Maintaining a wardrobe takes lots of effort and dedication. If you don’t attend to it for a few weeks, it will turn into a mess. It is tougher to make careful choices and turning your wardrobe green or eco-friendly. If you are concerned about the deteriorating state of our environment and the fluctuations in world climate then it is advisable that you make positive and eco-friendly changes in every aspect of your life. Your wardrobe is an important part of your life because it determines what you wear everyday. Start recycling old clothes and opt for greener clothing options. In the following, some brilliant ideas have been discussed for turning your wardrobe green this season.
Don’t mind buying second-hand
Purchasing second hand clothes is cost effective and indirectly eco-friendly. Many of our resources are wasted in the production of clothes. We should all try to use readymade clothes optimally for preventing wastage of natural resources. You will get stylish clothing options at the Church sales, vintage stores, flea markets and charity shops. At present, many designers are working on breathing life into vintage clothes. Vintage wedding dresses are in fashion as well.
Swap group
If you have a big gang of friends then take a pledge of swapping clothes among yourselves. It will give all of you a chance to wear new clothes without breaking the bank every time you go out and also keep your wardrobe less cluttered. Make a rule of exchanging clothes and stick to it.
Purchase recycled clothes
These days several brands are taking interest in producing recycled clothing lines. Designers are showing their creativity in beautifying old and worn clothes. Purchase recycled clothes, or opt for natural fabrics like organic cotton and jute. You can also buy eco-friendly clothing and accessories online.
Learn to fix small problems
Take up sewing and learn to repair your old clothes at home. When a dress needs a new zip or the buttons are broken, we are quick to discard them. You should try to fix the problem instead. You can also turn your old clothes into new ones. For example, cut and crop an old jeans and sew an interesting border for making a hot pant.
Always donate
Maybe you have plenty of money to spare on clothes and accessories but everyone is not as lucky as you are. Whenever you feel that there are some clothes in your wardrobe that you won’t be wearing again try to donate these clothes to people who might be able to make good use of them.
Summary
Recycle old clothes and learn to make eco-friendly choices. Clean your wardrobe and donate the clothes which have become either worn or old.
