Tag: sustainable fashion

For Keeps

floral blouse, Mott & Bow mom jeans, Nisolo huarache, Anine Bing sunglasses

When: May 22, 2021 // Weather: hot // Real life: Saturday errands and pizza date

floral blouse, Mott & Bow mom jeans, Nisolo huarache, Anine Bing sunglasses
floral blouse, Mott & Bow mom jeans, Nisolo huarache, Anine Bing sunglasses
floral blouse, Mott & Bow mom jeans, Nisolo huarache, Anine Bing sunglasses
floral blouse, Mott & Bow mom jeans, Nisolo huarache, Anine Bing sunglasses
floral blouse, Mott & Bow mom jeans, Nisolo huarache, Anine Bing sunglasses

I’ve mentioned many a time about how I regularly sell my old clothes to make room for new stuff (although these days, the “new” stuff is often used, so I’m a proud participant in the circular economy).

From time to time friends ask me how I decide what I let go of — I know this is difficult for some people because they’re afraid they’ll get rid of something and then regret it. When I have a garment that I haven’t worn in a while and I think I’m ready to let it move on to its next owner, I make myself wear it one more time. Usually, that confirms that I’ve gotten all the use I want out of it, and I put it in my consignment pile.

But every once in awhile, that “last wear” gets me excited about a piece again. That’s what happened with this top — I thought I was tired of it (admittedly, it was a fast fashion impulse buy a couple years ago), but then I loved this outfit so much I realized I could wear it again with other combos of jeans and flats.

So congrats, random little top! You’re in the “keep” pile for now 🙂

old H&M top // Mott & Bow Jeans // Nisolo shoes (sustainable brand) // secondhand Coach bag // secondhand Anine Bing sunglasses

All the Florals

wray silk dress, size inclusive sustainable brands, ysl college bag

When: April 27, 2021 // Weather: 70s // Real life: working from home, then fajitas & margaritas on a patio

wray silk dress, size inclusive sustainable brands, ysl college bag
wray silk dress, size inclusive sustainable brands, ysl college bag
wray silk dress, size inclusive sustainable brands, ysl college bag
wray silk dress, size inclusive sustainable brands, ysl college bag

It’s been brought to my attention that a lot of “sustainable” fashion brands don’t offer plus sizes. To be perfectly honest I don’t always think about this issue because I’m roughly the height and weight of the average pre-pubescent 14-year-old boy. But just because a problem doesn’t affect me personally doesn’t mean it’s not a problem. As consumers, we need to keep the pressure on our favorite brands to offer more sizes and not just cater to skinny bitches like me – tag them on social media and give them some constructive criticism!

But in the meantime, I did recently learn about a size-inclusive and sustainable/ethical brand, Wray NYC. Fair warning: if you’re like me, you will drool on your computer over the beautiful fabrics. Granted they’re not cheap, but you might be surprised what you can afford when you stop buying tons of fast fashion every month (I’m looking in the mirror as I say this). I ordered this dress in a recent sale and it’s gorgeous! Wray NYC generally carries every style in sizes XXS to 6XL, so none of that nonsense where only certain styles come in “plus size.”

This isn’t a sponsored post, but Wray if you’re listening, I would gladly take more dresses off your hands. 🙂

Dress (sustainable brand) // look for Saint Laurent bags secondhand // similar Shoes