Did you know that the fashion industry is the second-largest polluter in the world? While we all love following the latest trends, there are serious consequences to the “fast-forward” approach of fashion. Not only does it strain your wallet financially and your wardrobe physically, it also generates billions of tonnes of textile waste every year.
In this blog, we will share top sustainable fashion tips for revamping your wardrobe without shopping for even a single clothing item. Let’s get started!
Rotate regularly
Most of the time, we end up wearing and laundering the same clothes over and over again. The result? Your style game gets stuck in a loop, and some of your older favourites get stuffed in the back of your closet.
Rotating your clothes is an amazing way to keep your everyday looks elevated without spending any extra money. Pick out the clothes that you haven’t worn in a while and keep them on the front. You will be surprised by how easily these clothes can start feeling "new,” even when you have had them for a while now.
PRO TIP: While you are sorting, keep an eye out for easy repairs. For instance, a missing button on a favourite shirt can keep it sidelined. Take this opportunity to assess the condition of your clothes and make any simple repairs—a quick stitch here, a mended seam there—and keep your wardrobe ready for all kinds of action.
Freshen up with BIORESTORE cotton
Sometimes all your beloved clothing needs is a little TLC. Whenever we see lint, pilling, or faded colours in clothing, we tend to stop wearing them or, worse, throw them out of the wardrobe. Not only does it lead to unnecessary expenditure, but it also adds to the enormous fashion waste generated each year.
What if there was a one-step solution to all these issues? BIORESTORE cotton is the best pill remover as well as lint remover that restores the original colour, texture, and handfeel of cottons or cotton blends in only one home laundry wash. By breathing a new life into your cottons, you can make them look and feel “brand new”, hence extending their lifecycle significantly.
It is also an incredible way to embrace sustainable fashion practices. You can revive your pilled, linted, or faded cottons and create stunning outfits by using BIORESTORE cotton.
Sell or donate unwanted clothes
If you have clothing in good condition that you no longer need in your wardrobe (due to outdated trend/ no longer fits/ doesn’t compliment your body structure, not comfortable etc.) you can consider selling it online. This is extremely helpful if you want to free up some closet space while getting some extra cash in hand.
There are multiple sustainable fashion brands that let you sell and purchase secondhand clothing online. If you have a lot of people in your social circle, you can make your own social media pages to sell your unwanted clothes without any extra hassle.
The next best option is to donate the clothes that you no longer want in your closet. You can sign up at the online websites of national and international charities. Otherwise, simply follow the good old method of putting the clothes that you want to give away in nearby donation boxes.
Remember: Check the condition of your clothes thoroughly before giving them up for donation. Using a simple clothing pill remover for your cottons can help in reviving the texture and overall appearance of your cotton clothing. This way, you can make sure that the people who end up with your donated clothing can also wear and enjoy these garments comfortably.
Proper Styling
Trends change and bodies change, but that doesn't mean you need a whole new closet every time that happens. Proper styling can help you repurpose the essentials that are already hanging around in your closet.
Imagine this: you think you need new clothes because you feel a little “blah” lately. But guess what? You might already have some great finds in your closet. Take that comfy midi summer dress as an example. These outfits are great for lounging but may lack the extra “bling”. Here’s the trick: simply add a bold belt to the waist and bam! Instant outfit upgrade.
Just like that, you can play around with your clothes and change the complete appearance of your wardrobe. Adding accessories such as big hoop earrings, chunky slides, huge sneakers, layering necklaces etc. all of it plays a part in styling your wardrobe capsule.
Arrange a swap party
Round up your friends and family for a clothing swap party! Ask everyone to go through their closets and pick out items that they don’t feel like wearing anymore. Then set up a fun atmosphere with snacks and music and get ready to swap!
You can rediscover some hidden gems, exchange cute outfits with your friends, and have some fun while you are at it. The same dresses that were going to end up in landfills are now a part of another wardrobe, and not just a random stranger, but your very own friends, so you can hold on to the sentiments wrapped in these garments for even longer.
Some extra tips
The fast-forward fashion industry has influenced us to think that repeating the same outfit too many times can be embarrassing for ourselves. But it’s not really true! From sustainability’s point of view, repeating your favourite clothing items is the best way to truly enjoy and cherish them. Instead of taking inspiration from social media influencers that seem to have an endless myriad of clothes, keep wearing your favourite clothes with pride (at least you are not risking the environment for a few selfies).
Wrapping Up!
Buying new clothes for every season, trend, and occasion etc. can surely be tempting, but with a little creativity and some sustainable fashion tips, you can revamp your wardrobe without shopping for even a single “brand-new” clothing item. By rotating your closet, using BIORESTORE lint remover, selling or donating unwanted clothes, styling your closet essentials carefully, and arranging a swap party with your friends, you can easily extend the life of garments that you already have in your wardrobe
