Understanding sustainable fashion has evolved in many creative ways. Some are fond of vintage clothing, vintage material (old/used), and some by using natural fibers like linen and silk. For many years I have been buying and giving away the clothes I was purchasing from store to store. Gathering clothes that are on sale and as cheap as it could get was one of my to-do list. This is not because it was the only thing I could afford, but the thought of it looks good on my eyes might look and feel good as well. Waste of money and resources. At one point I got tired of sorting them out, cleaning up my closet every once in a while. I also ended up throwing away my once a favorite dress, blouse and so on. The material was inferior.
Today I invests in natural fabrics like french linen and in rare cases, silk. I once had a favorite dress back in 2012 as seen in the picture. I knew it was linen, but I didn’t have the same mindset before as I have today. It served its purpose for a couple of years until the time that I started being conscious that it became my uniform. I went to work, to the church, to business meetings and casual gatherings in it. The only reason I stop wearing it was because there were too many choices. I could have gone to the tailor and make more of its similar style using the same type of fabric. It is also a bit more costly to make a custom made clothing in general.
My first linen dress that I know of is from Mango. That was the time when the store launched its first local store in my hometown. There was an offer on it and they came in two different colors, dark blue and beige.
In my search for sustainable clothing, I recently indulged in having tailor-made linen dresses, viscose and cotton clothes. On the other hand, I reduced my bad shopping habits. The thought of having these tailored clothes that I am investing right now, would be handed to my two daughters or nieces. I will have the confidence of wearing them over and over again without thinking of missing the fashion trend. My closet will not be filled with clothes that would be left hanging for many years without being touchede at all. Sometimes I get lucky, I get to find good buys that fits me, considering that I am petite and not european petite.
