{"id":588,"date":"2020-04-20T15:43:59","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T14:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/?p=588"},"modified":"2020-05-29T13:08:51","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T12:08:51","slug":"10-top-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-clothing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.sussex.ac.uk\/business-school\/2020\/04\/20\/10-top-tips-for-getting-the-most-out-of-your-clothing\/","title":{"rendered":"10 top tips for getting the most out of your clothing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Business School Green Impact team member, Claire Tymoshyshyn, shares her top tips for making the most of your existing clothing, how you can take your clothes even further, and how to help reduce your wastefulness in one of the world\u2019s largest polluting industries: fashion.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Claire Tymoshyshyn \u2013 trying on some great clothes in a charity shop.
Get involved in Fashion Revolution Week by using #whomademyclothes or #haulternative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1) Shop mindfully <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Next time you go shopping, go armed with a list and try not to buy anything that isn\u2019t on it. If you find something that you like that isn\u2019t on the list, ask yourself \u201cDo I really<\/em> need this?\u201d \u2013 it can be a good idea to wait 24 hours for any new purchase to give yourself time to think about how necessary it is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Rework your wardrobe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Have a dress up day, dig deep into your wardrobe and pull out all those random items you forgot about, you might discover some new awesome clothing combo\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Buy from and donate unwanted items to charity shops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I get a much bigger shopping high after a good charity shop haul, especially after calculating the savings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Organise or attend a clothes swap<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whether it be with friends and family, through a local neighbourhood Facebook page, or virtually, clothes swaps are a great way to refresh your wardrobe without spending a penny!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Buy and sell second-hand clothing online <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are several apps and websites you can use for this, some of the well-known ones are listed in the resource section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6) Consider repairing or upcycling the clothes that you love<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are loads of video tutorials on YouTube, as well as local workshops running in Brighton and Lewes. But if the needle and thread just isn\u2019t your thing, then you could take it along to a pop-up repair caf\u00e9 or your local alteration business – see the resource section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7) Shop at vintage stores<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Find some unique vintage treasures or sell any vintage items you no longer use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8) Shop at antique\/flea markets and car boot sales<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These are a great way to find truly unique pieces, as well as an opportunity to buy something cheap and upcycle it into something you\u2019ll truly treasure. Selling at these is also a good way to raise funds for your next sustainable fashion purchase!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9) Recycle clothing beyond repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If your clothing is beyond repair then you can drop it off at any H&M store, where they offer a garment recycle scheme – All clothes collected by H&M are either reused, reworn or recycled with 0% going to landfill and you get a \u00a35 voucher to spend towards your next (essential) purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10) Recycle or donate your bras<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whether worn or unworn, there are a number of ways to donate or recycle your old bras (see resource section).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

__________<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\nappreciate that not all of the above options are available to us right now, but\nwe may all have a bit of extra time to delve into our wardrobes, have a good try-on\nand sort out, and prepare any donations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read next:<\/strong> #whomademyclothes? A Fashion Revolution initiative<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

__________<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Useful resources:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Get involved in the Fashion Revolution #imadeyourclothes campaign<\/a> and let your voice be heard by brands and your peers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get involved in the Fashion Revolution #haulternative campaign<\/a> \u2013  check out the Haulternative guide for loads of great tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How ethical is my brand? Download the app<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online second-hand clothing store suggestions:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n