We as consumers have a responsibility to know how the products we buy are made, manufactured and distributed, and they as the producers have the responsibility to tell us. However, I know for the average person out there, having all the information does not really seem to help- with the green labelled clothing and products in general costing more due to its ethical ways it would not fit under most of our budgets.But who says buying from "green" designers is the only way to ensure you are doing your part for the world? There is so much you can do as an individual, believe in the power of one for startersand be prepared to give up some of your time and perhaps luxury. No one ever said doing the right thing would be easy. However here are a few ideas that I think might help make it easier :) :
DIY
Do it Yourself! Make some of your own clothing, obviously making a gathered, asymmetrical gown would be asking for too much for starters but try with little things like scarves, scrunchies, little skirts etc.
Reuse and Recycle
Trends come and go, and for people who who watch trends closely over a few decades you can see that is goes around in a cycle. So instead of buying things that are in trend today and will go out of trend tomorrow, opt for basic items that you can modify to fit trends for example, tops with simple sleeves that you can cut/ shape to give the desired effects. Not just reusing, but recycling is a good way to feel good without spending a cent. Garments that are shoved to the back of your closet because its "soo last year" are a good place to start, like bootleg jeans that you shudder to look at can be transformed by taking in the seam a little and creating a pair of chic skinny or straight leg jeans. Or maybe you have some old jeans that are really plain, dye it or use a scrubber on it to get that deliberate worn out, scruffy look that will give you that ragged appearence that always seems to be in trend in one way or another
Go Vintage
Instead of heading to the mass department stores for you next prom or graduation ball, try a vintage boutique and if your low on the pocket money op shops and second hand clothing shops are great places too if you want a unique outfit that you don't have to worry about other people wearing. Just make sure you wash/dry clean the garments before you wear them!
DIY
Do it Yourself! Make some of your own clothing, obviously making a gathered, asymmetrical gown would be asking for too much for starters but try with little things like scarves, scrunchies, little skirts etc.
Reuse and Recycle
Trends come and go, and for people who who watch trends closely over a few decades you can see that is goes around in a cycle. So instead of buying things that are in trend today and will go out of trend tomorrow, opt for basic items that you can modify to fit trends for example, tops with simple sleeves that you can cut/ shape to give the desired effects. Not just reusing, but recycling is a good way to feel good without spending a cent. Garments that are shoved to the back of your closet because its "soo last year" are a good place to start, like bootleg jeans that you shudder to look at can be transformed by taking in the seam a little and creating a pair of chic skinny or straight leg jeans. Or maybe you have some old jeans that are really plain, dye it or use a scrubber on it to get that deliberate worn out, scruffy look that will give you that ragged appearence that always seems to be in trend in one way or another
Go Vintage
Instead of heading to the mass department stores for you next prom or graduation ball, try a vintage boutique and if your low on the pocket money op shops and second hand clothing shops are great places too if you want a unique outfit that you don't have to worry about other people wearing. Just make sure you wash/dry clean the garments before you wear them!
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