how to quit fast fashion in 2024 (how I did it + tips after 10 years)
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- sustainable fashion tips HAVE TO BE about more than just materials but the ethics of how your clothing is made as well. I will always recommend second hand as the MOST sustainable option then quality over quantity and coupling that with the right certifications like GOTS ▸▸▸ bit.ly/GOTSshelbi
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Gosh I wish more people watched this because people really use “there is no ethical consumption under capitalism” to justify fast fashion hauls. In an ethical economy those fast fashion hauls would never exist. And if there is no ethical consumption under capitalism then just consume less
Omg fr the use of that phrase as justification *to consume more* is so fkn wild to me
“there is no ethical consumption under capitalism” ...so consume as ethically as you can, if at all 😭
Yeah, when people say that, they’re just using it as an excuse to escape personal responsibility.
That last part 🎯
People really want to use any excuse 😢Also people pretending that poor people are the ones doing massive clothing hauls drive me insane. 🤯
I grew up poor (thank god I was born in a country with some social programs) and my parents would have to buy what was in their budget which sometimes meant buying fast fashion. But for example they only bought me one pair of trainers and I would wear them until they either fell apart or I outgrew them. It wasn’t until I was in my late teens that I owned more than 5 pairs of shoes (trainers, winter boots, wellies, fancy shoes (for special occasions, Christmas etc) and indoor trainers for gym class). When I got my own money as a teen I bought a bunch of useless stuff, but now in my 30s I only have one pair of regular trainers that I wear out and then buy new ones. Also still have shoes since I was a teen because I take care of them and they are in my style and match multiple outfits.
Me n my friends have started fighting this by starting a network of free stores!
We collect clothes from our friends and family they're getting rid of, a lot of times I will do repairs or my other friend will do modifications, and then we offer it to our friends and other people in town at pop up shops or styling sessions. It's been amazing so far, my wardrobe still gets updated and refreshed often, but I also know where everything ends up when I let it go, and it goes to people who genuinely need it. All while cutting out supply chains ✨
Hey, just wanted to say that this is a really cool idea. Good on you for starting this! What area are you in?
wow this sounds amazing! i've been wanting to organize something similar. a quick question, where do you usually store the things? :)
@@adelinada that's been the hardest part of it so far-- me and one other simply store in our own spaces. I keep my collection of the store curated to more feminine apparel and active wear since most of my operations are styling. My other friend has a whole extra room for her clothes and wares, and the final one has been talking with a local church on using one of their spare community rooms with a washer/dryer as a free store location.
There's also other free stores in my area that we sometimes give our stock to as they have an actual storefront and get cleaned through when they do open on a monthly basis!
I won't lie though, it is pretty unorganized and a little hard to keep track of stock without going through it p regularly. Still working on new solutions for it : )
@@againstthegraingolf301 we're in the u.s. Midwest area! It's interesting bc most of the clothes out here are either fast fashion or vintage from a lot of Midwest crafters, knitter's and seamster's. It creates a lot of opportunity however to scrap some of the fast fashion too overworn to wear and instead use it to patch, repair, or make other cloth products like cat toys or artsy patches for other things : )
@@judahjubilee4572 thank you for sharing your insights and the experience of doing it! I guess it's a little easier to do it when you are two or three people. The idea of dividing it into "sections" is so good too!
Love the tip to stop following fast fashion brands and creators that influence you, but I would also caution against following creators that do constant thrift hauls. It's the same issue just masked differently.
Yes! Influences towards overconsumption in general
recognizing your own personal style also just helps with personal growth; knowing who you are and what youre comfortable in, as well as saving money and the planet!
My 2024 resolution is to sew + upcycle my own clothes if I want anything new (using as much local/sustainable/second-hand fabric and notions as possible), and to thrift for anything I can't make because I don't have the technical skills/time for it. That way I'm finally going through my fabric stash, making things that actually fit me and discovering my own style while having fun and improving my sewing :)
Same! Or it’s more of a goal than a resolution. Learning how to sew has really been a game changer to me. I’ve come to appreciate the amount of effort that goes into a single piece. With the added bonus that I can adjust items of clothing to my own measurements and liking.
Just finished mending a pair of pants that belongs to my kid. The time spent on mending could’ve easily bought me several new pairs. But instead they’ve got a new quirky detail (had some fabric scraps with cats, how cute is it not to have cats peeking out of the hole in your knee?) and a lot of love sewn into them. Can’t buy that with all the money in the world!
@@KaffekanAnna that is awesome 😎👍 not just because I love cats but because you put your love into it. My daughter received a jersey from her grandmother, it was up cycled from one of her grandfather's jerseys 😊. I am almost finished knitting her a cardigan from yarn that was from an unfinished project of my aunt's. We unravelled the previous jersey and it will be a new item of clothing.
Me too! (My only exception is underwear.) I’m slowly putting together a Regency capsule wardrobe, made mostly from thrifted sheets and curtains. 🙂
Fast fashion is usually made of synthesized materials that are mixed. They are hard to remove stains from, mend, clean etc… they are not worth your money.
I've been a science teacher for over 10 years and shown Story of stuff for every class I ever had. Its the best!
Thank you! A teacher (15 years ago) showed it to us and it also totally shifted my mindset to consumption.
it could be great to look into sustainability regarding hair dye. No one ever talks about this, not only how hair dye is made and the impact of it's creation, but the chemicals that enter the waterways when washing the dye
This is so true and important. I switched to using henna many years ago because of the environmental pollution of hair dyes (not to mention their health impact).
I am going grey and have no intention of dying my hair. There is a lot of pressure for older women to dye their hair. Overtly and subliminally. Several of my friends stopped dying their hair during the pandemic and feel completely liberated from the tyranny of the dye box!
try henna from an organic store :)
I do use certified organic henna for over 25 years now. @@jy.pisskink
the brand is Light Mountain and they have been in business since at least the 90's.@@jy.pisskink
Hi! Just putting this here for folks who are interested in solar panels: Please look into how cobalt is mined and the effects of child labor in the Democratic Republic of Congo. 70% of the world’s cobalt comes from DRC where mining has led to forced eviction of entire communities. Not only is it a human rights violation on the front of the forced labor and eviction but also 48 women are graped every hour in the process. 31 of said 48 being under 18. While this isn’t to shame people for solar panels, which this video is also not about, caring for the environment also comes with nuances such as this. Cobalt is a very important mineral in the production of solar panels but the wildest part, at least to me, is that while we feel better having utilized them in a commendable effort to save the planet, the mining process hurts the planet anyway! The acid and waste has killed the fish in the DRC. The waste also impacts crops while the deforestation has led to a loss of 8.6% of tree cover since 2000. It isn’t like we all don’t benefit from this atrocity which is why it is encouraged to use refurbished tech and donating the tech we no longer want to be refurbished. I’m posting this comment here because it takes a community. Pass it along. Free DRC!
this!! FREE DRC! 🇨🇩
Thank you for mentioning Congo and sharing information so we can learn more
I must admit… I do shop from H&M sometimes. That said, I don’t have a lot of money and I usually get my clothes from free shops. I just really struggle to find pants in my style that fits my body as an afab person who likes to dress more masc. I found a pair of pants from H&M’s men’s department that I absolutely love and they fit me perfectly, so I own two of those that I bought. I feel like their men’s department is way better quality and way less proper fast fashion than their women’s department though, and I think a huge part of the problem with fast fashion is just the mentality around it, and treating the clothing like it’s disposable because it’s “cheap”.
I want to add, or request you talk about, taking good care of your clothes! I havevwork blouses that I have worn more than 50-60 times. I treat any stains right away, wash in cold water, (only when needed, not after each wear) I tumble dry for about 10 minutes then hang dry the rest of the way. Also de-pilling blouses (de-fuss) and changing out of work tops as soon as I get home to prevent extra wear and tear on them.
Not to mention you’re saving water and power by not washing after each wear.
Support your local second hand clothing stores. I've learned to do that and in turn have found some really cool pieces. I'm proud to say I've found them second hand.
I think its part of being comfortable in who and what you are. I try very hard to dress for myself. What i like not what is popular. I also take that to the point of not consuming "fast mindset" if a youtuber is never happy or always doing something to find happiness i have to let that go because it feeds the mentality at least for me that i must be doing something wrong because i dont want to spend money to do all the things, get the item or new hot thing.
I was so excited to watch this video, because last semester in my writing course we had a final 10 page paper and I wrote it about the origins of fast fashion and it’s impacts. I honestly don’t think I’ve ever gotten so into writing a paper. You and another youtuber I love Bernadette Banner were my main inspirations. She had a video that brought up the idea that the Victorians were the actual pioneers of fast fashion and I incorporated that into my paper. My professor said that it was actually one of the most eye opening papers he’s ever read. Thank you for inspiring me!
COVID really helped me stop going shopping "for fun". I have never enjoyed buying clothes online, so I was an in store shopper. I would go to the mall or to target just to walk around. Of course I was buying shit I didn't need.
Now, if hobbitcore becomes mainstream and suddenly we are inundated with good quality cloaks, trousers, hobbity dresses and frocks, I'm in trouble.
I had the same thing happen to me when I moved to a town that has no mall. The nearest mall is a good hour and a half drive away, which means I can't just go to the mall and wander around window shopping and inevitably finding something to buy that I hadn't even planned on getting. I was never a huge clothes buyer to begin with, but that change alone put a major decrease in my clothing purchasing habits.
I quit fast fashion 8 years ago. I love love love thrifting and it has really helped my fashion
I quit fast fashion well over a decade ago and have never looked back. This year I am doing a no buy year BUT if I buy any clothing it has to be second hand.
I buy a lot off Poshmark. They're almost always new or look new!
@@AmyKaylasVegas I shop at the goodwill
@@creationslandscapedesigns I'll have to try there to escape the shipping costs!
@@AmyKaylasVegas the only thing with the Goodwill is that you really have to dig through what they have. I avoid anything there that even remotely looks like Fast fashion
Good for you! I did a no-buy for all of 2022 (I literally only bought some new socks I needed for work, nothing else) and I think I'm going to start another for the rest of 2024. I've found myself online "window shopping" a bunch lately and honestly... I just don't need any of it. Maybe some new socks or another sports bra, but I truly don't need anything else.
I only own two pairs of jeans and everyone is blown away by this. I work an M-F 9-5 that requires business casual. I work out a lot as well. Realistically, the only time I’m ever really going to wear jeans is the weekend. Why would I need more than two? It’s rare something pops up during the week that I would even need jeans for. Between my fitness wardrobe and business causal wardrobe, it’s pretty covered. Having a bunch of jeans may be realistic for someone else, but for me it’s just not worth it to invest in more than two pairs.
I can wear jeans to work with nice tops so I have 2 pairs of blue denim and 2 pairs of black denim.
The attitude towards fast fashion infuriates me. People always say "I wouldn't have owned slaves" or stuff like that but still support slave labor with their dollar but I'm relentlessly mocked when I bring it up. People will do what's most convenient and cheap for them regardless of who's being exploited in the process as long as they get to turn a blind eye and pretend the exploitation doesn't exist just because they can't see it
god this. its arguing with a brick wall.
@@shugarysubstances why are you here?
Another great video! Shelbi, would you be interested in making a video about "fast plants"? As a person with a houseplants as well, I would love more information out there about the impacts of the booming plant industry, rare and endangered species poaching, and how we can practice more sustainable houseplant consumption. I got most of my new speciemens last year from local plant swaps, it's incredible! Walmart has no business selling plants y'all, let's just buy and share with each other. Thanks for all the work you do!
I bought "fast fashion" stuff before I knew how problematic it is, but aside from the odd thing that just ends up not being right for me in terms of size or fabric, I buy stuff and wear it for YEARS. I still have a pair of £3 leggings from Primark that I bought in like 2018 that get equal rotation with my otber stuff.
17 year old me who had just gotten a job thought forever 21 was heaven on earth. In my defense, I still have some of those pieces 15 years later 😅
I’ve just recently discovered how great shopping second-hand is. For some reason it used to really gross me out, but I overcame that & was able to update my wardrobe very cheaply & sustainably 😊 (not doing it at all wasn’t an option because I changed sizes & nothing fits me)
GOTS Certification is a great start for sustainable fashion, but it shouldn't be the end or even the middle. . . If you're new to sustainable fashion, don't worry about what I'm going to say next, this is like Sustainability 301, work on the basics Shelbi talks about in this video first. But if you already have those down, stick around for the rest of this comment. It's funny, because I was JUST looking at organic certifications for fabric today and going down MAJOR bunny trails. I'm a small business owner of a zero-waste fashion business, and the fabric I purchased for my first collection is a 55% linen 45% organic cotton blend. Unfortunately, that fabric caused MASSIVE health issues in 2023, when I reacted to something in the fabric, likely a dye or a finishing chemical. That led me to learning more about the chemicals involved in the textile manufacturing process, specifically in the book To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making Us Sick and How We Can Fight Back, by Alden Wicker. In short, organic means squatall when it comes to the chemical and environmental impact of textile MANUFACTURING, because there are so many unstudied, or even known unsafe chemicals used in the fabric manufacturing process. Organic only talks about one small aspect of the textile process, fibre production. And it's good to reduce impact in growing textiles, but the manufacturing process has just as much environmental impact, if not more. Buying an organic product new is going to have way more impact than any polyester you buy secondhand.
Also uh, tracing the origin of those fabrics and fibres is not easy. . . I spent like 3 hours today on google bunny trails because I got the organic certification for that fabric (yeah the one that made me react) today, and was curious to know where my specific fabric came from. I have the names and addresses of three companies, one that manufactures greige goods (undyed fabric), another fabric seller, and the name of the company that presumably did the dyeing. I have no solid information about where the fabric was made, and no idea what places the cotton and linen originate. Presumably I could put in some numbers on my organic certification to find that information out, but I don't know where to search for that information. I also have no idea how many companies were between the dyeing and getting the fabric to the wholesale company I purchased from in Canada. . . tracing products is HARD. I mean, maybe it would be easier if it was my actual job instead of doing this for nerdy funsies sake. And I'm glad there ARE actual ways to trace this much (shoutout to GOTS and related certification) but woooow did these bunny trails today give me an appreciation for the massive and intricate scale of fabric production. (And this is even before we get into garment production!)
Thanks for this comment, so glad to see that other people also find this topic concerning. Well done with all the research and being able to dig all that info up.
Love this "sit down and chat" style video with practical tips to lower/stop our consumption of fast fashion! It would also be super helpful if you could maybe make a video talking about your approach to community activism with tips for getting involved and maybe dispelling myths (e.g. for people who say it takes too much time, etc)?
I guess having a fairly severe case of cfs/me (chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis) is actually something that is semi beneficial for the planet because one of the many things that I have zero wish to do is exposing myself to unnecessary amounts of overstimulation (lights and noise) as well as over expending myself (physically and mentally) as repercussions of doing just one of these things is that I end up in a state of post exertional malaise which is basically like having the flu with a sprinkle of decreased cognitive function and a severe decrease in my tolerance for being vertical. So basically, buying clothing especially (unless I'm able to send someone I trust to do it) is something that I just will not be doing because at least currently, I can only tolerate being in a store of any kind (food and pharmacy included) by wearing dark sunglasses and ear plugs which already makes people look at me funny but it's made worse because I'm having to use my wheelchair so that I can expend less energy by moving.
I wish we could make your content obligatory viewing. I also wish thread up was in the UK. I once mistakenly bought second hand shein, it was the worst excuse for clothing, I now won't even support buying it second hand, people keep buying it and wearing once because they think then can sell it on after and repeat the process. ❤
The Vinted app is the first place I look for clothes and anything else now. I've been very lucky to track down items I missed out on years ago. This is one of things I love about circular fashion.
always so happy to see you posting
💜 I love this discussion. I definitely recommend Kimberly Clark's new series for how to stop shopping that just dropped. Also following Leena Norms' "year of make do" where the only new clothes she has this year she is making herself. I love all these amazing people who are helping guide people into a more ethical and inspiring life.
You are a literal GEM! New subscriber. Hope there are more people like you online in the future
Hey Shelbi! I've been watching your videos a lot recently - thank you for all of the great content.
I learned so much from this, thank you for making videos that do good in the world
Happy birthday, Shelby!!! The world is a much better place to live because you were born 🥰 Thank you for being here and sharing resources like these to inspire more sustainable lifestyles!
so many good tips!!!
Love this video, & love to see people talking about dumping fast fashion & overconsumption!!!
Way to go girl! I love your videos and eventhough I am not much of a fast fashion shopper, I have made many fashion mistakes because I didn’t know my personal style and colors. Now that I do, I shop less and better! And yes, also second hand which I love, as I’ve found some true timeless gems like a summer trench coat type of garment. I will wear the crap out of it ❤
I need this video right now, really trying to quit this year!
This is a goofy tip but I’ve convinced Meta/ig/fb ads that I am a shopper who only shops for high-end expensive clothes, and now I’m only served ads for clothes I legitimately cannot afford, which has definitely cut back on my fast fashion habits because I don’t get those targeted ads anymore for “cheap” clothes I find cute. Lot harder to impulse buy a $400 sweater than a $20 one 😅
Love the video! Currently on a no-buy for clothes (going strong, almost 2 years). Watching the video, and finally mended some clothes (even less reason to buy lol)
So for me trying to find my personal style has been a lot of looking back at my 5 year old's clothing preferences and bringing those back. For example I prefered skirts over pants. Turns out that is still true. So maybe look back at the clothes you loved when you were a kid and see if there's anything you can take from that.
Shelby is always on point.
Love it. I agree I wish there were many many more channels such as these. Some of my favorite influencers have jumped on the temue wagon. This made me so sad. So thank you for making everyone more aware.
Thank you for these educational videos. Never stop what you’re doing to spread this knowledge with the average consumer. ❤ I’ve watched you all through 2023 and I am amazed at how wasteful I’ve been my whole life.
I was expecting a choppy, semi-interesting video I was half interested in. You blew me away! The information, the passion, the practical steps 👏 thank you!
This as usual is an amazing video. I am all about outfit repeating because of you. I have been investing more into my closet and finding my personal style because of videos like this and your channel in general. If it weren’t for you Shelbi I would not be who I am today and I would not be as conscious of my consumption either.
Some great points. I'd love to see some content on decluttering/minimalism in an ethical way (always hold onto exess items, especially cloths because I know they will go into landfills).
This video was great! I’ve been fast fashion free for 6 years now, but I really struggle with second hand over consumption and would love a video on that!
I haven’t buy anything unnecessary or fast fashion in 2024 yet and I intend to keep it this way. Thanks to people like you who speak up and are keeping me motivated! ❤
Thank you for your educational video.
I think overall gone on the no-buy, but I think that's mostly because I live in a country where the sizes are so small so it was easy to do so.
I would like to support more second hand shops if I can, but because of the sizing it's tricky. I will try to look for more thrift stores in my area.
We've quit shopping and I'm glad! We're a family of 10 and becoming more sustainable is getting easier. It's hardwork at the start but so worth it!
I've never used tiktok, but I hear everyone saying they use TikTok shop 🥴 I can't help but think its cheap 💩 and all from China!
Another fab video and very insightful.
tiktok shop is a mix of chinese bs and small brands promoting themselves
Good video. I enjoyed this. ❤
I know this is very random, but I wanted to ask if you were in a commercial for a local company in Austin? I live in the Bastrop area and I swear I keep seeing you, or someone that looks very similar to you, in a commercial that always plays during the morning news. I love your videos and try my best to implement all your suggestions in my daily life. Thanks for all your time and devotion to your channel.
Very good video. Thank you.
you inspire me shelby! Im back to making an active effort in sustainability this year. Just ran out of pads so I ordered Thinx! and I am trying imperfect foods for my groceries next week (used your link of course but not sure I got the discount). Im also trying to shop amazon as little as possible. and I am now getting my soap (now using bar soap) from Good Store as 100% goes to charity and its all made in America! love you!
I'm also attempting to shop as little FF as possible (not 100% reduction but probs 80+%), and trying to replace with thrifting and small sustainable companies as possible :)
It's been a year since I quit fast fashion and only buy secondhand. 2024 so far I haven't purchased anything and have been watching a lot of "shop your closet" videos and have been reflecting on my style so I can do what you mentioned and collect things I will keep and use long term. I did unfollow a lot of people and brands because I have been tempted so many times! It does get easier though. 💪
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I’m almost one full month into my no-buy & I actually have disposable income for once! It’s best for my wallet & the planet & I’m so excited to do a full no-buy year.
I am on a no spend journey last year I did pretty good with it so I am continuing it.
I used to buy muliples of the same shirt in different colors. I found out that I wouldn't wear them all. I also would buy a lot of stuff that was on clearance and never wear the items I bought. Now when I go shopping I only buy items that I know I will wear.
Can you make a list of some sustainable clothing brands that you love? I'm going to follow GOTS of course to get some ideas but a video would be so helpful!
The clothing brand Harvest and Mill uses cotton grown in the US and make their products here as well and even use natural clothing dyes. I can't afford their things but that's who i would buy from if i wasn't just buying secondhand.
Very well said. I can't watch documentaries about clothing waste as I get too upset!
I decided to make a difference and be an example hopefully. I created a little business of upcycling clothes. Anything to make them avoid landfil and instead reusing them into something well sewn that will last several kids.
Kids should be left to be kids and wear unisex comfy kids clothes instead of following a fashion that the parents choose to make a statement.
Excellent presentation
Can we get a video on glow recipe and if there actually sustainable or if there green washing.
It's heartening to see more people realizing the impact of their fashion choices on the environment and human rights. Let's support brands that prioritize transparency, fair labor practices, and eco-friendly materials:))))
Commenting cause the people need to see this!
Great video though thanks
I worked for Goodwill years ago. What can we do about them throwing away just about anything that doesn't sell.
"I steal things from my sister quite often. She's not gonna watch this, but I am eyeing her Christmas crewneck currently" made me laugh cause I was just thinking about what is in my sister's closet rn that I could steal
For clothes, my thing is that in our house we don't even put our clothing away, it stays in the basket, so stuff that has been hung up... I couldn't even tell you the last time it was worn. like, literally dust on the shoulders. I could probably pare down to 5 shirts just by that alone.
This video convinced me to keep putting on clothes until they fall apart
I need everyone to watch this one
Could you do a video about "cradle to cradle"?
What is the color of your wall?? And also great video.
I always thought that the GOTS label only applies to the fabric, not the final product. So a fast fashion brand can purchase GOTS certified fabric, and then send it to Bangladesh to be made into garments by kids in an unsafe factory, but still sell it as a 'sustainable' garment because the fabric is organic. Is that not the case?
I've seen a lot of GOTS certified stuff at C&A and Primark, it makes me suspicious.
This is such a fantastic video! I love your practical tips as well as your nuanced take on what sustainable really means. I would also add a few things:
1. Learn to care for your own clothes! I highly recommend the book Laundry Love. Wear aprons when cooking or doing chores (or have specific clothes to get stained!). Know what fabrics can go in the dryer and which can't. All these things and more will help you keep your current clothes in good shape, whether they are secondhand fast fashion or an expensive sustainable piece.
2. Consider, if you have the time, learning to make your own clothes. Crochet, knit, or sewing. The psychology of self-made clothes is just different. I recently made my first sweater and even though I picked the pattern for its ease and it's not really "my style", you bet I've been wearing it ALL THE TIME. Because I MADE IT. If I ever tire of it I will unravel it and knit something else. It's also easier to fix a garment when you made it yourself because you know how it was constructed.
I'm on a mission to make all my sweaters and tops and I am currently on a no buy for yarn, so I need to use what I have until it's gone before buying more.
That's great, good luck!
I moved to the US and I've been buying shit in Shein and even on second hand shops. Still, I never have anything to wear! I'm also trying to de clutter and start anew. Shein fabrics as many others are cheap and don't last much.
Not me scheduling a thrift shop before watching this!!!!!
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I visited the GOTS website and found that H&M is certified by them. I know that H&M is by no means a sustainable brand so how come they have the certification?
Can you make a video about being sustainable when grocery shopping/ eating? I think that would be super helpful!
Also, I feel like a lot of ethical minded people would be more on the thinner/ vegetarian/ vegan side right? Would love to hear your thoughts about plus-size people and how to be a healthier weight when being ethically minded
Shelbi has a whole bunch of videos on the first topic! Check out the rest of her channel if you haven't already.
@@lyndabethcave3835 thanks!!
Really ❤ good 😊💯 video 🎥 S!
It gave me a few more ideas 💡 on my sustainable journey with clothing, shoes, accessories and my wardrobe!
I really struggle to find sustainable trouser/jeans as I have long legs, I like at least a 34inch in seam.
I do occasionally find 2nd hand jeans. But for any other type of trouser I'm at a loss. Some fast fashion companies do offer longer leg so occasionally I need to still buy from them (to my dissapointment)
I have similar issues! That is actually what prompted me to learn how to make clothes! Do you have access to be able to do that? If you do I really recommend it!
In this past year I’ve changed clothing sizes and my clothes no longer fit, and simultaneously the thrift gods have been shining upon me lately 🙌🏼 so I’ve been thrifting more and hope to gain the courage to finally start making some clothes soon too 😅
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Iv just come across a metal bar of soap, Please could you research this and let me know what you think of it and maybe pop it in a video somewhere would love to know your thoughts and education on this product!
i could argue that ballet flats are here to stay but i've been wearing mine (the same pair) since i was 16... 7 years ago 😳
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Shelby I love love love you but clothing rental is NOT sustainable, it’s actually worse for the environment due to all the shipping and often the garments aren’t in good enough condition to rent multiple times anyway. Check out the podcast Clothes Horse for an in depthhhh dive on all things sustainable fashion including why clothing rental isn’t the best option. And I love you 😂
I’m so frustrated because I bought this cute scarf on depop thinking I was buying something vintage and secondhand, and then I searched the item online and it turns out it’s selling on Temu :(
Hi! I got an error on Who Gives A Crap that your discount link is no longer valid? Just thought I'd let you know.
if not able to buy from sustainable brands, at least trying to buy natural fabrics is good?
Something uncommon that really helped me was looking at budgets and fashion articles from the NINETEEN 20s. A guide for a 'fashionable city girl' to buy things over 3 years had her get...wait for it...ONE "winter skirt". Two dresses...etc. Even buying a fancy silk gown specifically out of season. And this was clearly not for a 'poor' girl at ALL.
Clothing USED to be a big, significant investment- there was nothing wrong with wearing the same nice, heavy, tailored-for-you wool skirt thrice a week styled differently... and why not? You wear shoes multiple times. There's no way to treat clothes like we do, it's insane and pointless.
For clothing rentals, how do you think about the shipping and packaging going both ways? Vs. buying something locally made etc. Thanks!
Well the first thing you should know is that shipping (unless we’re accounting for something like renting clothes) accounts for a much smaller percentage of total emissions of product compared to say manufacturing or material. I recommend reading the GoodinYou article
I have been searching for a white turtle neck and other basic staples for my closet for months now but haven’t been able to find any at thrift stores. Any recommendations ethical brands that don’t produce see through shirts? 😂
My approach to this dilemma is to find the item I like from a mainstream company and try them on in store. Then I go on the secondhand apps and find someone selling it and buy from them. This is pretty much how I buy all my shoes now!
For ethical brands, I’ve heard Organic Basics and TenTree are good but I haven’t gotten anything from them myself. Good luck!
Do you have any recommendations for recycling clothes that are beyond repair? I’d rather not trash them! But they’re so damaged beyond repair.
I use them as rags for cleaning, is that an option for you? Or perhaps you could use the parts that are less worn to make patches for other garments/sheets?
Received my Poshmark order of a Girlfriend Collective Paloma sports bra. Probably the most comfortable sports bra I’ve ever worn.
I buy all my tops from Poshmark and Mercari. I found a few brands that fit me well and stick with those.
What would you say about discount/overflow stores such as TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshall’s, outlet stores, etc?
Is it better to buy from them than shop the brands originally?
They typically resell clothes from the big brands that otherwise would’ve been trashed, so I feel a bit better about buying from them - but is that actually any better??
Thanks! 💗
I'm relatively certain that the big brands intentionally make extra for these overflow/discount stores. If they didn't exist, the big brands would make less. It seems better (and is definitely marketed as such) but I think they're actually part of the problem.
I also have my suspicions that the big brands specifically make lower-quality clothing for these stores because I have found very few things of actual high quality at these stores, but that's just a feeling on my part. I don't actually have any evidence for it.
They have brands that make things specifically for them sometimes. I use it as a last resort
@@shaneyswift3127 You're right, they do make their own fast fashion to sell, in addition to actual overstock from other stores.
I get my shoes from TK(J) Maxx cause I have wired sized feet making it hard to get second hand but I would avoid as they do have own brand stuff. It's not the best
i can confirm that sewing is SO hot like. making my own clothes?? upcycling? being my own designer like i live in a princess film, and making individual pieces that last?? yeah thats HOT thats a hot hobby and the fabric leftovers can be made into curtains, tablecloths, handkerchief... and youll feel like a demigod when someone calls you stylish, haha. normalize turning trash into treasure
My question is to do with jeans are they okay to buy or is there a better option out there?
High quality jeans that use less and will last long are worth it. But they are an investment. I buy from Boyish jeans. Also did the same major as Shelbi
In my (limited) experience second hand stores have a lot of jeans so perhaps that's an option. I say limited because there are only 2 in my city but both of them had plenty of jeans