Over the past year, I have been working towards making my wardrobe more conscious, sustainable and environmentally friendly. It is definitely still a work in process but I spent £700 less on clothes last year compared to the year before by following these tips.
1. Evaluate your current wardrobe
Spend a weekend really going through every drawer, shoe rack, storage, or if you’re like I used to be, that over-flowing-wash-basket. Sort your clothes into various piles. Some suggestions are: what to sell (if a thriving Depop store is your thing), what to donate, what can be repaired, what you actually wear etc.
2. Discover what is lacking
The trick is to establish your unique wardrobe staples and what staples you lack. Wardrobe staples are going to look different to every individual. For instance, some of my wardrobe staples are leopard print, dresses, polo necks and long skirts. For others, it may be jeans, crop tops or polka dots. It’s all about the general items you enjoy wearing.
3. Shop secondhand
I highly recommend shopping secondhand if not for the environment (pls think of the environment) then for for your bank account. I think the opinion of thrifting has been the clothes will be dirty or…
