What Is Sustainable Fashion?

What is sustainable fashion? Well simply put it's “defined as clothing, shoes and accessories that are manufactured, marketed and used in the most sustainable manner possible, taking into account both environmental and socio-economic aspects."

However, it's so much more than that. And a big part of sustainable fashion lies with the consumers and their practices.

Yes shopping with eco-friendly brands instead of fast fashion brands like Shein and Forever 21 is part of sustainable fashion, but it is also a mindset that one should have.

What I mean by that is by not just going out and shopping every other week. Make what you have in your closet work and there are so many ways to style and up-cycle clothes to make them more modern and trendy as the kids say these days.

Make what you have last. If something rips, sew it back together. If a button falls off, sew it back on. Repair and restore your clothes.

Instead of throwing clothes away donate them (for the love of the fashion gods, anywhere but the Goodwill please) or resell them at a resale shop and get a little money back. Who doesn't love getting a little extra money for some old clothes amirte?

I know this can be a hard adjustment for most people. It was for me too when I learned that fast fashion was even a thing. Not going shopping with your friends all the time. Not shopping at affordable brands like Charlotte Russe or Rue 21. Trying to teach yourself how to sew and repair your clothes and make time to actually do it. It's a hard adjustment.

It's also really hard to shop at sustainable brands when you're on a budget. I'm a broke ass college student. Trust me, I know.

It's okay if this transition takes time for you, but it is a necessary transition.

Do what you can, and remember it's okay to not be perfect as long as you're trying to be better than before.

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