{"id":91586,"date":"2019-04-03T13:31:10","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T20:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vivaglammagazine.com\/?p=91586"},"modified":"2020-05-29T12:48:00","modified_gmt":"2020-05-29T19:48:00","slug":"how-to-shop-for-ethical-fashion-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vivaglammagazine.com\/how-to-shop-for-ethical-fashion-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Shop For Ethical Fashion On A Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It\u2019s no secret that most of us could stand to make more ethical fashion choices. But it can be daunting to figure out where to start and how to change your shopping habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nunfortunate thing is, unethical clothing is typically cheap and readily available,\nmaking it easy to continue buying piece after piece of \u201cfast fashion\u201d, clothing\nmade quickly and inexpensively that\u2019s only going to be worn for a short amount\nof time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On\nthe other hand, locally-made, high-quality clothing can be expensive if you don\u2019t\nlook in the right places. But with a little know-how, you can make more\neco-conscious and ethical choices when it comes to your clothes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Determine\nYour Priorities <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many things to keep in mind when looking for ethical fashion<\/a>. Do you want clothing that\u2019s been made without harm to the environment? What about shopping for a brand that pays workers fair wages and provides them with a safe work environment? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s\nimpossible to know what a brand stands for by just looking at the label, but\nthere are several resources you can access that will help you better understand\nwhat a brand is all about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These\ninclude RankaBrand, Knowthechain, and Ethical Consumer, sites that allow you to\nresearch a brand you may already love or get more information about a brand\nyou\u2019re curious about. It’s also a great way to find brands that stand for what\nyou believe in and discover new companies you otherwise might never have known\nabout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nthe brand you’re looking for isn’t listed on a site like this, do some online\nresearch into the company, its owners, and anything else you can find out about\nit. Chances are if they don’t acknowledge an ethical issue, they don\u2019t operate\nin the most ethical of ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shop\nSmarter, Less is More <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

De-cluttering is all over the news lately as people try to live with less stuff. This is something to think about when you’re shopping ethically. As you shop, think about items and how they\u2019ll fit into your life. Do you have a purpose for the item or are you buying it impulsively? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having too much clothing can be overwhelming and it’s likely you aren’t wearing everything regularly anyway. By investing in a quality piece<\/a> or two that you love and have a lot of use for, getting dressed is simplified. Try and think about the life of any given piece of clothing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou know you won’t wear it often or can tell it will start falling apart before\ntoo long, consider these things before heading to the cash register, perhaps\nthis isn\u2019t something you should buy. Of course, you can have fun with fashion\nand try new things out, you just need to do it in sustainable ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider\nSecond Hand Stores <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One\nway to try out new styles while also saving money is by visiting local thrift\nshops and consignment stores. There are so many benefits to shopping\nsecondhand. First, you\u2019re putting money right back into your local economy.\nUnlike shopping at a big box store or mall, all the money you spend at a local\nsecond hand store helps the economy where you live and work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At a secondhand store you can also find vintage, unique and past season items. After you do your research on ethical brands, you can shop for them at a thrift store as well. More often than not, the inventory in these stores sells for much less than it does at other retail outlets. Eco-friendly, budget-friendly and helping out the local economy – what’s there to lose? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\ncan also consider selling old clothing you no longer wear to one of these shops\nand checking out their stock with the money you make. You can be budget-friendly\nand refresh your wardrobe all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit\nor Host a Clothing Swap <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

After\nyou clean out your closet, you may find you have a lot of perfectly good\nclothing in need of a home. Instead of spending money, find a clothing swap and\nbring your items over there. If other people do the same, you may find some new\nfavorites for yourself while someone else might fall in love with one of your\nold pieces you no longer care for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou can’t find a clothing swap, you can easily host your own. Invite a few friends\nover and have them extend the invitation to others as well. It’s a great way to\nsocialize and get some new pieces at no cost to anyone. Then, you can donate or\nsell what’s left over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find success with this method, you could host or alternate hosting them with the changing seasons so everyone has a chance to refresh their closets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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