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slow fashion october :: contentedness :: 3

10/18/2017

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wednesday :: fair leggings + fair tank + made in the usa tee + fair trainers
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friday :: fair jumpsuit + thrifted button down + made in the usa clogs
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sunday :: fair sweatshirt + thrifted pants + fair trainers + fair bag
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thursday :: fair sweatshirt + handmade jumpsuit + fair trainers
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saturday :: handmade tank + handmade pants + bare feet
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monday :: made in the usa tee + handmade jumpsuit + made in the usa clogs

​Over half of October has passed + I am feeling more than content with my wardrobe. I have to say that I have gotten more out of the practice of recording my outfits than I thought I would. It's been a fun little exercise in noticing + appreciating. I haven't felt the need to shop at all. Sure I have come across lovely pieces that would be fun to wear, but at the same time it has felt unnecessary to add them to what I already have. And that was the whole point!  :)

This week's extra appreciation award goes to :: those Veja trainers. I can hardly believe how much love + care went into the production of those shoes! Just a taste of the thoughtfulness follows. Rubber for the soles is harvested by rubber tappers who live under the trees + process the rubber into sheets to sell directly to Veja in order to increase their profits. Organic cotton is grown on small farms + bought under fair-trade rules. Advertising is nonexistent in order to focus on compensating farmers + manufacturers fairly. In addition, these are some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned. I love how they look too. This is a company I am happy to support!

Dressing with less, learned :: It's been 16 days, + I haven't repeated an outfit yet. I am actually pretty surprised by that, because I honestly haven't even been trying to make that happen. This has a lot to do with the weather...because I know that I often wear the same things over + over...but still. I'm drawing from 29 pieces of clothing + I haven't even touched a bunch of them. No wonder more often feels like too much.

It may be a bit easier to appreciate everything about life when the sun is shining + the temperature is just right for a sweatshirt + bare ankles...this is true. What I'm hoping is that this exercise + its lessons will take deep root in my mind...because...

Contentedness feels so good.

Love,
Jane

Find part one + two here.
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Priscilla link
10/18/2017 08:36:57 am

I'm glad you are specific with your numbers (16 days, 29 items, zero repeats) because it's helpful. It makes it easier to see what is enough and what could be too much.

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Jane link
10/18/2017 01:55:23 pm

Oh, I'm so glad! That is great feedback! :)

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Heather link
10/18/2017 11:36:04 pm

This series is so lovely, Jane!

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