One more question I've been asking this year: Do I need to buy this *new?* I've massively re-thought this one, since watching your videos and discovering the wealth of excellent consignment shops and well-curated thrift stores in my area. Buying gently used (sometimes never actually worn) garments has not only saved me a pile of money, but has ensured that I've been able to add pieces that are much better made/of better quality fibres than are generally available new. Remember when wool coats, skirts, and trousers were actually made of wool, not 32% and the rest synthetics? Remember when they were always lined - even from middle-of-the-road/dept store brands? There are treasures out there that will last for decades unlike most of what's for sale today.
Justine, thank you for your clear stance on sequins! Do you have any suggestions for a fabric style that is shiny or even sparkly, and yet sustainable? How do you assess metal threads woven into a knit?
Thank you! One other consideration related to clothing care: Dry cleaning is TERRIBLE for the environment so try to avoid when possible. Also, manufacturers will often label pieces Dry Clean Only when hand-washing is actually better for natural fabrics including silk, knitted wool and cashmere, cotton and linen.
This is good to know. I avoid dry cleaning as much as possible because of the environmental and financial cost, though I usually do bring my coats/jackets in once a year.
Absolutely. So many clothes are labelled as dry clean only, when they usually can be hand-washed. There is very little that can't be hand-washed in my experience.
I’ve also tested many materials and settings on my washing machine and have rarely ruined a garment using a gentle cold wash with a laundry bag. It does alter the shape of the garment slightly, a tiny amount of shrinkage for wool and cashmere but it saves me the headache of hand washing and I can avoid dry cleaning. I haven’t mastered which silks leave a detergent residue but I suppose I can swap detergent for vinegar. As hand washing some silks, especially if they’re digitally printed, can lead to bleeding of the colors and it can’t be reversed. Lots of videos on RU-vid and blogs about machine washing “dry clean only” fibers. Bear in mind some are labeled dry clean only because during manufacturing they skipped the pre wash step (I sew for fun and admittedly I’m lazy and don’t preshrink my fabric either), but cold wash usually won’t shrink it much. I try to keep the spinning to a medium so fewer chances of shrinking. Shrinking happens when the fibers (hairs) rub against one another. And in yarn, it can create a felting look. Also bear in mind some dry clean only garments that would otherwise be machine washable say this because there is embellishment that might get ruined in the wash, such as beads and pearls and sequins and crystals. I usually risk damaging the embellishment but use a laundry bag to minimize it getting damaged and I might throw in a towel to soften it hitting against the machine drum walls. In short, most garments can be hand washed but if you know as much as I do about how fibers behave, you can also mostly get away with machine washing on cold and air dry. I prefer it because I have weak arms and no way I can wring out the water in a sweater even using the towel method. To be fair, I love fashion and have spent years on sewing and knitting. And I did take one class about fiber properties at FIT but you don’t need to be a student of fashion to learn these things. So much free knowledge online and just paying attention to how our clothes launder when we do them. Pick up on patterns of behavior. Trial and error on clothes we don’t care as much about.
Ah, Justine, if people would ask those questions every time they see something nice, we would live in a truly wonderful world. Excellent video, on point and educative, as usual. Happy holydays!
I ask myself these questions for everything I buy unless it is a true need (food, shelter, etc). It has saved me from buying nonsense gadgets and dust collectors. (I don’t have a minimalist lifestyle either. Just tired of accruing what becomes junk).
The lining can be replaced. Not sure if it's worth doing it for a jacket. But, a skirt is easy enough and can be done by hand. (Who is going to see it? Doesn't have to be perfect...)
@@aureyd2515 agree. Also one may stitch on their own, a couple of stitches on the lining, to the inner side seams of the dress. However unstitched lining remains indicator of poor quality cloth, as Justine stated.
When I was a child, most people would have very few clothes and wore the same selection they owned over and over again. In my experience a large wardrobe only became possible from the 60’s. I admit to having a very large collection of clothes gathered because I lived my life on many levels and countries and not only did I fall in love with what I had collected world wide and wouldn’t throw items out but they would somehow come back in fashion again. I am pleased I didn’t because now I can save a lot of money by continuing to wear them, look as though I am keeping up and continue to enjoy what I have.
Good thing your size is relatively stable. Sometimes my weight goes up when i'm busy and can't work out. Then about once a year or two i get sick and lose weight.
@@shorea27 True. Weight can be a huge problem. I lost weight through sepsis three years ago and experienced what a difference it made, for many months I looked like little orphan Annie and it took a year to go from 6 stone from 9 and a half. And back up again. When dieting even 1 one cake too many can result in half a stone fatter by the end of the week! There is no justice.
I am happy to hear of your experience Rikke. I too have a large collection of clothes dating back several decades. I have decided not to buy many new clothes now as I have so many and such a variety. Having a lot of clothes, that one does wear, means they last a long time as they never wear out! I also ‘rediscover’ items all the time so I feel as though I am shopping. Susie x
@@TermiteVideo So glad to find a fellow hoarded. I see pictures of capsule wardrobes and know that by the end of the third months I would be bored, frustrated because I don’t have enough leeway for cleaning and washing what I wear plus mending or generally refreshing. A capsule wouldn’t work for me, I would land up adding to it, falling in love with nice new things and back where I started.
Could you do a video on what brands are making high quality clothing today and where to purchase them ? I have a hard time finding items that meet your helpful quality criteria.
All great tips! I always do a squat when buying pants to make sure they won't cut into my flesh. Another thing I consider is whether the item will last and won't fall too quickly out of trend. When I shop, I plan to wear every new piece for years. This helped me be a lot more mindful about my purchases.
I was very blessed as a young professional by an retired woman who loved to shop. She got to know my style preferences, and looked for things that would fit me and be good quality. She had time and money to spend, and had the tact to graciously share. She was such a blessing to many young and poorer women with her generosity. If you are looking for a place to donate, consider those who work with refuges, half-way houses, kids coming out of the foster system, and young professionals.
Great tips. Being raised in a household without financial security, one of the things my mother stressed was to buy one “good” item in classic styling, instead of many. Everything was saved for, especially “good fitting shoes”! Is it longer between shopping trips while saving? Sure. Did the item last? Yep. Anyone else wear the too big coat one year, so it was used for two seasons at least? It is possible to do with less. A lesson I am relearning! Thanks, Justine, for helping me with cutting back, and enjoy a relaxing and Happy Holiday!
I applied a few strategies in the last year 1. Buying only 1 clothing item per month. It could be a top wear, bottom wear or outer layer. But stick to only 1 2. Buy only natural material 3. Buy an item which will fit into capsule wardrobe 4. Focus on daily wear items rather than festive clothing
I love your strategies ! Especially the first one. I've been building a wardrobe that suit my style and lifestyle over the last few years and I realized I could go month without buying any new item because I already wear and love the pieces I own... Until the day I fall for xyz new items because "Oh it's been a long time since I bought any clothes!" From now on I will try and stick to this rule!
The one item per month rule is me of my key strategies as well! It’s much easier to afford better quality clothes, that I can love for years, when my entire monthly budget (or even less) is spent on just one carefully chosen item. It takes a bit of discipline at first, but it’s definitely worth it!
From watching my mom sew I learned how difficult it is to get plaids, stripes and repeating patterns to match at the most-often noticed seams. I look for this in clothes and also turn clothes inside out to see how well the seam edges are finished. I am not fashionable but I enjoy being “picky!” Thrift shops are great for finding clothes, in my experience.
When purchasing something new, I have two rules: 1) I then must remove and donate one item from my closet for every new item I have purchased 2) The new item must already coordinate with three things that I already own. Such as, buying a new skirt that matches with a top, or sweaters, or scarves, that I already own. This way, I end up with a capsule wardrobe, and my closet doesn't become a cluttered and disorganized mess.
My Mother sewed - clothing, upholstery. Both Grandmas sewed garments. I learned from them and took sawing lessons as a teen. I no longer stitch my own garments but the teaching lets me know what is quality vs. Fast fashion. Thank you for giving us such wonderful guidelines.
Thank you much for Sequin fabric awareness. I don’t wear this type of clothing usually but this year I want something sparkly so bad. Well now I see how harmful this for nature that already suffering enough😢
I don’t like sequins, sparkly/glittery fabrics, sheers/mesh or lace fabrics because they’re almost always made of polyester or nylon (sequins are plastic attached to a synthetic fabric mesh substrate), which my skin just can’t tolerate. These are brand-pushed trends specifically requested from designers to use dirt-cheap synthetic fabrics, on which they make enormous profits. It’s perfectly possible to make many of these sheers, etc. from silk, a much better alternative. The glitter, sequins, etc. get into the environment forever. Someone once gave me a glitter Christmas card. I didn’t bring it home, but the glitter on my hands and clothes got all over my house! I still see it in my wool rugs, it’s almost impossible to get out. I worry about all the plastic garbage we are dumping onto land and into the waterways and oceans. I’m a scientist and the one variable we can’t account for in biodegradability estimates is time, these plastics have only been around for a century. I think it’s more on the order of geologic time, thousands of years for them to break down under landfill conditions (faster if exposed to sunlight, but this creates a whole new set of problems). We are leaving a terrible legacy for the people, wildlife and environments of the future every time we buy plastics. Some can’t be avoided, like cosmetic or prescription containers, but I try to minimize them if I can.
"What am I going to wear with this?" has been the only question I ask. I've recently cleaned out my closets and I'm SHOCKED how much clothing I owned. Part of that is because I'm an "out of sight, out of mind" person so I often forgot I owned items and just bought other stuff. I'm finally moving away from my full materialism era I think.
THIS! I do most of these things, and rarely buy new (or even used) clothes. The last time I bought a new outfit was over a year ago. I’ve been wearing the same winter coat for the past twenty-three years, and it’s still in good condition. That’s what you get from quality, durable clothes.
My last couple of bad purchases of clothes were because I couldn't find what I wanted (and I knew exactly what I wanted) but needed clothes for work. So I went with something that looked similar, but was not good to wear. So I decided I'll learn how to make my own clothes and started sewing... and to add - the quality of the fabric that I find in fabric shops to sew with is much better quality than what I would usually find in the shops.
Same, I started sewing my own clothes… better quality fabrics and that actually fit my body (and we inconsequentially become more mindful). Now when I try on clothes in a shop, it’s simply for inspiration (because I’m so much more choosy now).
Merci, Justine! All excellent questions, & ones that I have learned the hard way to ask before purchasing clothes or accessories. I used to get most of my clothes in thrift shops, which usually takes away any pressure to keep a garment in perfect condition (because there's often already a little stain or something that needs mending). As you've mentioned previously, "dry clean only" can be a deal-breaker, but most of the time (excluding outerwear), you can just wash the piece gently in cold water & get it clean without loading it up with chemicals. And I love your description of what can happen when a skirt's lining isn't attached. So true! It's awful to fight with what you're wearing all day long.
In terms of storage I would add, keep your items visible. I often forget what I own, and then feel the need to buy something more. I also make an inventory of the clothes 2-3 times per year, usually before the next season to keep only the clothes I wear and like. Thank you Justine for these reminders 💗
I found your channel few years ago and you improved my shopping habits a lot. Thank you! This checklist is a great thing to have in mind and I keep reminding myself about such questions whenever I feel like I need certain garment.
Me too, but sometimes I do bad choice, buy something I don't really need and I think about Justine, after and I feel I am still not here where I want to be, still have many clothes, more then I need.
Most of the "dry clean only" objects I own, I've had no problem hand-washing them. Actually washing with my hands in cold water, not on the "hand wash" cycle in the machine, that is. So I wear them quite a lot. The remainder is winter coats, and a couple of structured jackets that might actually be hand-washable, but I'm afraid to try. They only need cleaning once a season.
I have one ”dry clean only dress”, on the website it says the materials are: Ultra Light Duchess, Lace Trim, Standard Georgette, Cotton Twill. Should I try hand-washing it?
@@annianxiety5408 that's a question for Justine, really. I'm not an expert. You can try testing in a discreet spot whether the colours would run. You can try checking online whether the fabric shrinks. You might consider drying flat, so the item doesn't strtech. And in the end, ask yourself whether you're willing to risk it. If the dress is very precious to you, you'd be upset with yourself for any damage, then don't try it. (Dry cleaning can also ruin your clothes, but at least then you haven't done it with your own hands.) If "it'll probably be alright" is good enough for you, do the research about the materials, and then decide.
I think what was helpful to me was learning a little bit more about fabrics. Because apparently these days a lot of brands put the labels "do not wash" and "dry clean only" on stuff made of silk, wool, or even linen or viscose (that's what I saw myself) which cen absolutely be washed! I have several blouses, dresses and sweaters which I wear a lot and wash regularly in cold water (20°C), with a delicate detergent, and keep wearing for years. Despite the labels saying you shouldn't wash them. I don't know exactly why companies keep doing it. Probably, they save money on testing the fabrics and dyes properly, but it's definitely worth learning this! Saved me tons of money.
I sew my own clothes now, and natural fibres like linens, viscoses and cottons make up most of my wardrobe because they’re some of the most luxurious fabrics to wear. But something that home sewists know from sharing online, is that these fabrics are also notorious for shrinking in the first wash. This would be why manufacturers protect themselves by using dry clean only labelling - they don’t prewash fabric like a home sewist or dressmaker has the freedom to do. For those buying oversized shirts or floaty, elasticated at the waist skirts and dresses or loosely fitted blouses - perfectly fine with a little shrinkage in that first wash. Linen has a tendency to “grow” as you wear it as the weave loosens throughout the day, should be fine. But for tailored pants, slim fitting skirts, blouses and dresses, I’d recommend sizing up, shopping for a “blend”, or get your pieces sewn by a dressmaker (with pre-washed fabric).
I'm way more mindful now with clothing I purchase, but I still have many things in my closet that I have bought in the past the I "liked" and not "needed". I can't seem to get rid of them tho, so difficult. Why are we such hoarders!!😭 Thanks for laying out your tips so cleanly! I feel like many of them are common sense but unfortunately we don't always think of them in the moment, only after regret sets in😒
This is something that I am going to be working on. I got rid of everything worn, I did not like, did not fit, etc. No impulse shopping. Quality nor quantity. With the right choices, I can have less clothes, and be happier with how I look.
Justine, can you help with my fit problem? I have very narrow hips, skinny thighs and legs, and I’ve never found trousers or jeans that fit me, in fifty years of trying. They are all made for the much more typical hourglass/pear female shape. The excess fabric sticks out in empty flaps about 3-4 inches from each hip and thigh, they look like clown pants. Men’s 501s are slightly better, but of course, they don’t have the feminine details of smaller, higher pockets, etc. I wouldn’t say that they fit reasonably well, either. Even many dresses do this. I look for clothes that I can “de-hip” and “de-thigh”, with simple side seams (no pockets, zippers, etc.). I have to do this routinely with new clothes, sewing straight down the hips, removing the excess fabric, then finishing the seams. Are there any French or other Euro brands that make jeans or trousers for this straight body shape? I love my skirts and dresses, but want to be able to wear pants like other women, too. I only wear stretchy leggings and joggers (these have to be “de-thighed”, at least) but those are for at home. When I got my DNA, I got cheated in the curves department, except for, strangely, a naturally full bust! Thanks for any recommendations from you or any readers. I can’t be the only woman with this shape, even though it feels like it at times.
I'm trying to buy less and better. I've succeeded in buying almost nothing because the quality of clothing now is so poor and the prices high, so I don't buy!
Most midi and maxi skirts I come across in the shops limit my movements, so each time I try on a skirt, I straddle, take big steps and raise up one leg as high as I can. I don't want to be unable to walk normally because some clothing producer is trying to save money on fabric.
@@justineleconte In Germany, the discarded clothes end up in second hands where they are sold again to customers:), they never miss a chance in making money.
@@costealucia5357 More and more "donated" clothes get sorted out at the textile recycling plants because they don't meet the quality standards for clothes that could potentially be sold in the second hand stores of the "first world". Thanks to low quality fast fashion. No one buys a Shein shirt that has been washed a couple of times and that isn't much cheaper than buying it new. Nope, the "third world" isn't interested in taking that trash either. It ends up in landfills there too.
A lot of very cheap garments are so full of plastic that they can't even be recycled, they may get incinerated or sent to landfill, or dumped on another country who may just do the same.
Thank you! I just really love that your videos keep being very practical, well-structured and insightful. Rewatched some about style and style consistency, you are so right about so many things!
Great suggestions before buying garments. Within the years the only things in my closet which not fits properly are clothes I sewed on my own. That’s why these clothes allowed to stay. I am getting better in this and once I think all made by me things will fit. Thank you Justine for all your informations.
To get a good fit sewing; Butterick make a basic fitting shell pattern, or Simplicity an Amazing Fit collection, you make it up and get it to fit, they have pages of "how to" help. You keep it and try it on before you make another pattern. Then make the same alterations to the different pattern you want to make. You can also keep the altered pattern and place it over the new one to check it will fit.
@@barbarahodge8737 thank you very much. I checked both sides and yes they have it in a German version . Both are new for me. So I can practice from now on in a new way. Best wishes Susanne
I lost 45 lbs. over the last 5-10 years, which was a great boon to my health. But, it hurt to part with so many beloved clothes because they are now enormous. I altered what I could, mostly simple skirts and pants, but they have now been taken in three times. It seems like every time I pull something from my closet, it’s too big again! I’m getting very tired of putting darts, adding elastic to waistbands, etc., and probably should have just donated these before I made so many changes, no one will want them now. (From a US size 16 to a size 6, it’s just too big a change to alter clothes without completely remaking them).
I just ignore the dry clean tag and wash in cold, gentle cycle with special soap. Then iron with silk organza press cloth. I don’t know about France, but US dry cleaners use water and better irons so… save your money! Or… you can air dry clean garments outdoors. Try home solutions first!
I’ve been doing many of these things for a while, changed to natural fabrics and more retro/vintage clothing because of the fit more recently. Excellent tips on how to check fit! When I go shopping with people I have them do all those things (folding arms, sitting, etc) and they’re always surprised and never usually do that themselves. My last new(er) rule for myself is if I’m buying online it should always be returnable, and I realized most of my favorite garments were purchased in person so I try to lean towards those rare finds when I’m out and about instead of shopping for the purpose of buying.
I am very happy with my wardrobe as of now, even with my pregnancy all clothes have fitted me great (ok ok, I have bought pregnancy jeans but no tops and they all still fit perfectly). Thanks for raising awareness on a sustainable relationship with our clothes!
It's a multi faceted issue. Back in the day I lost so many garnments of clothes that I bought with care because I didn't collect them in time after washing/drying and certian family members, who compulsively shopped yet never remembered what they bought would mistake something of mine for something they must have bought but no longer wanted. I should still share this!
@@molamolalaaa2968 Big family of compulsive shoppers, I'm out now. Literally so many things just vanished and others I would find in a charity collection bag that would be put out and picked up off the doorstep.
That sounds so frustrating! As a teenager, my mom used to make fun of me for not wanting my clothes put in the drier to stop them shrinking. Called me a princess and everything. Fast forward, I've got a master's degree in textiles, and I air dry most of my clothes because the heat and friction of dryers damages the fibers.
At my job in a kitchen I've found other people with my things . So literally without saying anything or the person around Id take the item and walk away. I've never had any issues.
I have lots of trousers and sweaters that are dry clean only, and I throw them in the washing machine on the hand wash program. It's a calculated risk, and so far nothing has been ruined. Brands sometimes (often?) err on the side of caution on their care labels. I wouldn't necessarily advise this to others, just saying that it's worked for me.
Love this one! Do you have a video about how to buy clothes if you're between sizes? I lost 21 lbs this year, and dont want to invest a lot in a new wardrobe in this size, when I hope to lose 20 lbs next year as well. I would like to buy my long-term wardrobe when I am a smaller size, but I do need clothes for the size I am currently. What would you recommend?
I can’t find the video anymore, but another channel had a guide on styles to seek out if your weight fluctuates. My takeaways were: drawstrings and elastic gathers are more versatile than fixed gathers at the waist, wrap dresses, anything that ties closed basically, dropped shoulders, raglan sleeves or voluminous sleeves, fall front and sailor style patterns for tailored trousers because you can move the buttons
When I lost weight, I realized that some clothes were more forgiving than others when it comes to size fluctuation. Pay attention to the clothes you have, those you had to give up first are not the ones you should buy now ... Great time to try out a minimalist approach, like project 333 etc. Clothes swapping could be useful if there is anything in your area.
I went through this several years ago. I bought a few basic items at second hand stores to wear until I got down to my final weight. You don’t need much - a pair of black pants or jeans, and maybe one or two tops - maybe buy something just a tiny bit too small at the moment knowing it will still look good when it’s a little too big. I was also able to dig out old clothes that had been too small before I lost weight. The combo of second hand purchases and old clothes got me through the months until I settled at my new weight.
Another thing, if you know that something has not worked it the past, don't buy it. It's a no brainer, but I failed. I just bought a Soft Surrounding shorts and an XS rolled up blouse for Spring on Thred UP. They were both "unforced error" purchases. What I mean by this is that A. I hate the it of Soft Surrounding clothing - bullky B. Size XS rolled up blouses never fit me. I knew that when I purchased them, but I thought they were cute enough. However, I bought these knowing they were final sale. Urgh. Fortunately, they're in good shape and I know that they'll be worn by someone.
My biggest fashion problem is that my favorite types of clothes are the ones you wear during the "in between" seasons (spring/ fall) but those seasons are so short where I live. We go from hot, humid summer to frigid winter in seemingly a matter of weeks, so I have a closet full of pretty "spring/ fall" jackets that I only get to wear for a few weeks, and then they go unworn the rest of the year haha. Now it's winter so I'm pretty much resigned to wearing the same big bulky parka for the next 4 months...love your videos 😊
Thank you so much for your videos, Justine! Speaking of the clothing I buy and never wear, I must confess there is another problem I've been trying to solve for years: I only feel really comfortable and stylish wearing a very small range of clothes: jeans, pants, jackets, suits, sweatshirts. That's it. Every time I talk myself into buying something like a wooly jumper or a dress, or something, that is not black/white/grey/navy blue, I regret the purchase and never wear the piece, because I simply don't feel ok in it. Is there anything to do about it? Could you make a video about this psychological barrier or not being bold enough to wear red? Thanks again!
Justine, I love your jewelry. I have a newly wardrobe that follow all of the rules to be more environmentally conscious. Now, as for purses, bags, and such. I was so good but your line of purses are MARAVIOUSO! I purchased the JL tote in blue and am excited to recieve it!
Incredible video! I appreciate your thoughtful approach, gracefully addressing the consequences of megalomania and overshopping and their impact on our only home. Thank you!
Microplastics is not just about saving ocean 🌊 life anymore, IMO, they can get inside humans or human systems and are a major cause of cancer ♋️! They are so minuscule, they can get into the water 💦 we drink or sea food 🍲 . Hence, the awareness. Thank you 😊 Justine for mentioning microplastics. My 2 cents, Amy
I've encountered items that say "do not sit in for long periods of time" "Store rolled up" Do not dry clean! Do not hand wash! Do not expose to water! Do not tumble wash! SPOT CLEAN ONLY with very slightly damp cloth!
In the West, I’m sure that almost none of us “need” any clothing (unless our bodies have changed). Our closets are full. The fashion industry keeps telling us we need updated fashion.
non-recyclable material cloth producing/manufacturing/selling, should be deemed a crime, legally. It's long due the time to have laws forbidding marketing, selling, ,producing, those cloth materials.
Thanks for this list I found it really helpful :) One additional question you can ask yourself if you see something you'd like to buy, if it goes well with your wardrobe: Do I have something like that already? If yes: do I need another one or to replace it? That way you don't spend money on things you've got several times in your wardrobe and probably don't need more of :)
Hi Justine😊new subscriber. I feel awful, I’m 62 and got my first sequin dress for a formal wedding. I didn’t know about how awful they are environmentally.
Hi Justine, I have been here since your channel was very small. I am so thrilled with your success! I am currently in the process of sorting my entire wardrobe and trying to be as ruthless as possible with the keep versus donate piles. So far, I am doing pretty well and only keeping things I truly love. I have been very guilty in the past in making poor clothing choices. For instance, finding a piece I liked and somehow thinking I needed it in every color. 🤦♀️ All of this to say, I have learned so much from you. Once I complete my clean out, I will be buying only when it checks all the boxes you mentioned. Thank you Justine for all the things you've taught me over the years. I never realized how much stress I felt having WAY too many clothes. I feel much less anxiety walking into a curated and organized closet! Plus, I am trying to apply this to all areas of my life. Thank you Justine ❤
I actually find buying the same garment in multiple colors helps me purchase less - BUT I only buy one up front. If I wear it constantly and wish I could wear it multiple days in a week, then I check if there's another color I like. If I wait too long, so many times the style is gone from stores, then I waste a bunch of time and get frustrated trying to find something similar. I am someone who likes a style "uniform" for work to reduce decision fatigue, so it works for me.
Thank you Justine for a well thought out video. The illustrations are good reminders for everyone to consider when buying clothes. Fast fashion is detrimental to the environment. ~Namaste
This is excellent!!! I have found that a lot of "dry clean only" garments do well on the rinse cycle of the washer with a dab of shampoo. Also, I buy mostly second-hand, so I can afford to make a few mistakes. I love your channel; keep up the good work!
I can't afford to buy new any more. Weirdly this has let me catch the wave of op shopping, which is a lot more fun, more moral, more creative, socially positive since you can practically have a party with other women in the shops, and rips good holes in my boring habit-choices. You get surprised. You get to act on impulse, for $2, and it works out fine. You can take scissors to things and re-invent them - for instance, I have nIke shoes that I've cut the whole section of laces out of - they function like ballerina shoes and are super hardy and comfortable. I'd never buy full-price shoes and cut them up.
I‘m very mindful today as I’ve made many bad decisions. I love do I need it? Is the fabric comfortable? Will the style last for many years? Does it go with what I already have? (This is mainly color- earth tones, brown, gold,orange - work for me but I have no pink in my closet and the only pastel is yellow.)
Does it have pockets that meet my needs? Flipping through second hand bottoms - that's the first test of anything that catches my eye. If it is truly special, and extremely cheap, I can look at the construction to consider the effort involved in adding pockets. It's not difficult for me, but will I actually do it?
I now only buy cotton, rayon, linen, wool, cashmere, hemp, and alpaca; not just garments but also bedding, throw pillows, and blankets. I also pay close attention to fabric quality, sewing, and cut. I used to love prints but good prints are hard to find and not mix and match friendly so i sort of stop buying prints.
I need to buy less, not only because of the environment issues and all but because, constant buying brings me STRESS in my mind and body, I feel I am tried to constantly organize my cloths, think of outfits. I find it frustrating.
The question do I need this item is a bit tricky because realistically 95% you probably dont. If you only need the actual needs; clothing to cover your body and if you have a winter season to keep warm and maybe depending on your job look somewhat presentable than you wont need anything but a couple of items. If however you add the needs of looking and feeling beautiful/ cute in your clothes, loving your wardrobe everyday, variaty in style, then you will probably answer yes a lot more.
Hellolove , u r a master..refreshing the daimond tips in delails..helping us to restrict my addiction to comfort myself when a bad mood attached my brain..its not easy to say no to a garment that cheers u up for the momet or a day..l'm addapting your healthy concept..hope for success.. thanksomuch..mary christmas❤❤
Great video! Another thing on sequins - aren't they usually hand sewn and would therefore take hours to produce? How can one item then cost £20 without cheap or even slave labour.
Not clothes but similar. I bought gorgeous bed cover. Quite expensive for my budget. I used it once then when I went to clean it, I saw it was dry clean only. I did take it to the dry cleaners and it’s been sitting in a plastic bag in the cupboard for nearly 15 years.
I don’t always get to try clothes on because I try to buy second hand from eBay, TreadUp, and Goodwill. And no, I don’t not try the clothes on at Goodwill because the last time I did so I contracted a skin parasite. However, since I do not try on items before I buy, I do donate them. So I’ve waisted some money, but it’s better for the environment, and some times I am able to pass these items to people that need them. Also, I can purchase designer items at a much more cost effective price this way.
Thank you so much for this! It seems simple but it is very essential guidance. It's so challenging to find a good fit as an hourglass. I have learned how to buy bigger and take it to be tailored.
Thank you! Reasonable. I have been a sinner with my clothe/shopping, but am no more. I simply sew myself and buy only matching colours and materials I know would work right for me. One thought has been gnawing - I have made googly eyes towards glittering festive dress materials. Considering matters with water and microplastic waste I give this idea up. I love water and swimming and it seems groce we humans make aquatic nature to suffer or go through.
Does it fit properly is a difficult question if you’re buying clothing online. Basically the purchases I regret most are ones I’ve purchased online. I’ve now made a rule that I only buy clothing in store that I can try on
So beautiful jumper. Could you tell as more about knitting trends. There is so many good quality yarns and so many designers and patterns. But what is actually trendy this days ?
People need to be aware that a lot of these newer materials are more of a fire hazard also. The Fire Department said houses that are filled with furniture and clothing that are synthetic burn at a faster rate. Just something else to think about.
Its hard for me when it comes to materials. If they are synthetic its bad for the environment, if they are natural, often come from animals, so it's not ethical.
I can't find clothes that I like. I live in a small town without many good stores. I like natural fabrics, which are hard to find. I also have trouble finding good colors and good fit. I don't buy dry clean items either. I wish I could hire someone to shop for me or make my clothes. I buy clothes I don't like because I can't find ones I do like.
Made me smile ... did I hear a little bit of spanish accrnt in your english melody and pronounciation? Just a ltlle bit here and there in this lovely french-coloured way of talking. Really nice to listen to.
I unfortunately have a great eye and desire for quality. It’s a good thing I don’t want a lot. I don’t have or want to spend a ton on clothes so thrifting is my absolute favorite way to acquire new clothes. The Thrift Gods have been very kind to me lately.
