it all essentially boils down to "this is a carbon neutral company dedicated to transparency, using renewable resources, and ethical labor practices". Compare that to the shady site, which offers no such assurances, instead boasting about low prices... Which usually can only happen by under paying over worked laborers, not compensating designers, and using non renewable, cheap, and low quality materials.

Yes, the price tag for the real thing is high. REALLY high. But that is the cost of wearing what is essentially a piece of art. Buying fast fashion as a way to get around that price tag is a great way to promote unethical labor practices, low quality non renewable resources, and not compensating the artists who work so hard to design these things. Only occasionally purchasing clothes you actually need/want, so that you cultivate a wardrobe that will last you decades if not a lifetime and beyond, will allow you to save money, and support ethical practices and renewable materials, and as a bonus, you'll craft a closet full of things you actually want to wear, with no duds.

You can only wear one outfit a day. You don't need to buy new clothes all the time. You don't need hundreds of pieces of clothing, you would be surprised how little you need. I am far from a minimalist- I would say I'm a maximalist- yet all of my clothes fit in half a dresser and half a closet, with room to spare, and yet in combination, I have a seemingly endless amount of options for outfits. So, why fill your closet with half assed crappy clothing that will fall apart and go to a landfill in a few months, wasting your money and time, when you can instead thoughtfully choose good pieces of clothing that will last forever, meaning you don't need to buy more clothing to replace it ever again?

$700 is a lot of money. It's the same as 14 of those $50 plastic dresses. But keep in mind, those $50 dresses are of bad quality, with uncomfortable material; you'll throw them out within months, at most a few years. But that $700 dress is made of light, breathable cloth, thoughtfully made to be quite comfortable as well as beautiful- it's these kinds of dresses that will end up being passed to your children when you die, because they're still good as new. I have dresses that my grandmother bought in the 70's in my closet, that have at most needed a button replaced in the last 50 years since.

Think about it this way: that dress that you have to save up for can last a lifetime and beyond, in your closet, or someone else's that you pass it to- the dress that you can buy without a second thought will also last a lifetime and beyond... In a landfill.

Don't waste your money on fast fashion. Spend it wisely, supporting good business practices, and cultivating a wardrobe you'll actually be able to enjoy for years to come.

[thewardrobeedit]

Reformation Sustainable Wide Leg Jeans

[thewomenofwindsor]

THE FASHION GAME

Charitable & Sustainable wardrobe

New earrings gifted to the Princess of Wales on her recent rugby engagement.

£5 from the sale of each pair of earrings are donated to Brave Mind, a charity dedicated to helping rugby clubs and schools to improve their approach to supporting mental health in their community.

[iridessence]

usually i won’t advertise for shops like this, but I just wanted to let the plus size pastel girlies know that Kohl’s is having a sale on everything and there’s a lot of activewear options that are pink!

[impishglee]

i do not have enough money to get into slow fashion what i need to do is learn how to tailor

[anielskaaniela]

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Find even more environmental action inspiration in our How to Help the Planet collection, with advice on organizations to support, making your wardrobe more sustainable, and more.

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From 30 Wears to 30 Years: How Long Should Our Clothes Last?

Megan DoyleHarper’s Bazaar

For years, the benchmark for buying a new purchase has been a minimum of 30 wears, but is this enough?

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Seriously, What Are You Supposed to Do With Old Clothes?

Amanda MullThe Atlantic

There are no good solutions to the problems of closet clean-out.

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Why Tailoring Is the Ultimate Sustainable Style Tip

Layla SargentGood on You

We’ve all heard the phrase, “the most sustainable garment is the one already in your wardrobe”. While that sentiment is an essential reminder to shop with longevity in mind, it can apply an element of guilt when clothes no longer fit.

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Your Dirty Laundry Is the Next Big Thing in Sustainable Fashion

Inverse

Changing your washing habits can be just as important as what you buy.

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Where to Sell Secondhand Clothing: A Guide

Shelby Ying HydeThe Cut

You want to consider what item you are selling and the best audience of customers for that item. It can be confusing. So we made you a list.

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Aja Barber on Replacing Your Shopping Addiction With Inspiration

Yessenia FunesAtmos

“I’m not going to go shopping as a pastime anymore. I’m going to shop when I need to.”

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How to Mend Your Clothes: 5 Easy Stitch Fixes

Remake

These projects can help keep your clothing wearable for longer (and out of landfills!), making them a major win no matter how far you take your designs.

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The Ultimate Reseller and Consumer Guide to Thrifting Ethically

Shelby Ying HydeThe Cut

“There are a lot of pros, including supporting a circular fashion economy, affordability, and long-term environmental sustainability.”

10 Take-Action Ways to Help the Planet

Pocket Collections

Saving the planet isn’t a one-person job. But there are ways each of us can protect and preserve Earth, from planting native gardens to supporting climate action organizations—and more.

[persimmonteas]

very cool app if you’re looking to wear your wardrobe more/be sustainable: https://30wears.app

basically, avoid buying stuff that you won’t wear at least 30x. tracking your closet to see what you don’t wear prevents you from falling into the same trap next time you go shopping and helps you figure out what you truly need to replace

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Strive for Sustainable Style - YLF