How To Curate A Sustainable Closet: 5 Tips
If you’re a fashion enthusiast, curating your perfect closet and continually editing your collection is so much fun. You get to express yourself and do good in the process — win win! But if you’re about to start another round of wardrobe editing and want to begin putting together a sustainable collection or swapping old pieces for more sustainable items, it can feel a little overwhelming. So to help you get the ball rolling I’ve put together my five best tips for how to curate a sustainable closet. Enjoy!
Buy quality. One of the easiest ways to cut down your environmental impact from fashion is to simply buy good quality items that you feel comfortable keeping for a long time. By purchasing high-quality items that last, you'll be extending the lifecycle of each piece in your closet and reducing the amount of fashion going to landfills.
Buy thoughtfully. When you're making the switch to ethical fashion, it's a good idea to take your time and hunt around for a quality item you love, even if it costs a little more. I know for myself, if I'm in love with an item and pay a little extra for it, I'm way more likely to keep it for a long time.
Buy second hand. Find some kick-ass consignment stores in your area and pick up some comfy jeans or a wicked jacket. Many consignment stores also have designer items at seriously reduced prices if that’s your jam. I once found a bag that retails at around $200 reduced to $12 because of a small coffee stain on the inside zipper pouch. A flaw no one else will ever see, but it got me almost $200 off!
Trade more. I love swapping items with friends. If you've got a trusted friend who you can trade some lightly used clothes or housewares with, the payoff can be amazing.
Buy less. This is probably the hardest one for me. Shopping is a lot of fun, so basically the only way I've been able to make myself shop less is by being more choosy about what and where I buy. If I'm not blown away by an item, I leave it. If I'm not sure about the conditions under which it was produced, I leave it (unless it's something I really need, like dress pants for a job interview and don't have time to shop around for a different item).
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