Sustainable fashion is on a mission to save the planet one outfit at a time. Here are 5 basic tips to consider, so you can shop like a sustainable fashion pro.
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Shop Tip 5. Embrace slow fashion
The first tip to shopping sustainable is to stop buying from fast fashion stores all together.
Fast fashion isn't eco-friendly or socially fair, in fact it's a huge offender in every category. To keep profits high, and sell lower than competitors, fast fashion brands use factories that over work and underpay the staff.
These workers are mostly young women that are forced into free labor and unpleasant conditions, meanwhile the company profits billions each year. #moderndayslavery
Other reasons to embrace slow fashion
Fast fashion brands and stores use marketing strategies like "trends" to sell new clothes each season and turn a high profit with no care for waste.
The high frequency of production lead to major waste and pollution each year
The cheap quality of the garments don't hold up after a few weeks creating more waste
I get it, accessible fashion seems harmless, but billions of garments wasted each year proves otherwise.
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Shop Tip 4. Enough with the polyester!
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Do you ever feel suffocated or itchy by your clothing?
Check the fabric, chances are it's polyester. Polyester is plastic y'all. When these micro plastics seep into your skin, they can cause unhealthy effects to your blood stream.
Each time polyester garments are washed they contaminate our water supply with chemical micro plastics, that are unfortunately killing our beautiful sea life.
I know it sounds impossible to rid ourselves of all things plastic, but you can stop buying polyester and start embracing more sustainable fabrics.
More sustainable fabrics that your skin will love
Linen
Lycocell
Tencel
Cotton
Hemp
Silk
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95% Organic Cotton Sweater | $38
95% Organic Cotton Black Go-to Leggings | $35 or 2 for $54
***For the polyester garments you currently own, try to re-wear them before washing to reduce water pollution.
Congrats, you're quickly becoming a sustainable style pro.
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3. Shop for fabrics w/ non-toxic dyes
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Chemical dyes aren't great for our skin or inner health and are a huge culprit in ruining water and soil. Wearing naturally dyed fabrics are more breathable for your body, and your skin will thank you for ditching the itch.
There are some great sustainable companies who specialize in making clothes without these AZO toxic dyes. These brands use high end materials, non toxic dyes, and are chic and comfy. Try Neu Nomads or by Daniella Hunter.
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2. Shop like a minimalist fashionista
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Minimalism in fashion is all about finding your style and sticking with it. Only buy clothes that make you look and feel your best.
Don't worry about the trends, you'll be able to wear more looks with less in your closet. Also buying less means you can splurge on high quality garments that will last a life time.
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Tip 01. Give your clothes TLC
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The most sustainable thing I do is keep my current wardrobe in pristine condition. You can too. Learn what it takes to keep leather fresh. Wipe down your shoes after use. Taking great care of what we have is the universal lesson sustainable fashion offers.
You can make a huge impact one outfit a time.
Congratulations with these 5 tips you can go out and shop sustainable style like a champ.These methods will help you reduce over shopping.
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xoxo Organic showgirl ___________________________________
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