r/SustainableFashion

My brother in law tried and heard nothing back. When he looked up their info (and supply chain and parent company’s info) on GOTS certification list, they weren’t there. Anyone know more?

I’ve noticed a strange pattern about myself and I’m curious if other people experience the same thing.
Sometimes I find a piece of clothing that I genuinely love. It might be a beautiful jacket, a pair of shoes, or something I’ve been looking for. Often it’s even worse when it’s on sale, because it feels like I’m making a smart decision by not letting the opportunity pass.
But then months go by and I realize I’ve worn it maybe once or twice.
Not because I don’t like it.
It’s usually because it somehow doesn’t fit into my actual life. Maybe it doesn’t match the clothes I already own, maybe it’s for an imaginary version of myself, or maybe I just misjudged how useful it would be.
Meanwhile, some simple pieces I own get worn hundreds of times.
I’ve started wondering if the real skill isn’t finding nice clothes, but understanding what actually belongs in your wardrobe.
Does anyone else struggle with this?
How do you decide whether something you love in the moment will actually become something you use regularly?
Cheers
Rolfo

What are your favorite vintage brands (and era if they were only good for a certain time period)? I’ve been dressing in predominantly vintage clothing outside of work and loungewear for several years now. Besides loving the fashion of previous decades (especially 60s, 70s, & 90s), another reason I thrift is for sustainability reasons and very rarely buy even modern clothing that is not secondhand.

The problem is a lot of my clothing especially from the 70s is made with uncomfortable materials (polyester especially). While it’s ok depending on the occasion, I walk everywhere and just cannot stand how sweaty and gross these unbreathable materials are. My mission now is to shop only for natural materials, such as cotton and linen. Additionally I’m hoping to find items that will hold up to regular wear and also not require dry cleaning. Are there certain brands that you find reliable in these factors? Thanks in advance!

Edit to add: I personally don’t wear wool and silk due to my vegan lifestyle but support others purchasing it secondhand to reduce the demand knowing they (wool especially) are generally durable and eco-friendly options.

It really seems like everything people want which is ethical, sustainable, and afforable clothing like basics all at the same time. For anybody that has bought from them are they not as good as other basics brands like uniqlo who are way less ethical. Seeking some input from people who have experience with Yes Friends.

Hello! I am thinking about getting some clothes ordered made-to-measure, but it does add an additional cost to the garment, so I was wondering if anyone might have some advice on which items will benefit most from being made-to-measure, and which would probably be fine without? I'll add pictures of the garments in question, any input would be greatly appreciated! Also, not sure if it makes a difference, but some of my measurements are as follows: Height-5'7"/170cm, Hips-92cm/36in, Waist (bellybutton)-72cm/28in, Waist(narrow)-67cm/26in, Bust:79cm/31in.

The dress.

The dress.

The vest and the skirt.

The dress.

The shirt and skirt.

The skirt.

ETA: Size chart, not sure if that makes a difference either.

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If you've read this far, thanks again!

I am looking to replace a few worn out basics and want something sustainable that isnt only cute to wear once or twice. Universal Standard, Pact, Kotn and Mate are the main ones on my list right now. Im comparing fabric feel, size range, washing, return policies and how transparent they seem about production. I dont need anything fancy, mostly tees, tanks, pants and easy layers that can handle repeat wear. Which brands have held up best for you?

Hi! so i had this question for a long time and it really bothered me, because i see this not just in huge brands like HouseofCB but even in brands that differentiate themselves from fast fashion.

I've noticed this trend where when cotton, silk, linen, etc is involved they boast about it as a selling point, but whenever it's polyester, nylon, or a blend, they be as vague as possible about the fibers, so instead of 100% cotton or 98% cotton 2% elastane it's like "made of the most high quality french chiffon" or like "made of premium satin" and one i saw was "Made from a soft ITY jersey" and i was like what on earth is ITY fabric? googled it and “ITY jersey stands for Interlock Twist Yarn jersey. It is a popular, stretchy knit fabric typically made from a blend of polyester and spandex.” You couldn’t have said 95% polyester 5% spandex??? it's very frustrating especially with slower fashion or sustainable brands because the whole point is transparency? why do i have to go through hoops to find out what i'm spending $200 on?

has anyone else noticed this trend? and if so how do you feel about it? what do you do when trying to shop from brands that do so?

I keep seeing brands describe themselves as affordable luxury and I never know how seriously to take it. Sometimes it feels like you’re paying for better fabrics and cuts and other times it feels like nice photos and branding. I’m trying to be more intentional with shopping and figure out how people judge value with clothing. What actually makes a piece worth paying a bit more for in your opinion as in fabric, fit, cost per wear or something else?

I’ve been buying the Hanes 100% cotton underwear’s from Walmart but they always rip after a few uses and I have to buy a pack twice a year 😭 I’m also a plus sized girlie so it’s nearly impossible to find anything comfy! Pleaseee help