
On a more practical note, I talk a lot about loving and wearing your favorite clothes for all occasions and repeatedly, but I haven't really written much about how to care for your clothes and make them last the long haul. One thing to note is that those pieces that do cost a bit more and might come from an independent designer rather than the high street are in fact better quality; they are made to last a bit longer. It doesn't mean you have to spend an arm and a leg, but occasionally finding a quality piece is worth investing a little bit more in. A few other care ideas could be summed up as "less is more." Avoid over-washing your clothes; unless they end up muddy or you spill food on them or what-have-you, you don't actually have to wash your clothes after every wear (use your judgement if it truly needs it). When you do wash use cold water and instead of putting it in the dryer why don't you try hanging it on a clothesline or clothes horse? Both of these steps are better for the environment and will help make your clothes last longer. I don't really go to extremes to keep my clothes in perfect condition, but little things like that has allowed me to keep most of my clothes in fair condition through the years. My goal when shopping is always to find pieces I want to wear for years to come, so I try to be mindful as well in how I treat my clothes so I can enjoy them in future years--although I'm as forgetful as anyone and have occasionally shrunk a favorite sweater or stained a pretty dress! The goal is never perfection, but being mindful and trying your best.










Such a gorgeous dress! Green is such a beautiful colour on you! ❤️✨
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I love that you talk about environmentally conscious fashion. I do really prefer to see a few repeated outfits rather than a hundred cheap fast fashion outfits, in my opinion, they're tacky. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI have noticed you repeating items over the years, but I absolutely love it. Whether it's basically the same outfit or remixed piece, I love noticing repeats!
ReplyDeleteI have always LOVED your remixes! People who can use their wardrobes creatively are what I prefer to see because that's what I can actually learn from... especially when the vibe completely changes with alternate outerwear or pair of shoes! if I want to see what the latest trend in sweater shapes is, that's at the mall or in fashion editorials. And yay for clothing care - except looking at my ironing and mending pile is when I most wish for a lady's maid!
ReplyDeleteWhat a rude thing of someone to do to say you are a "one trick pony" or complain of seeing the same bag or shoes. If they don't like it, they don't have to say anything. Personally, I love to see items reused and love series like the one you sometimes do that highlights that reuse. Shows how versatile a piece is. I love the dress, the photos you do here and your thoughtful writing.
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