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The key to shopping sustainably is to know what you already own, because the most sustainable pieces are the ones in our closets right now. Here's how I assess my wardrobe to be conscious of what I have, so I can be super intentional when shopping. Open for timestamps:
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This process helps me reconnect with the clothing I own! We often crave newness and fall into mindless shopping because we aren't aware of what we already own. Remember, the fashion industry banks on us being disconnected from clothing (this makes clothing easily "disposable" to us which makes it easier for us to buy more).
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:48 Outfit details
01:05 Pull pieces that make you feel on top of the world
01:45 Pull pieces you wear most often and reach for daily
02:25 Pull pieces you want to wear but haven't gotten around to
03:03 Style changes with your mood and lifestyle
04:00 Look for themes in each pile
05:25 Any categories of clothes you didn't pull?
05:38 Is there overlap between piles? Why not?
06:45 Are there pieces you’re missing holding you back?
07:12 Themes with pieces you want to wear but don't?
08:21 What do the leftover pieces mean to you?
09:50 What do the piles tell you?
11:33 How to evolve your style
12:25 Why this process works
12:42 Shop your closet with leftover pieces
13:45 Make a list of themes and pieces you want to add
This guides you when shopping so you can focus on pieces that will actually add value
14:15 How often should you do this?
15:30 Final thoughts
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OUTFIT DETAILS
• EILEEN FISHER organic cotton a-line shirt
• Wolf Circus recycled brass earrings
#sustainablefashion #consciousstyle

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13 июл 2024

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@TheStitchess 3 года назад

Yes! It’s SO important to start with what you already own and move forward from there. Sustainability is less about what you buy but rather, the mindset you buy them with and the frequency of your purchases.

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Yes!! 10000%. You nailed it in this comment 💛

@Flanuora 3 года назад

This was such a great guide. So sensible. I’ve never heard anyone give this exact advice before. I will definitely give this a try. I need a refresh in my closet but I do not want to buy any fast fashion. If I buy anything new I must be a smart investment from a sustainable company. My current favorites are dresses that are sold color and comfortable.

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Aw thank you so much!! Appreciate hearing this -- specific advice/steps is what we need! And yes dresses me too! I don't own too many but I just thrifted a black shirt dress that has helped me get through the heat wave -- so classy and perfect for errands too 💛

@gotamekanicole 3 года назад

alright! Just discovered you today and I'm so happy you're uploading once again LOL!

@inspiroue 3 года назад

haha thank you appreciate you!! x

@honeypotfilms6066 3 года назад

Samee I’m new to her channel and I’m literally in loveee rn

@inspiroue 3 года назад

omg appreciate and love u thank u 🙈

@FrenchMannequin 3 года назад

Love this, Cynthia. I actually realized most of the clothes I own I don’t even like. Itching to throw out everything. More than half of my clothes were either a gift, hand-me-down or thrifted. I don’t buy clothes that often. I just find it harder to find clothes and shoes because I’m tall! So the thought of buying clothes just stressed me out. There aren’t a lot of dedicated stores or at least sections for tall women. And if there are, it’s either completely unstylish or it’s a brand I don’t necessarily want to support. And that is why I end up holding on to clothes longer than I want.

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Thank you!! Appreciate you so much! And ya it's a crazy realization when you get to it - I can't imagine how frustrating it is to shop for clothes for your height (hope more brands accommodate this!!). I'll keep an eye out for brands that do x

@crystalllite 2 года назад

As another tall person, I definitely feel that! My mom also has a bad habit of buying any pair of pants she sees that she thinks look long enough, even if it's 100% not something I'd wear. I've been able to find some pairs of jeans on ThredUp though since you can search for taller clothes, and also I've heard that SeamsFriendly is really great! They were recommended by the RU-vidr Shelbizlee, and right now you can actually do custom sizing for free! I checked them out and they have a lot of really cool stuff and it's less expensive than some other sustainable brands I've seen.

@ariesgempisces 3 года назад

I think you're a literal genius. We need more people like you

@Ananda_tho 3 года назад

I just stumbled across your channel today and am so happy to have found a minimalist/sustainable RU-vidr who is really doing their research and taking everything into consideration before purchasing from a brand (not to mention you also don't seem to support overconsumption and buying brand new clothes when you need them which is so rare these days). I watched your "brands I no longer support" video as well as your Everlane video and am appaled by what these brands are doing and how they are hiding it- at this point they seem not-so-different from fast fashion brands I've been avoiding. I actually ordered my first shirt from everlane recently after wanting for so long to purchase something from them (because of their claims to sustainability, low pricing for organic and high-quality pieces, and mainly from recommendations from the RU-vidr Dearly Bethany), however, I can tell you I will not be making another purchase from them again! As a transitioning minimalist, long-time environmentalist, and lover of all things fashion, I wanted to thank you for sharing your passion and research in this field! It is truly appreciated! P.S. Love Love Love this vid! I’m super excited to try out this process in my closet. It’s clearly well-thought-out and very unique in comparison to every other Fashion RU-vidr’s’ video I’ve seen on the topic!:)

@inspiroue 3 года назад

thank you so so much for your kind words and support, I really appreciate it x and yup I've been following ex.wives.club on IG since that everlane video and they still haven't changed for the better at all -- I don't think I'll be supporting them in the future based on their actions so far and yay so happy to hear this video was helpful!! 💛

@fashionisbliss 3 года назад

This video is a very valuable resource for those of us who ascribe to a more curated, sustainable wardrobe, but who are still in the midst of discovering what works and what doesn't. As I was going through this video I was writing down my answers to the questions posed, and it really helped me to identify which pieces serve as my wardrobe workhorses and which items I can stand to avoid purchasing going forward. Thanks for the great, informative content! :)

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Yayy so glad I can help and that you took notes throughout!! This makes me so happy 💛

@8happyperson 3 года назад

I love how you are able to put into words my thought processes when thinking about clothes. When I shop, even if i find something that is okay, I won't buy it often because it doesn't give me that "on top of the world" feeling and I try to explain that to others but I can never get that point across. Some of my "on top of the world" pieces include silver hoop earrings, black suede platforms, and this really cool retro button up with a sick pattern on it.

@inspiroue 3 года назад

That 'top of the world' feeling is so hard to explain haha I feel like the people who get it and are tuned into conscious consumption ~get it~ and the ones that don't, won't get it? Hopefully with time. And omg yes love a good retro button up and suede platforms!!!! x

@Bdaso1 3 года назад

I feel i have had a sustainable wardrobe before it was even a thing. I have been thrifting since I was 13 and I’m now almost 49. At least 95 percent of my wardrobe is thrifted even shoes with the exception of socks and underwear.

@inspiroue 3 года назад

love this so much!! 95% is goals haha mine is currently about 70% thrifted

@tralala88 3 года назад

Love this! Will definitely share with others. I've been doing a list of what I'm looking for a while and it's so helpful to not spend unnecessarily and to be more mindful of your purchases. Great tips!

@Thisreadingcorner 3 года назад

My favorite pieces are a lot like yours - which is why I love your channel so much. I love button up shirts, high waisted bottoms - tapered jeans and trousers and wide leg culottes, oversized graphic tees and fitted high neck/racerback tanks. When I want to feel really comfortable, I gravitate towards long flowy dresses and midi skirts.

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Aw music to my ears gal thank you!! Ou yes love a wide leg culotte too!! I'm still looking for a good fitted racerback tank - still trying to find a cut that's flattering on me! And omg yes long flowy dresses are so comfy I've been missing out haha x

@kimberlyperrotis8962 3 года назад

I have a Don’t Buy List on my phone, for things that haven’t worked out for me in the past, this has helped me a lot. (I also have a Do Buy list for things I really need). The No Buy list is very personal and individual, for me it includes: 3/4 length sleeves, dark-background patterns, non-elastic waistbands, low-cut armholes, colors that are too strong, etc. I always review each possible purchase against this list, my color palette, and of course, no synthetic fibers is a given for me, aside from the environmental concerns, I just can’t stand them. That said, I still buy too much and have a long way to go in terms of wardrobe sustainability. I got weak last winter, when for the first time in 20 years, after menopause was mostly over, I found I needed sweaters, I got some acrylic ones. They are so itchy I can’t stand them, live and learn.

@Rachelloh 3 года назад

This was so detailed and so so useful! I do a lot of these already but wasn’t conscious of it so this was so great to help me concretely organise the steps!

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Yay I'm so happy to hear this!! And right? I was the same until I categorized it this way and it helped organize it so much better x

@andydutton455 3 года назад

Love this

@yanakuzman 3 года назад

this is actually SOOO helpful, I was just gonna casually watch this video but then I dropped everything and started taking notes and actually doing the process along with the video. Thank You!!

@inspiroue 3 года назад

ahhh yay that makes me SOO happy to hear! hope the process helps!! x

@melinachen9872 3 года назад

Love this so much and you have the most calming voice! (lol)

@azuidema5719 3 года назад

Loved the video so much!

@Convers99x 3 года назад

I love your videos, they are so professional and helpful and you have an amazing calm voice as well.

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Aw thank you so much x

@kimberlyperrotis8962 3 года назад

At age 61, I finally decided to stop buying jeans and shorts to keep up with everyone. They are so uncomfortable, so difficult to find a good fit in, and I almost never wear the ones I have. All my new pants are soft and stretchy or loose and flowy, with elastic waists, mostly in linen. These I do wear, and have plenty of, as I mostly wear skirts and dresses. Trying to conform to fashion has been so bad for my wallet and the environment.

@mathidangamsiripol1570 3 года назад

Once again, another great video!

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Ahh love you thank you 💛

@BubblyViolin11 3 года назад

Oof, some of my on top of the world pieces include tapered/slim high waisted bottoms, heeled oxfords, and midi skirts. So happy I stumbled onto your channel! I've just started figuring out ways to build a sustainable wardrobe for myself so the timing couldn't be better.

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Yess! And yay so happy to hear x

@melissagold2559 3 года назад

I have started using your closet app so I know exactly what I have as I have definitely fallen into the trap of buying the same things over and over! I also like to save outfits I like so if I ever have one of those days where I feel I have nothing to wear instead of feeling the urge to shop, I'll just put together an oufit that I know makes me feel great.

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Ouu that's so smart!! Yess I have an album of my fave outfits too its a lifesaver for rushed/tired days (or I plan ahead and lay a few options out the night before haha) x

@macintoshari 3 года назад

What app is this? I’ve been looking for something like that

@melissagold2559 3 года назад

@@macintoshari It's called "Your Closet" in the Google play store 😊

@macintoshari 3 года назад

@@melissagold2559 thank you!!

@alissanavarro7117 3 года назад

❤️❤️❤️

@SheilaArellano 3 года назад

This video was awesome! Thank you so much for all the tips. By making the piles I figured out that the pieces that I love are pastel and earthy toned, and I have a lot of dark clothes. I realized that I wish I had brighter items, so I will look for those in the future. I also had the same problem with pants, I've never had jeans or dress pants that fit me well and make me feel amazing, so thanks for your guidance.

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Yay so happy it could help! Yes to all the earthy tones haha, you'll find a good pair of jeans/dress pants eventually!! x

@jenniferwu8314 3 года назад

Your videos are so helpful!

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Ahh I'm so glad!! Thank you this means so much to me to hear x

@sheryllbluey 3 года назад

love the ideas you have shared!!!! i also love to go through my fam’s closet because its so accessible! BUT I basically LIVE IN TEES IN THE SUMMER 😌

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Thank youuuu x And yes omg I steal so much of my dads clothes haha and YESSS "lived in" vintage tees are so good I've been on the hunt for some but they're snagged so quick

@Mynameis_jonique 3 года назад

Hi Cynthia! Hope you’re doing well! Can’t wait to hear your tips! (Working on making my own wardrobe!) have a great day ❤️

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Thanks Jonique, appreciate you so much 💛 And yay hope this can help x

@trishasatheesh2981 3 года назад

underrated RU-vidr deserves 1 million subs... pls make a video for styling clothes for plus size

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Aw thank you!! I’ve been thinking about a styling video featuring pieces on diff bodies and how to style em - will take some time/coordination cause of covid but I think it would be so cool!!

@fannie671 3 года назад

I really like all your videos, i like your point of view and and your style in general 🤗

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Aw appreciate you thank you x

@3ssential 3 года назад

Great video. Your advice is like next level Marie kondo 👍😁 I am still trying to figure out my style and find confidence and comfort in. But I have taken steps towards minimalism. -xoxo subbie from Toronto, Canada

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Haha thanks girl 💛 and that's so amazing! You'll figure out your style overtime - it's constantly evolving too x

@alissanavarro7117 3 года назад

Great vid

@inspiroue 3 года назад

aw tysm x

@kimberlyperrotis8962 3 года назад

Could you put your steps in a graphic? I feel a little lost on what they are, thanks.

@orlafennelly7112 3 года назад

great video

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Thank you! x

@jasu5142 3 года назад

mine has to be my bottle green 1970s leather jacket, I feel like my mum in the 1970s xx

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Ugh yessss vintage leather jackets are so bomb!!! x

@ellewilliams7746 3 года назад

How can I get rid of my clothes without giving them to goodwill/sal army (Anti-gay/ trans)

@inspiroue 3 года назад

Omg I didn't know goodwill was anti-gay/trans too, thought they were a good one :( I like doing clothing swaps with friends and reaching out to local womens/youth shelters to see if they want clothing donations (they typically appreciate trendy/stylish pieces so I love donating to them vs a chain thrift shop)!