How I avoid Fast Fashion
...note the title- how 'I' avoid Fast Fashion. I want to make one thing clear; this post is about judging or preaching. Recently a few people have said that my challenge to buy no new clothes this year sounds like a really tough one. My response is always the same: I have been surprised at how easy it has been! So I thought I would write a post about how I have got here, nearly 6 months in now, and bought nothing new from clothes shops.
1. I visit my local charity shops regularly
This is an obvious one coming from me I know! However this has been my saviour this year. I am not sure I could have gone with a complete shopping ban (I am allowing myself to buy secondhand), so the charity shops have helped me still get the thrill of buying something 'new' (to me!) Read about my top tips for charity shopping success here.
2. I have unsubscribed to the emails.
I got this tip from Emma who is also buying no new clothes this year. Seeing these emails offering 25% off deals pop up in my inbox over and over was torture! So I simply unsubscribed and am now none the wiser.
3. I avoid the Instagrammers
There are some amazing fashion Instagrammers out there, all wearing and styling beautiful outfits. For me following these women made me think I 'needed' certain items and that my wardrobe was somehow less than for not having them. First World Problems I know, but that was how I felt. It was how I was supposed to feel as of course influencers are sponsored by brands who rely on them to boost their product sales. Instead, following similar women who love a hunt around a charity or vintage shop is working really well for me. There are so many creative and inspiring fashion bloggers on Instagram who have a killer eye for a chazzer find. I've interviewed some of them so check out those posts for their top tips!
4. I don't go there
I have avoided the high street as much as possible so the temptation is out of reach. I don't really have an idea of what is 'in fashion' right now, and that's OK with me. In fact I think it is teaching me to find the style and cut/shape of clothing that suits me, my body shape, my age and my lifestyle. In a way I suppose it has given me more confidence. Which is ironic really as buying new outfits used to be what I did to make myself feel better, look better. Funny that!
5. I have tried to educate myself
For me joining Twitter and taking part in Tweet Chats such as Ethical Hour really informative. I have learnt a lot about Fast Fashion and its effects on the workers and the planet since starting this project. I follow some really knowledgeable people who have taught me so much-I am really grateful for that. You can check out my Twitter account here and see my Lists for good people to follow in this area. I have also learnt that there is still so much to learn!
That's it!
Anyone else got any tips to add? As always I love to read them so please do leave a comment below!
1. I visit my local charity shops regularly
This is an obvious one coming from me I know! However this has been my saviour this year. I am not sure I could have gone with a complete shopping ban (I am allowing myself to buy secondhand), so the charity shops have helped me still get the thrill of buying something 'new' (to me!) Read about my top tips for charity shopping success here.
2. I have unsubscribed to the emails.
I got this tip from Emma who is also buying no new clothes this year. Seeing these emails offering 25% off deals pop up in my inbox over and over was torture! So I simply unsubscribed and am now none the wiser.
3. I avoid the Instagrammers
There are some amazing fashion Instagrammers out there, all wearing and styling beautiful outfits. For me following these women made me think I 'needed' certain items and that my wardrobe was somehow less than for not having them. First World Problems I know, but that was how I felt. It was how I was supposed to feel as of course influencers are sponsored by brands who rely on them to boost their product sales. Instead, following similar women who love a hunt around a charity or vintage shop is working really well for me. There are so many creative and inspiring fashion bloggers on Instagram who have a killer eye for a chazzer find. I've interviewed some of them so check out those posts for their top tips!
4. I don't go there
I have avoided the high street as much as possible so the temptation is out of reach. I don't really have an idea of what is 'in fashion' right now, and that's OK with me. In fact I think it is teaching me to find the style and cut/shape of clothing that suits me, my body shape, my age and my lifestyle. In a way I suppose it has given me more confidence. Which is ironic really as buying new outfits used to be what I did to make myself feel better, look better. Funny that!
5. I have tried to educate myself
For me joining Twitter and taking part in Tweet Chats such as Ethical Hour really informative. I have learnt a lot about Fast Fashion and its effects on the workers and the planet since starting this project. I follow some really knowledgeable people who have taught me so much-I am really grateful for that. You can check out my Twitter account here and see my Lists for good people to follow in this area. I have also learnt that there is still so much to learn!
That's it!
Anyone else got any tips to add? As always I love to read them so please do leave a comment below!
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