Staying Stylishly Sustainable – Modest Blondie

Let’s discuss wardrobe repairs. Thrifting is enjoyable however repairs is vital too! Name me loopy however I like cleansing out my closet. I sometimes appear to decide on the poorest time to do so- that is extra of a factor that wants penciled in my calendar fairly than being began as I’m on the brink of go someplace; however I really do it fairly typically!

As I take into consideration springtime and all the brand new blooms and hotter climate that’s to come back, I’m excited to drag out some shade in my wardrobe and put on sandals. But it surely’s vital to maintain up on the upkeep on my winter wardrobe too. A part of being sustainable is repairs and having the ability to hold items a very long time.

Earlier than placing away all of your boots and leather-based jackets, its a good time to shine them up and waterproof your snow boots in order that they’re all set to go when winter rears its ugly head once more. Seize a Mr. clear magic eraser whilst you’re at it and clear up your sneakers too! I take advantage of saddle cleaning soap on my leather-based.

It’s additionally a good time to de-pill sweaters and examine your spring tops for holes or stains. I like to recommend taking a look at every bit, touching it, and interested by the way it makes you are feeling. Perhaps it’s time to let go of some issues that look worn or don’t spark pleasure for you.

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I additionally like to hold my hangers the wrong way till I’ve worn a chunk of clothes. That approach, in just a few months, you’ll know whether or not or not you wore that merchandise and it gives you a certain hearth strategy to know what ought to keep for subsequent yr and what has served it’s objective. I like to show my hangers at the beginning of the yr and both summer time or fall. For those who swap your garments out each season, that is additionally a good time to do it!

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A lot of my wardrobe is thrifted. It’s taken years to get there however right here I’m. To maintain my secondhand items trying contemporary, I like to hold dry my denims and sweaters particularly. It retains the material and colours trying contemporary.

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What’s one thing you do to repairs your wardrobe and be extra sustainable? I’d like to know within the feedback beneath <3

XOXO ~ Taylor