If there is something we have in common is that with the arrival of good weather you also open your closet to make the change from one season to another. And we all take out our coats and sweaters to make room for blouses and colorful summer shirts.
And if there is one thing that is even clearer to us is that, from year to year, fashions change. You no longer like those clothes you used to love so much. How to make that happen less? In this blog we give you some tips to create a sustainable closet so you don’t have to change every season.
The first thing you should do is open your closet and take out all your clothes. Try them all on! It will be the best way to determine what you like and what items in your closet you feel most comfortable with.
Once you have done this and have kept only what really makes you happy and fits your style, you will surely have clothes that you no longer want or that have some damage.
Nowadays there are a lot of applications to sell second hand clothes. From BRUSHBOO we propose you to organize a flea market with your friends, flatmates… so, you will give a second life to those things you don’t wear anymore. These meetings are called
swap party
and it can be even more eco-friendly! Remember that you have two recipes available and our bamboo cutlery and straws.
What if your favorite garments are torn somewhere? Don’t throw them away! One of the first steps towards a sustainable life is to try not to generate waste, so if one of your favorite garments has any damage, do not hesitate to fix it.
When you have followed all these steps and taking into account your style, you may realize that you want something new. Take a look at sustainable fashion brands and think carefully about what you are going to buy. The key is to buy timeless and good quality garments. This is the only way to ensure that you will continue to like them no matter how much time goes by.
Avoiding compulsive shopping is very difficult nowadays, that’s why we suggest you to meditate the decision one night and think about possible looks you can create with the clothes you want to buy. We recommend a
book
that can help you when making a capsule closet.
In addition, we give you some tips that will help you when you go shopping for the clothes you need.
Think about what you really need, create a budget and stick to it. It is important not to buy things just because they are cheap and fit your style. Remember that cheap is expensive and, in the end, you will end up generating waste that you can avoid.
When you go to a store or check out their website, don’t get carried away with very seasonal garments, as you’re not likely to like them when time goes by. So a good tip is to make a good closet that is consistent with your way of life composed of clothes that you are going to wear.
Most of the clothes we buy today are of poor quality, which causes them to deteriorate over time; remember, do your research! There are a lot of small brands that have clothes that you will love and… Take advantage of the sales to buy from these brands! Their seasonal prices are usually somewhat more expensive than others, since they use better quality materials and their production is sustainable, being responsible with all the steps.
Remember that sometimes cheap is expensive. It’s better to have your closet with few but high quality and versatile clothes, than to have it full of clothes that don’t quite convince you after a few months and that you end up discarding most of them!
Will you join us?
For more information, questions or doubts you may have, please send us an e-mail to hello@brushboo.com.
