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Why You Don't Need A New Wardrobe For Spring

Why You Don't Need A New Wardrobe For Spring

Posted on: Sunday 10 April 2022

the back of a door with two hooks; on one is a peach floral dress on a hanger and a crochet bag, on the other is a light denim jacket with a leopard print collar


As soon as the first feeling of spring freshness hits the air and the slightest ray of sunshine actually warms your face, fast fashion outlets across the high street and the internet are crying out for your money in exchange for the newest 'must-have' spring trends. Pastels, florals, gingham; all completely ground breaking and different to last year, right? Well no, not really...


Chances are, you already have a perfectly lovely spring wardrobe in your, well, wardrobe.


I could bore you with the reasons why you should think twice before caving in to a bit of spring fast fashion, but we all know by now that fast fashion is bad (think pollution, slave labour, exploitation etc) and slow/circular fashion is better. Aside from that, with the cost of living going up pretty dramatically, saving money is a pretty good incentive to not buy new clothes too.


So, whatever your incentive, here's how to freshen up your wardrobe for spring without buying into fast fashion: 


ROTATE YOUR WARDROBE // A couple of years ago I got into the habit of rotating my wardrobe (I'm sure lots of people already do this so I know I'm not exactly being revolutionary here) so that all my spring/summer clothes get packed away during winter and when I finally get round to bringing them out again I get to rediscover everything and it certainly feels a little like I've just been shopping when in fact I've simply unpacked a box from under my bed. Each year I bring out plenty of items that could easily be sold in the shops currently. The phrase 'Florals for spring, ground breaking' is popular for a reason.


SHOP OTHER PEOPLE'S WARDROBES // If you do feel like your wardrobe needs a little refresh there are plenty of ways to do so without shopping fast fashion. Clothes swaps with friends, buying second hand clothes from Depop or Vinted or having a wander round your local charity shops are all great ways to find some new additions to your wardrobe. 


TREAT YOURSELF TO SOMETHING FROM A SUSTAINABLE BRAND // If you do want to buy something new, it's always nice to know it's from somewhere that puts people and the environment first. Luckily there are actually heaps of sustainable brands to choose from these days (I have a small list of slow fashion brand recommendations here) so there's something for everyone. 


GET YOUR SEW ON // Something I would love to do more of is make my own clothes (unfortunately there are lots of things I'd like to do in life and not quite the amount of time I need to do them all - unfair isn't it?). If you've got the skills or are willing to learn then making your own clothes is a great sustainable option. You can pick up some great fabrics from charity shops or by using old things you already own (I currently have an old duvet cover waiting for me to sew into something).


Will you be ditching fast fashion this spring? 


Amy x 

Comments

  1. I treated myself to some bits from H&M (boo I know) recently, but that's the first time in a LONG time, I'm a big vinted lover and very rarely buy clothes from new. I rotate my wardrobe too so it kind of feels like I get new clothes this time of year anyway.

    Claire.X
    www.clairemac.co.uk

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    1. Ah Vinted is so great isn't it! And yes rotating your wardrobe is such a fab trick! x

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  2. I definitely need to get into rotating my wardrobe but I find it so hard because the UK is so bloody unpredictable I'm scared to pack my jumpers away!

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    1. Haha, I do always keep a couple of jumpers out, just a lot less than I have in winter! x

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  3. I do like to rotate my wardrobe when the seasons change, but I always have a sortout of clothes before I do and clothes I no longer wear or want to keep, they go straight to charity! A great post x

    Lucy Mary

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    1. Yeah that's definitely a fab idea and good way to stay on top of your wardrobe too! x

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  4. This is such a helpful post! I love packing my clothes away for the exact reason you mentioned - it kind of tricks my brain into thinking I've bought a new spring wardrobe lol x

    mia // https://miasdiyprojects.com/

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    1. Definitely! I switched mine round yesterday and there were things I forgot I even had xx

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  5. I have a lot of clothe so don't need more! Most of mine work for all seasons, too. I tend to wear my clothes for years and years. I don't follow fashion and I'm not bothered about trends.

    Corinne x
    https://skinnedcartree.com

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  6. I love this! I wish I could sew, maybe I should learn how to :D And I tried to order sustainable clothes today but GEESH, they're EXPENSIVE! I hope soon there will be more sustainable, ethical brands that are actually affordable. I know that this is exactly what drives the price up, but I mean.. I just can't pay $60+ for ONE top... and many others feel the same way, that's why fast fashion is still such a big thing. If you know of any actually affordable, ethical brands, send them my way! <3

    Lots of love,
    Krissi of the marquise diamond
    https://www.themarquisediamond.de/

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    1. I've just done a post of some recommendations actually! I tend to shop second hand a lot to make it more affordable! x

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