The secret to an impeccable, luxurious and long-lasting wardrobe? Investing in sustainable fashion and, of course, taking great care of your luxury investments so that every garment, footwear and accessory lasts as long as possible, looking as good as possible. Ready to take notes?
Shop sustainable fashion
Investing in luxury secondhand fashion is investing in pieces that are not only pre-loved, but still have a whole lot of love to give. Always choose quality over quantity.
It’s on the label
Learn to read your garment labels and care for them accordingly when it comes to washing, drying, ironing and dry cleaning – this is also a crucial part of sustainable fashion.
Stain away
A bad stain can ruin a piece of clothing in no time, so treat it immediately with a stain-remover or a mixture of vinegar and baking soda before washing it. If the stain is really bad or you’re unsure if it will come out in the washing machine, take it to a professional dry cleaner.
Avoid overwashing
If you wore a piece for a 1-hour outing and didn’t get it dirty, then there’s no need to throw it in the hamper. Let it air out for a few hours before putting it back in your closet – an easy way to keep your fashion sustainable.
Avoid underwashing
When you have dirty clothes that need washing, wash them as soon as possible – sitting in the hamper for days or weeks on end is not a great care tactic for garments.
Air-drying is best
When in doubt, forego the dryer and air-dry clothes after washing. You’ll not only be saving energy, but also saving your clothes from all the heat and rough and tumble of the dryer.
Store with care
The way we store our clothing is important for their longevity. Choose wooden hangers over plastic ones, they help maintain the shape of your garments. Fold sweaters and delicate pieces to avoid stretching them out.
Find a good seamstress
More often than not, our clothes don’t last as long as they could or should because the piece may be missing a few buttons, it may be too long or has become too loose. Taking a garment to a seamstress to get it altered or fixed is breathing new life into it and that’s sustainable fashion done right.
Avoid fast-fashion trends
Trends come and go, and the latest fast-fashion piece may be obsolete in a few months, which doesn’t make it a very good investment. Instead, channel your sustainable fashion budget into purchasing basic, timeless, high-quality pieces that last years.
Shop smart
Making clothes last longer also means ensuring that you’re acquiring garments that fit perfectly into your fashion style and your lifestyle. It means you’re buying garments that truly make sense to you, that are timeless and that you can mix & match with everything you already own… because sustainable fashion in all its forms is truly beautiful.
Great sustainable fashion starts with smart secondhand shopping at MyPrivateDressing and continues with the gentle care of garments that we want to last a lifetime.
