Fashion is about finding our personal style and feeling beautiful. It’s about experimenting with different looks and learning about what works for you. Though fashion can be plenty of fun the industry has many negative impacts on the planet. Fortunately, there are lots of things you can do to make your wardrobe more sustainable.

1 . Consider vintage

One of the very best ways to create a sustainable wardrobe is to buy vintage or preloved clothes. You don’t necessarily need to buy only vintage, but a few changes here and there does make a difference. To find some gorgeous vintage and second-hand clothes you can check out apps like Vinted or ThredUp. Using these apps you can search for plenty of different fashion brands, at highly affordable prices. To make a fashion statement this year, some unique vintage clothes are just what you need.

 

2.  Mindful shopping

 

If you want to make sustainable fashion choices, shopping mindfully is essential. Mindful shopping means to think very carefully about your purchases, without making any impulse buys. To adopt mindful shopping habits the following considerations may come in handy:

 

• When you’re considering buying a new item make sure that you love it, or need it. (If you don’t, think again)!
• Think about how often you will wear this fashion item. If it’s one-time wear consider a rental.
• Consider how durable this item is, cheaply made items that won’t last are best avoided.
• Think about the material, is this material eco-friendly, and how green is the brand?

 

Another thing you can do is to go through your wardrobe and sell the clothing that you no longer wear. If you prefer, donate your clothing, to contribute to a good cause.

3 . Educate Yourself

 

One of the best ways to create a sustainable wardrobe is to educate yourself about the greenest brands out there. The ‘Good On You’ app can help you to make more informed decisions when it comes to your wardrobe. 

 

This application helps you to look up your favourite brands and check out how ethical and green they are. ‘Good On You’ gives every fashion brand a rating out of 5. The 5-star rating is given to the most sustainable and socially conscious brands. A low rating of 1 is given to the brands that are ‘best avoided’. The app assesses these companies in terms of how they impact the planet, animals, and people.

 

4.  Go for quality 

 

To become more sustainable, go for high-quality timeless fashion pieces. Shops that sell cheap ‘fast fashion’ items are usually the opposite of sustainable. You’ll need to replace these low-quality items often, which generates more waste. It’s well worth paying a bit extra to fill your wardrobe with fashion items that last. With the right accessories, it’s easy to create plenty of different looks using just one outfit.

 

To get yourself looking beautiful and create a guilt free wardrobe, these tips are all you need. With a little creativity, it’s easy to go greener.