FASHION+SUSTAINABILITY

THE BUZZ WORD - SUSTAINABLE

Everywhere you will read about fast fashion and how bad it is for the environment.

And how we as consumers are changing our shopping habits, which is a good thing.

Perhaps you are buying less or better made items.

The latest fast fashion company to follow the sustainable idea is Zara. They want to

recycle, reuse your old things . They also are going to use more organic natural materials.

I do believe HM started doing the same a few years back, to collect your used items and gave you store credit.

So in some ways it is a good thing, but overall we need to rethink our fashion choices

We can start by wearing our clothes in different ways, making it more versatile.

For example; how many pairs of jeans does one need? or pair of slacks?

How often do we shop for new things ?

I have to say, I love to shop for new pieces, but usually are pieces

that mix or match that work with what I already have or

a more simple classic style. Nothing to wild . I usually

stick to solid colour and few prints.

In the past I loved things with color, and i still love colour , but first I think, will i wear it often and do I love it. If a yes, then okay.

For example i have a designer knit that is definitely colourful, but i love it, and it is vintage.

Its made well and works well with many pieces. So it was a good investment.

Other items are suits or pantsuit sets , again the styles are classic and not dated. And can be worn with other pieces. Or a denim blazer that can be worn in different ways.

I also donate things I don't use , so overall it works for me.

To reuse or recyle is one way to help.

READ MORE about the effect of fashion on the environment
http://lechicmodeblog.blogspot.com/2019/02/clothes-we-wear-fashion-lifestyle.html

So are you following the sustainable idea or thinking about it?

MY simple chic SUSTAINABLE CLOSET

designer knit top over 10yrs old

suits + pantsuits 10yrs old

blazers 5-10yrs

dresses LBD 6yrs

coats 8 -6yrs

(leopard print fav)

last purchase(3months )

2 dresses shirt style /wrap dress.

Comments

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