alienobserving

Oftentimes, when suggesting on this subreddit that people avoid fast-fashion, it’s met with “That’s classist, not everyone can afford anything beyond fast-fashion.” I highly doubt that as the same people claiming that probably spent untold thousands on fast-fashion as opposed to just hundreds on a high-quality, capsule wardrobe. Additionally, I have high-quality pieces that aren’t from fast-fashion brands that I paid as much for or less, than typical fast-fashion prices. However, if you are still hell-bent on shopping from fast-fashion retailers, I want to suggest that you do so as mindfully as possible and buy the most environmentally friendly pieces they have to offer. This is a quote rega

In hindsight, I’d have a minimalist, 15 item wardrobe. But instead, for example, I keep the 12 shirts I already have (including two that are no longer my style to sleep in). These videos demonstrate how contrary to popular belief, minimalism isn’t about constantly throwing out your closet and buying new things but it’s about mindfulness:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SIv9GcUCaQU&t=3s&pp=ygUbMTUgaXRlbSBtaW1pbWFsaXN0IHdhcmRyb2Jl

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ix64q8MHZ4k

It appears most minimalist capsule wardrobes on YouTube consist of some combination of jeans, t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, and lounge pants. It seems like sustainable brands are very loungewear-heavy and especially in women’s departments. Here are some sustainable alternatives for those who want to keep their wardrobe minimalistic and sustainable, but are in business casual or business professional environments, attend events, or simply like looking well-dressed. Of course, the most sustainable option is “no buy” and wearing what you already have, but here are options for those in the market for sustainable options beyond t-shirts and hoodies:

-Organic cotton polos from Superdry.

-Organic

This was posted/written by a reddit user who had a business encouraging sustainable shopping and who arrived at the realization, as I have recently, that the best approach to ethical fashion is normalizing anti-consumerism. I am practicing “no buy” indefinitely (as it pertains to clothing), and wanted to suggest others do the same: https://objet.substack.com/p/telling-the-truth-about-sustainable

I have minimalist ideals, however, I am wondering if there’s many on this subreddit who have the essential items and nothing much beyond that? For example: -2-3 changes of clothes. -A place to sleep (be it a hammock, sleeping bag, Japanese futon, mattress, bed, etc). -Minimal bedding such as a set or two of sheets and a blanket or two (not a linen closet packed with bedding). -A towel. -Minimal toiletry drawer or bag such as toothbrush/toothpaste/all-one bar/nail clippers/deodorant. -If someone who cooks: minimal items such as: mug, set of utensils, baking sheet, sauce pan, plate. -1 backpack or bag. -1 coat and/or jacket if the weather calls for it. -1 pair of shoes -Socks and underwear

A place for members of r/nobuywardrobe to chat with each other

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ix64q8MHZ4k

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SIv9GcUCaQU&t=348s

I like how mindfully he sourced his wardrobe from holding onto plastic pants and plastic shirts that he wouldn’t have purchased in hindsight, to mending a shirt he doesn’t care for, to sourcing some things second-hand, to having 15 items, to shopping at the exceptionally high-quality and ethical brand Industry of Nations (all their clothing is unisex and a petite is the equivalent to a women’s small), to also shopping from Organic Basics and All Birds. Before all the trolls start with, “But I can’t dress this way because I have to go to work” or “I can’t do this because I’m somewhere where I need a c