How to Use Green Fashion
What does it mean to be green in the fashion world? It doesn't mean go out and buy all new organic clothing. It is about the well-known slogan: reduce, reuse, recycle. And of course, shopping locally and choosing quality (materials) over quantity is the greenest of them all.
Things You'll Need:
A shopping tote or your own reusable shopping bag
A little extra cash flow for quality materials and brands
Shop Vintage
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1
One of the best ways to shop green is to shop at vintage stores. Buying vintage clothing saves the bag, the tag and the shipping overseas. Why is vintage shopping considered green? A product that was made five, ten, even fifty years ago costs nothing to the environment today. And probably if it was made 50 years ago and is a reputable brand, it is made of higher quality materials, such as wool or fertilizer-free cotton.
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2
Vintage stores can usually be found locally. When you are shopping at a nearby boutique, you are being green. Why? You are walking, not using a car, you are carrying a tote, not using a plastic bag and you are purchasing an already used item (that covers the reduce, reuse and recycle element mentioned above).
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3
Not only are vintage stores grand, but resale shopping in the right location is another green option. There are resale stores in Chicago, where socialites (even Oprah) drop off their once-worn Burberry clothing. You can buy high quality, low cost (and low waste) items. Even check out Goodwill or Plato’s Closet. At Plato’s Closet you can trade in your clothing for other clothing items or sell them for cash.
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4
Shop on eBay. Searching for a Michael Kors purse or BCBG dress? eBay has it all. But be careful—check from where items are shipped and make sure they are either vintage items or high quality items—not knock offs.
Step
5
Go to auctions. Look for local postings of auction locations,
dates
and times. Check out Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago.
Shop Quality Fabrics
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1
Another great way to maximize your Green Fashion is by purchasing quality products over quantity. This is hard, since you will have to sacrifice synthetic fabrics for higher quality (and higher cost) materials. But who wants to wear acrylic anyway?
Step
2
Choose cashmere, linen and silk. Linen is the most eco-friendly and is typically affordable. Be sure to read the labels, as linen can sometimes be bleached or dyed. Stick to earth-friendly tones. When choosing cashmere or silk, choose high-quality brands over mass-marketed labels. It's better to have one or two cashmere than twenty polyester sweaters.
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3
When choosing cotton, choose only organic cotton products. If not organic, cotton is filled with pesticides. Cyanide, dicofol and naled are a few of the fertilizers used on cotton fields (and are cancer-causing agents!).
Step
4
Read the labels for not only fabric listings but also how to wash. If it is dry clean only, choose an eco-friendly cleaner. Washing by hand is great and hanging to dry is even better (and keeps your clothes looking new longer).
Tips & Warnings
No matter where you go or what you buy, bring OWN bag!
http://www.ehow.com/how_2282644_use-green-fashion-.html
What does it mean to be green in the fashion world? It doesn't mean go out and buy all new organic clothing. It is about the well-known slogan: reduce, reuse, recycle. And of course, shopping locally and choosing quality (materials) over quantity is the greenest of them all.
Things You'll Need:
A shopping tote or your own reusable shopping bag
A little extra cash flow for quality materials and brands
Shop Vintage
Step
1
One of the best ways to shop green is to shop at vintage stores. Buying vintage clothing saves the bag, the tag and the shipping overseas. Why is vintage shopping considered green? A product that was made five, ten, even fifty years ago costs nothing to the environment today. And probably if it was made 50 years ago and is a reputable brand, it is made of higher quality materials, such as wool or fertilizer-free cotton.
Step
2
Vintage stores can usually be found locally. When you are shopping at a nearby boutique, you are being green. Why? You are walking, not using a car, you are carrying a tote, not using a plastic bag and you are purchasing an already used item (that covers the reduce, reuse and recycle element mentioned above).
Step
3
Not only are vintage stores grand, but resale shopping in the right location is another green option. There are resale stores in Chicago, where socialites (even Oprah) drop off their once-worn Burberry clothing. You can buy high quality, low cost (and low waste) items. Even check out Goodwill or Plato’s Closet. At Plato’s Closet you can trade in your clothing for other clothing items or sell them for cash.
Step
4
Shop on eBay. Searching for a Michael Kors purse or BCBG dress? eBay has it all. But be careful—check from where items are shipped and make sure they are either vintage items or high quality items—not knock offs.
Step
5
Go to auctions. Look for local postings of auction locations,
dates
and times. Check out Leslie Hindman Auctioneers in Chicago.
Shop Quality Fabrics
Step
1
Another great way to maximize your Green Fashion is by purchasing quality products over quantity. This is hard, since you will have to sacrifice synthetic fabrics for higher quality (and higher cost) materials. But who wants to wear acrylic anyway?
Step
2
Choose cashmere, linen and silk. Linen is the most eco-friendly and is typically affordable. Be sure to read the labels, as linen can sometimes be bleached or dyed. Stick to earth-friendly tones. When choosing cashmere or silk, choose high-quality brands over mass-marketed labels. It's better to have one or two cashmere than twenty polyester sweaters.
Step
3
When choosing cotton, choose only organic cotton products. If not organic, cotton is filled with pesticides. Cyanide, dicofol and naled are a few of the fertilizers used on cotton fields (and are cancer-causing agents!).
Step
4
Read the labels for not only fabric listings but also how to wash. If it is dry clean only, choose an eco-friendly cleaner. Washing by hand is great and hanging to dry is even better (and keeps your clothes looking new longer).
Tips & Warnings
No matter where you go or what you buy, bring OWN bag!
http://www.ehow.com/how_2282644_use-green-fashion-.html
