How To Infuse Slow Fashion Into Your Wardrobe With Minimal Efforts?*

“The first step to slow fashion is asking WHY before you buy!”

People have now started paying attention to the instability of fast fashion and its effect on the environment. As a result, more and more people are becoming environmentally conscious and creating sustainable and ethical wardrobes. And, why not? After all, it helps in reducing waste while protecting small and local businesses.

With time, sustainable fashion has evolved and turned into slow fashion. Are you wondering what slow fashion is? Well, to explain simply, the concept of slow fashion focuses on creating a capsule wardrobe without compromising with style.

That being said, let’s learn a few ways you can infuse slow fashion into your wardrobe!

• Try 30 Wears Test

To avoid impulse shopping, you should ask yourself one question, i.e., “Will I wear this cloth a minimum of 30 times?” If your answer is yes, do not hesitate to purchase it. However, if it’s a no, you must restrict yourself. In fact, the chances are you’d say “NO” more than you had imagined.

It will help you buy something that you’ll actually wear for long periods. Also, while selecting anything, try to look for versatile pieces instead of trendy ones. Search for clothes that you can mix and match to create your own style.

• Change Your Perception Of Shopping 

Every new item you purchase, be it clothes, accessories, or something else, has a significant carbon footprint. As a conscious shopper, you should try to minimize the carbon footprint as much as possible.

How?

Whenever you are making a purchase, look for brands that focus on eliminating excess waste during production. Search for sustainable dresses or clothes which are packed using recycled materials. You can also look for resale marketplaces to purchase pre-loved styles.

In short, while shopping, you must consider everything from manufacturing to packaging products.

• Don’t Hesitate To Donate. 

Is your closet overflowing with clothes you no longer need? If yes, you should consider donating the unwanted clothes. Instead of leaving those pieces hanging, give them to someone in need.

Needless to say, doing something for a good cause will offer you a sense of satisfaction. At the same time, if you love to shop, it will help free up some space in your closet.

You can also try the “one-in, one-out” policy. That means, every time you buy something new, donate something you have.

• Learn Basic Stitches 

According to fashion industry data, 85% of the clothes end up in landfills. Yes, you read it correctly! Moreover, 60% of those clothes are generally non-recyclable and include plastic. Therefore, the next time you think about throwing away any of your outfits, ask yourself, “Can I repair it?”

If the answer is YES, you must do it. Don’t worry if you don’t know how to stitch. You can watch online tutorials to learn easy stitch fixes. Or, if you are feeling a bit lazy, you can use fabric glue.

Wrapping It All Up!

These are some of the ways in which you can reduce your carbon footprint, wastage, and protect the environment. Understand that trends will keep on changing, but your sense of style and how you carry yourself tend to assist the concept of slow fashion.