In honor of earth day, I feel it necessary to check up on the vow I made a few years ago to shop more ethically and sustainably. There are lots of ways to do this, as I have discussed in this post, but overall, the best choice is to buy less, and wear what you buy more. Livia Firth, the pseudo leader of the sustainable fashion movement, has said that if you don’t think you will wear something at least 30 times, then you shouldn’t buy it. So, I’ve kept that in mind even with some of my ‘louder’ purchases, tracking my wears, and learning a lot about my style in the process. My hope is that it helps you to buy things that really speak to you, that you love to wear over and over again, even if they seem bold or crazy, and to find the right basics that are timeless and versatile. Or maybe it will just make you take a second look at your own closet and try to re-think some of the items you already have!
Top 20 Items in my closet I’ve worn 30 times or more
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Helmut Lang leather leggings
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2. Carolina K Printed Midi Dress (for rent here)
3. Zara Cream Oversized Cable sweater
4. White Everlane Air tee
5. Oversize Sequin Tiger Cardigan
6. Coach Icon Leather Moto
7. Urban Outfitters Leather Skirt (I’ve had it since I was in college!)
8. Zara knee patch boyfriend jeans (not pictured)
9. Gapbody Black Turtleneck
10. Isabel Marant Etoile striped coat
11. Rag & Bone wide leg jeans
12. Zara Oversize Denim Jacket (similar)
13. White Veja Sneakers
14. ASOS white boots (similar)
15. Striped Paige Jeans
16. Hot Pink Aviator Nation Sweatsuit
17. White Zara Blazer
18. Rolling Stones Vintage Tee (similar)
19. Anthropologie Printed Blouse
20. Adidas ‘Leoflage’ track suit
Recent purchases on track for 30 wears:
And Other Stories Camel Leather Pants (shown above!)
Ulla Johnson Embroidered Blue Dress
Citizens of Humanity White Cropped Jeans (shown above)
Intermix Polka Dot Blouse (shown above)
Dodo Bar Or Maxi Dress (similar)
