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curbing consumerism :: clothing

6/13/2020

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When it comes to shopping for clothing (a favorite shopping focus of mine),  :) I practice a few habits that help to keep my wanties in check. I don't want to consume more than I need to- in regards both to the planet's resources + to items that I'm keeping from others. I like for my wardrobe to minimal + manageable...but also satisfying + supportive of my happiness + well-being.

A few of the habits that I've found to be supportive of these goals:

:: Keeping a list of pieces that are enough and that serve me, my lifestyle at the moment, + my climate well. I revisit this list periodically + make changes based on recent observations.  My current year-round, every-day-wear list looks like this:

tanks 
long-sleeved tee
button-up
sweatshirts
pullover sweaters
dress?
jeans
white pants
olive pants
leggings
shorts
boots
sandals
trainers
flats

:: Going through all of my pieces, trying them on + assessing needs at the beginning of each season. With the above list in hand, I figure out what I need to replace + focus on finding only those pieces. (Though I'm not super strict about excluding a perfect, fair gem that I can afford.) Then I can settle in + be content with the good things I have at the ready.

:: Letting things go periodically not only funds necessary purchases + keeps those pieces in use...but it also helps to hone my preferences + reminds me to choose wisely.

:: Being quite picky. When my pieces of clothing are few, each one needs to work hard. 

:: Being willing to go without. At this point, I know that I can make do with few pieces of clothing. 

:: Keeping a (not-too-long) list of my personal go-to thrift spots/sites, sewing resources + fair brands. I start my shopping search at my local thrift shops...then I'll take a look at ebay, etsy + poshmark. I'll consider making, and then I refer to the ethical brands list (scanning for my favorites).

​:: Keeping a "desirables" list. Sometimes I come across something lovely for which I don't currently have the money or need. I'll make a note of it +  know that I can revisit it, if I want to. Somehow just having this list allows me to obsess a little less about lovely things. I try to keep this list minimal + delete items about as often as I add them.

:: Reminding myself that I don't need to own all of the lovely things. Sometimes just curating a collection of lovely things is enough. 

:: Limiting exposure. I try to be mindful of the shops I go into, the instagram accounts I'm following + the email lists to which I'm subscribed. Sometimes these things are just invitations to look + want. I want to want what I already have. 

I've probably said all of this before, but since it's not a one time + done thing...a reminder is helpful at least for me.  :)

Love,
Jane
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