Sustainable Fashion Tips

Tip No.1: Copy and Paste

So… you’ve been eyeing up that pair of New Balance trainers for a while, but that price tag isn’t looking to good. Have you ever tried coping the name of the item and pasting it into second-hand selling apps like Vinted, Depop and eBay. You’ll be amazed at the variety of choices on there, many only worn a handful of times and often for a fraction of the price. The only thing better than a bargain, is a sustainable bargain!

Tip No.2: Read the Label

The most sustainable clothes are the ones you already own, so keeping your clothes in good condition to be able to re-ware them again and again…and again is super important. The best way to do this is to read the inside care label. Make sure you know what temperature to wash your clothes at. Washing them at too high a temperature can damage the natural fibres in the materials, causing those pesky bobbles to form. If they need to be hand washed, don’t be afraid to stick them in the wash, just choose a gentler spin cycle.

Tip No.3: Let the wind do its work

On that same note, the heat of the tumble dryer is far too hot to handle and before you know it, that jumper is bobbled and in the bin! Sack the dryer off and get yourself a cheap and cheerful clothes airer that’s better for your clothes, the environment and saving you on that dollar! .

Tip No.4: Mix and match, and then do it again.

The easiest way  to be sustainable, is to simply stop overconsuming and giving into those cheeky ASOS 30% off sales, as tempting as they can be. Instead, spend a day or a night looking at your wardrobe and think of new ways to wear the items you have. A hoodie under a shirt, a long sleave under a short sleave T or even a jumper over a dress, get creative, unleash your inner Gok Wan and see what you can come up with.