How my thoughts on Fashion have changed

If you’ve read my blog for a long time then you will remember the days where I posted about fashion and only fashion. Specifically, I shared plus sized brands that were very much FAST fashion. Over the years my relationship with fashion has changed and it felt right to note down my thoughts on this, although I’m not entirely sure how to structure it.

Let’s start at the beginning I guess? I loved (and still do) feeling good in what I wear. It just feels nice to feel nice doesn’t it? As much as I’d like to pretend my appearance doesn’t have an impact on that feeling, it often does. If I feel I’ve put a nice look together I just feel great. I used to write all about this and where I sourced my clothes, I also got to work with some pretty ‘cool’ companies on the way. Then, things started to change.

I became more interested in the environmental and social impact of these companies. I am FAR from perfect, and I don’t think you have to say ‘I’m never buying from a fast fashion brand ever again’ because simply, it’s not always possible. There are certain privileges such as sizing and cost that come into play so I am not saying to anyone reading this that you’re a horrible person if you bought a top from your favourite high street shop last week. It would be hypocritical of me to say so. I have however started to make changes that I really do feel are for the better.

Firstly, I started to cut back on shopping via these brands. I deleted my accounts on several of these companies websites and it suddenly became easier. I changed who I followed on instagram and started following more eco-conscious bloggers. My mindset began to shift and it was actually quite nice. Refreshing even.

I started to think what ways I could shop my own wardrobe, or even my husbands. I vowed to only buy second-hand during second hand September and suddenly became Depop & Vinted savvy. Shopping smarter was making me feel great.

Further down the line and I’m still making little changes. I started to learn to sew. I’ve been buying fabric from charity shops to make up dresses in more ‘classic’ styles, in the hope they’ll stand the test of time. I’ve found shops that work to stop fabric waste being put into environmental waste and best of all, they’re local. I am getting there.

It’ll be a while before I completely cut all fast fashion out my life, and really I do think it is down to the companies to make some large changes to protect their factory workers conditions and ensure more sustainability. However, I do think we can all do our bit too.

Have you been shopping more sustainably?

Violet x

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