This is a quick 10-step guide for anyone who tends to shop a little too much and is looking to slow down and take a step back. The world will benefit immensely from every small change each of us makes and so it is always the right time to make changes for the better.

In a word –
CLEARANCE: donate, offer, exchange, sell, recycle
EDUCATE: Find style inspiration, clarify what your style is
My personal favorites:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_querybrittanybathgate
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_querylizzyhadfield
ORGANIZE REORGANIZE: Spend time with your clothes, your mood board, creating your outfits, take advantage of what you already have.
DRESS UP: Enhance your style further by wearing your clothes – every day! No half-baked cuts here please!
ECONOMY: get involved online, in charity shops.
REBUILD: Try to rebuild second hand as above as much as possible, take it easy and find the perfect second-hand gems to fill the gaps in your wardrobe.
CURB THE ENVY: Frustrated? Reduce the urge to return to fast fashion by checking out these accounts:
https://www.instagram.com/the_redirectory/
https://www.instagram.com/labourbehindthelabel/
UNDERSTAND YOUR LIFESTYLE: No need for clothes you don't use, know what works for what fills your days and cater to those activities – no more, no less.
BE PREPARED: Have backup outfits planned (using what you own) so that when the opportunity arises, you are not prone to unnecessary purchases or “one-off clothes.”
SUSTAINABLE REWARD: Okay, treat yourself! Splurge if you must, but consider truly sustainable brands, made-to-order options, or shop at a curated vintage store. (Shameless take for one of my recycled shirts?)

And remember: every action counts!

#secondhandseptember #modedsustainable #slowfashion

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