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Ten years ago, I didn\u2019t know what fast fashion or slow fashion was. Though I\u2019ve been wearing vintage clothing for decades, and selling it for more than thirteen years, I didn\u2019t know slow fashion was a thing. I had no clue there was even a movement behind the idea: I just knew I liked slow fashion – vintage and handmade items – and over the last decade, shifted my entire mindset (and closet) to become a slow fashion lover for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is slow fashion<\/a>? Well, it\u2019s the opposite of fast fashion. The last thirty years have given rise to fast fashion: cheaper materials, faster made, quickly sold, trendy designs \u2013 and this cycle repeats itself to infinity. Think Zara, Shein, and Forever 21 with the intent of pieces to be worn a few times, tossed, and the wearer (aka the consumer) buys more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow fashion is better materials, slower made, slowly sold, with classic designs. Think vintage made, quality made, or hand made with the intent for clothing pieces to last decades\u2026 and the wearer keeps these pieces for as long as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Slow fashion was initially a phrase given by Kate Fletcher, a professor of Sustainable Fashion at the London College of Fashion<\/a>. There was a movement for slow food and slow living, but a slow fashion movement was in dire need of forging. Consumerism was at an all-time high, landfills were brimming with unworn discarded new clothing\u2026 something was wrong. While many unsold new clothes are sent overseas, two-thirds of unsold new clothing are sent to landfills<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Until we learn to be satisfied with what we have, to ditch trendy for classic, and to want to take care of the items we wear and truly love, slow fashion will never take root. But, if you\u2019re like many folks who are finally waking up to the reality of our consumeristic culture, there\u2019s an easy way to combat fast fashion: begin a new fashion life with a new way of looking at your closet and the items in it: a life amidst slow fashion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are 10 ways to bring slow fashion into your life.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop secondhand<\/strong> – This is probably the biggest action you can do that will not only help your style and your pocketbook but also the environment. Also, you don\u2019t have to worry you\u2019ll be wearing the same thing as somebody else!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear vintage clothing<\/strong> – If you want to give vintage a try, shop thrift shops and consignment stores. It\u2019s a great way to buy for less and get a feel for what you like. Incorporating vintage into your wardrobe is easy once you know what you want to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear handmade<\/strong> – Back in the day, everybody sewed. Today, it\u2019s a lost art. Try supporting brands that do handmade or bespoke clothing. You\u2019re supporting true artists with clothing that is no doubt quality-made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear real clothing<\/strong> (i.e. linen, wool, silk, cotton) – Polyester had its day back in the early 70’s. But it\u2019s back\u2026 and it\u2019s back because it\u2019s cheap to manufacture. Instead, wear real materials and your clothes will not only last a long time (and maintain sustainability) but your skin will be thankful too. Fake fabrics (and their chemicals on your skin) are not good for your body!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy quality new clothing<\/strong> (plan on repairing) – Buy less but buy better. That\u2019s the slow fashion mantra. Clothing will inevitably wear out. Plan on finding a great tailor who can fit your clothes to your body, and make repairs as you go through life enjoying these quality pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shop small\/ shop local<\/strong> – Again, find local artisans who make clothing, crafts, shoes, or homemade goods. Shop your neighbors; shop your local social media app marketplace; go to your community events. There\u2019s always a gift fair or farmer\u2019s market filled with people who would love your patronage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wear a vintage accessory<\/strong> – If you\u2019re not ready to jump into vintage full throttle, that\u2019s okay. Start small. Start with a vintage accessory like a hat, belt, jewelry, or bandana. They\u2019re small but pack a punch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy less – so much less<\/strong> – If you want to keep things simple, slow fashion is about buying less. A whole lot less. Don\u2019t need to buy any new clothes right now? Perfect. Because slow fashion is about appreciating what you already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy better<\/strong> – This is a given, being that slow fashion is better- vintage or handmade clothing is made better. No question there. But, you also need to get into the mindset that most of your future clothing (if you want to go slow fashion) will be a few yet amazing pieces. Plan on spending a little more to have years with your favorite pieces rather than just one season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buy with a purpose<\/strong> – Remember, slow fashion goes with slow living. You\u2019re buying with a purpose, whether it\u2019s to support a local designer (or vintage seller) or create the minimalist quality wardrobe you dream of. Vintage fashion is recycling and reusing in its highest form. The bonus is that the clothing is almost always much better made than most modern clothing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a part of the slow fashion movement doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t be fashionable. I tend to find that those who wear vintage – or pieces that transcend trend – have some of the best wardrobes. If you\u2019re like me, you don\u2019t want to look like everyone else. I don\u2019t want to wear a shirt from Target that I will see on every other woman when I\u2019m out. I want to be unique; I want to stand out. Wearing the same thing as my grandma or best friend doesn\u2019t quite live up to the hype of being unique when you see the item everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be you, be unique, and save your closet from the constant influx of trendy clothing. And the best part? Your pocketbook will thank you. You may spend a little more to get a quality item, but that item will last for years longer than the latest, cheapest item. And you will look as good in it now as you will in 15 years from now because it\u2019s a classic piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With slow fashion, less is more. Whether handmade or vintage, slow fashion almost always correlates with quality. After all, don\u2019t we all just want the best? With slow fashion, you can have the best, have the minimalist wardrobe you desire, and look like a million dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Author:<\/strong> Heather Spiva is a writer<\/a>, reader, and minimalist who lives amongst her tribe of non-minimalists. She loves preserving, wearing and selling vintage clothing as much as she loves writing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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