How To Begin Being More Sustainable With Your Fashion Choices 

Sustainability has become a frequent theme in recent news and trends. Making sustainable choices in our modes of transport, consumption, and also our wardrobe choices is just one way we can tackle the damaging effects that the fashion industry is placing onto our planet. Perhaps you have favourite brands that you love but you know they are not sustainable, and that is okay! The idea is not to simply replace your whole wardrobe with items solely made out of natural cotton in the beginning, but instead to ease ourselves out of the facade of needing clothes for every single event we attend.

Take a look at the following suggestions as to how you can begin making more sustainable fashion choices:

Sell items from your existing wardrobe 

First things first , you need to take a look at your current wardrobe. If you are known to be a clothing hoarder, you need to get realistic. This does not mean to say that you should throw all of your clothes away, but you should instead look at your wardrobe from an outsider perspective. How often do you wear each item? Where did the item come from? Was it a sustainable store? Duff you buy it second hand? Create piles of clothes you wear on a regular basis, items that are only worn for special occasions, and clothes that simply have not been worn for years. 

Don’t throw clothes away

Secondly, you need to make sure that you do not just simply throw your clothes away. Throwing your clothes away adds onto the 92 million tons of clothing that end up in landfills. Instead of throwing your clothes away, give them a new purpose. Instead, consider selling your clothes in online marketplaces. You can even make a lot of money from the hidden items that have not seen daylight in your wardrobe! Also, you can consider donating your clothes to charity stores who will sell them off for profit themselves, further adding to a better cause.

Stop investing into fast fashion 

One of the most important things to consider when trying to be more sustainable is that fast fashion should not be an option. Fast fashion businesses are some of the most damaging contributors to greenhouse gases and damage to the environment. If you hope to be more sustainable with your fashion choices fast fashion should be avoided at all costs.

Buy from sustainable stores 

There are now hundreds of sustainable fashion stores that create 100% natural fabrics whilst also using sustainable labour. Hand made, independent clothing stores are always a great option if you are looking to add sustainable options into your wardrobe. Checking out your local markets would be wise if you are looking to source your fashion locally and from the hand markets themselves.

Opt for vintage clothing

Vintage fashion is a great option if you wish to make more sustainable fashion choices. Vintage clothing often has much more quality, character and taste then the fast fashion items that circulate today. You can find some bespoke items, from vintage biker jackets to vintage earrings , if you are looking for something special you are sure to find it in vintage stores.

Bottom line

Overall, becoming more sustainable with your fashion choices does not have to be a cold turkey job, Youcan start easing into the princess of becoming more sustainable by first reviewing your current closet, giving your unwanted items to a better home, and to also shop more sustainably when you are looking for new items. This can be as simple as wearing natural cotton, or even investing into antique diamond rings instead of buying the cheaply made jewellery pieces.