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[quote=Anonymous]Yes, OP, this is a big deal and I'm glad you're bringing it up.

Now that I"m aware of this, I never buy from fast fashion brands at all and also avoid mall retailers unless they have a very specific item I know I'll wear for a long time and I look closely and can see the quality is there.

I avoid trendy items altogether. Chasing trends is a good way to feel like you need an all new wardrobe every few years. Buying more clothes in neutral colors and classic shapes means you should be able to wear those clothes for longer. Some brands I've found to be good for this are Everlane, Quince, & Other Stories, Sezane. Also like the website Amour Vert, which specializes in more sustainable brands and sells a lot of classic shapes, colors, and patterns that won't go out of style in a year.

Rewear clothes more. See if you an get away with 2 pairs of jeans instead of 10.

And whenever possible, buy on consignment. I don't shop often but when I do, I almost always start by looking at local consignment boutiques or websites like Thred Up or the The Real Real. The nice thing is that because I shop less often and am focusing on quality on longevity, I actually have much better brands than I used to. I now own some pieces from Theory, Banjanan, Rag & Bone, and Reformation that are a step up from what I used to buy. All bought in good condition on consignment.

The worst part of transforming your closet in this way is figuring out what to do with old clothes that are falling a part and bad quality. It's taken some work to find places that will recycle fabrics for use in other materials -- a lot of clothing donation places wind up just sending it to landfill also. I wound up cutting up some of my old clothes to make a rag rug for my daughter's room, and others that were the right material to use for cleaning rags. I consigned what I could and also gave some old party dresses and professional clothes to local organizations that help provide prom dresses and interview clothes to women who can't afford to buy things for these events. But it takes work to get rid of those old items and it really hit home for me how irresponsible it was for me to accumulate that stuff to begin with.[/quote]

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