Great video! I’m happy to hear the process I came up with in my head (want something? Put it on wish list, wait, check secondhand, check sustainable brands, fast fashion as a last resort) is reflected here!
I'm astounded that you're not more well known, this video is so nicely edited and researched!! I think that one of the biggest issues i've personally faced in regards to shopping sustainably is that I tend to shop for an imaginary persona instead of for myself. There's a major difference between clothes that actually flatter and suit me and align with my personal style, and clothes that I find beautiful. I think many styles are gorgeous, but they're just not practical for my life. Being much more mindful about if an item of clothing will fit into MY life has helped me improve my shopping habits massively. I've gone from going shopping pretty much every week, to now only going once every few months to look for veryy specific items missing in my wardrobe. Can't wait for part 2!
This is incredibly kind, thank you so so much! And I totally relate. Shopping for my fantasy self was a huge issue for years. It takes a lot of rewiring to fix it! It sounds like you're on the right track :) Very appreciative of your support, thank you!
I remember that my first months stopping fast fashion were hard. I was upset I can't have the t-shirt I liked. But I understood why it's important and the frustration just slowly melted away. I still buy in fast fashion brands but only cotton and only what I really need like underwear. If you are reading this you can do it! 💪🏼 Also if you think you can't afford it - start second hand, repair old clothes. And remember that more expensive don't equal good quality. Be critical, check material, check where it's made. And when you have better quality clothes you just don't need to buy as often. Virgin wool skirts in second hand shops are life. They are expensive as hell, but second hands have them cheap xD
Such a great message! I think you'll like part 2 of this series cause I talk a lot about what you mentioned here :) Super excited to have you on this journey! Also I'll need to keep an eye out for wool skirts next time I'm at the thrift store!
I like that you don’t rule out fast fashion completely…it does save the day sometimes! Some of the clothes I have from Walmart are 10 years old and still going strong! 😂
I don’t like this approach to the issue…. just because a company has a new collection every week doesn’t mean it’s garbage. And just because something costs a fortune doesn’t mean it’s a quality garment. It’s all made by the same people in similar conditions. Regardless of what you pay for it or what they claim. I have clothes from H&M that are a decade old and still look great. Whereas stores are full of pricier items that are made out of shitty fabric and will be unwearable after 2 washes. Everyone that’s bought a $100 top that disintegrated after 1 wash knows this is what we’re up against. There has been a great deal of effort (and money) put into trying to shame consumers for buying cheap clothes from overseas brands instead of I dunno… competing with these companies? Making better clothes? I mean why would I pay $50 for a shirt that is of comparable quality of HM? If you want to buy something trendy and experimental, that should be the first place you go! Not the last. After you’ve come to like the style and are sure it’s something that would work as a staple in your wardrobe, then you go and buy the more expensive quality pieces. There is definitely a place for cheap clothes in anyone’s wardrobe… what that place is depends on the person and where they are in life.
Did you watch the full video? The point of it is to show people that they're able to quit fast fashion if they'd like and if not, then quitting the "fast" in fast fashion is the next best move :) My approach is that if you want to try something trendy and experimental, you should rent as opposed to buying a cheap item to "test" it and see if it works. Because if it doesn't, then it becomes a disposable item and contributes further to waste and overconsumption. I too have clothes from H&M that have lasted years, hence my point about shifting your mindset to approach fast fashion differently. Thank you for sharing your opinion!
@@FeelingGoodAsHail you talk about quitting as if it’s a drug problem lol my god. the only difference is drugs actually feel good… nobody walking around in SHEIN feels good! for most people buying cheap clothes is a function of basic economics… 99.9% are not going to spend hours scouring the internet looking for a pair of shorts to rent. So don’t alienate the viewer is here for practical reasons rather than ideological ones and help them figure out how to shop intentionally without shaming them for contributing to “waste and overconsumption”. They already feel like shit for blowing half their money on disposable clothes.
@@ri-oj1ul It sounds like we have a difference in opinions and that’s okay! I’m sure there’s other content out there that better suits what you’re looking for. I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts :)
Fast fashion was the only clothes I could afford or so I thought until I started thrifting.
I love this! So glad it's working for you :)
Ikr n thrifting is even cheaper then fast fashion cuz i literally be buying jeans for $12-15 !!! 😫
Glad you are heading in this direction.
Me too! Thank you for your support :)
Great video! I’m happy to hear the process I came up with in my head (want something? Put it on wish list, wait, check secondhand, check sustainable brands, fast fashion as a last resort) is reflected here!
I love to hear this! It always feels great to know we're on the right track :) Thank you for watching!
I'm astounded that you're not more well known, this video is so nicely edited and researched!!
I think that one of the biggest issues i've personally faced in regards to shopping sustainably is that I tend to shop for an imaginary persona instead of for myself. There's a major difference between clothes that actually flatter and suit me and align with my personal style, and clothes that I find beautiful. I think many styles are gorgeous, but they're just not practical for my life. Being much more mindful about if an item of clothing will fit into MY life has helped me improve my shopping habits massively.
I've gone from going shopping pretty much every week, to now only going once every few months to look for veryy specific items missing in my wardrobe.
Can't wait for part 2!
This is incredibly kind, thank you so so much! And I totally relate. Shopping for my fantasy self was a huge issue for years. It takes a lot of rewiring to fix it! It sounds like you're on the right track :) Very appreciative of your support, thank you!
I remember that my first months stopping fast fashion were hard. I was upset I can't have the t-shirt I liked. But I understood why it's important and the frustration just slowly melted away. I still buy in fast fashion brands but only cotton and only what I really need like underwear. If you are reading this you can do it! 💪🏼
Also if you think you can't afford it - start second hand, repair old clothes. And remember that more expensive don't equal good quality. Be critical, check material, check where it's made. And when you have better quality clothes you just don't need to buy as often.
Virgin wool skirts in second hand shops are life. They are expensive as hell, but second hands have them cheap xD
Such a great message! I think you'll like part 2 of this series cause I talk a lot about what you mentioned here :) Super excited to have you on this journey! Also I'll need to keep an eye out for wool skirts next time I'm at the thrift store!
I like that you don’t rule out fast fashion completely…it does save the day sometimes! Some of the clothes I have from Walmart are 10 years old and still going strong! 😂
I ove to hear that! It's so circumstantial so it feels weird to say cut it out completely. Thank you for your support :)
I don’t like this approach to the issue…. just because a company has a new collection every week doesn’t mean it’s garbage. And just because something costs a fortune doesn’t mean it’s a quality garment. It’s all made by the same people in similar conditions. Regardless of what you pay for it or what they claim.
I have clothes from H&M that are a decade old and still look great. Whereas stores are full of pricier items that are made out of shitty fabric and will be unwearable after 2 washes. Everyone that’s bought a $100 top that disintegrated after 1 wash knows this is what we’re up against.
There has been a great deal of effort (and money) put into trying to shame consumers for buying cheap clothes from overseas brands instead of I dunno… competing with these companies? Making better clothes? I mean why would I pay $50 for a shirt that is of comparable quality of HM?
If you want to buy something trendy and experimental, that should be the first place you go! Not the last.
After you’ve come to like the style and are sure it’s something that would work as a staple in your wardrobe, then you go and buy the more expensive quality pieces.
There is definitely a place for cheap clothes in anyone’s wardrobe… what that place is depends on the person and where they are in life.
Did you watch the full video? The point of it is to show people that they're able to quit fast fashion if they'd like and if not, then quitting the "fast" in fast fashion is the next best move :) My approach is that if you want to try something trendy and experimental, you should rent as opposed to buying a cheap item to "test" it and see if it works. Because if it doesn't, then it becomes a disposable item and contributes further to waste and overconsumption. I too have clothes from H&M that have lasted years, hence my point about shifting your mindset to approach fast fashion differently. Thank you for sharing your opinion!
@@FeelingGoodAsHail you talk about quitting as if it’s a drug problem lol my god. the only difference is drugs actually feel good… nobody walking around in SHEIN feels good!
for most people buying cheap clothes is a function of basic economics… 99.9% are not going to spend hours scouring the internet looking for a pair of shorts to rent. So don’t alienate the viewer is here for practical reasons rather than ideological ones and help them figure out how to shop intentionally without shaming them for contributing to “waste and overconsumption”.
They already feel like shit for blowing half their money on disposable clothes.
@@ri-oj1ul It sounds like we have a difference in opinions and that’s okay! I’m sure there’s other content out there that better suits what you’re looking for. I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts :)
@ri-oj1ul it feels like you're intentionally missing the point or something lol