{"id":6879,"date":"2020-08-13T09:41:41","date_gmt":"2020-08-13T09:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/?p=6879"},"modified":"2025-03-03T10:42:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T10:42:21","slug":"five-reasons-to-stop-buying-fast-fashion-and-invest-in-style-instead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/budgeting\/five-reasons-to-stop-buying-fast-fashion-and-invest-in-style-instead\/","title":{"rendered":"Five reasons to stop buying fast fashion and invest in style instead"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-4-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"stop buying fast fashion\" class=\"wp-image-6881 lazyload\" width=\"670\" height=\"446\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-4-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-4-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-4-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-4-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-4-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-4-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-4-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-4-1350x899.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-4-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-4-144x96.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-4.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image courtesy of We Are Cow<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Filling your wardrobe with fast fashion is both surprisingly unaffordable and definitely unsustainable, argues Dana Raer. And with the recent Boohoo modern slavery scandal, she says it is time to change our fashion habits. &nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve always had an eye for a quality piece of clothing. I avoid buying cheap and instead prefer to invest in higher-value and better quality items. This decision has multiple positive effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, on my budget. I try to save money for a bigger budget to spend on one or two pieces instead of an entire wardrobe in a shopping session. Saving for a bigger purchase doesn\u2019t break my budget in the long run through constant spending on cheaper items. On average, I take three to four shopping hauls a year and save a lot overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, it impacts my consideration of ethical choices, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/spending\/frugal-fashion-why-i-fell-out-of-love-with-vintage-fashion\/\">buying vintage<\/a> or sustainable brands. These can be more expensive but are definitely more ethical. I almost never buy from unsustainable collections (Primark socks are my only weakness) and I always look for ethical brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Statements against the wrongdoings of the fast fashion industry need to be followed by actions <\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Thirdly, it has a great effect on my whole look. Valuable pieces make a valuable outfit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But beyond my personal motives, there are five broader reasons why you should consider stepping away from fast fashion trends, and look to sustainable style instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Durability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Affordable clothing lines, so-called \u2018fast fashion\u2019, usually rely on underpaid work, and on unsustainable mass-produced materials. The whole sector enables people to wear the dupes or fashion trends they see online for a lot cheaper, and a lot faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But many people find that buying that one shirt from Primark or Pretty Little Thing won\u2019t guarantee its durability in the upcoming season. It won\u2019t even be worth the price if it\u2019s just been worn a few times before it goes off trend. If you buy that cool shirt in March, it may look ruined or cheap by June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-5-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"stop buying fast fashion\" class=\"wp-image-6884 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-5-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-5-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-5-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-5-1536x1023.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-5-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-5-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-5-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-5-1350x899.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-5-20x13.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-5-144x96.jpeg 144w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Unknown-copy-5.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>Leeds-based vintage clothing brand We Are Cow<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Brands that promote ethics and vintage stores should be your go-to for fashion items. Shops such as <a href=\"https:\/\/wearecow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">We Are Cow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulgarsheffield.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vulgar<\/a> and more are ethical brands where you can find real vintage high-end brands at a lower price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Inheritance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fashion tends to move in cycles. I have my mother\u2019s outfits from when she was in her 20s. Now 40 years later, I have six extravagant work outfits, with vibrant colours that you cannot find anymore, created during the 80s and that are still vintage chic for the 21st century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"stop buying fast fashion\" class=\"wp-image-6883 lazyload\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-scaled-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-80x60.jpeg 80w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-450x338.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-225x169.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-900x675.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-1350x1013.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-20x15.jpeg 20w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/image2-128x96.jpeg 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>Dana&#8217;s mum wearing a burgundy sweater that Dana herself would later wear<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I even have a denim jacket from the 90s that came back to fashion a year ago, giving me the pleasure of wearing authentic vintage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Choice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in pieces that you will not throw away later has its perks in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a few years there will be no such a thing as \u201cI have nothing to wear\u201d, but more like \u201cI can combine this jacket with these trousers and create a whole new outfit with what I already have\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to mix and match outfits together is more fun, and less consumption-heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Comebacks &nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/117540986_755658815210778_9014883781004283888_n-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Dana's mum \" class=\"wp-image-6886 lazyload\" width=\"204\" height=\"272\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/117540986_755658815210778_9014883781004283888_n-edited.jpg 666w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/117540986_755658815210778_9014883781004283888_n-edited-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/117540986_755658815210778_9014883781004283888_n-edited-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/117540986_755658815210778_9014883781004283888_n-edited-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/117540986_755658815210778_9014883781004283888_n-edited-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/117540986_755658815210778_9014883781004283888_n-edited-20x27.jpg 20w, https:\/\/www.mouthymoney.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/117540986_755658815210778_9014883781004283888_n-edited-72x96.jpg 72w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><sup>Dana&#8217;s mum in full power dress<\/sup><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the past few years, a gradual nostalgia for the 70s and 80s has crept in. First the denim, then the extravagance in colours and later, the shoulder pads. That is because fashion has historic value, one that fights issues in society through activism and manifests itself through outlooks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The shoulder pads are the statement of working women, of feminine power and enthusiasm to earn a living. The feminist movements of this century have brought shoulder pads back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this trend I searched my mother\u2019s wardrobe once again to find exactly what I needed. Call me a hoarder but, the longer you keep the item, the more you or your family will use it in time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Ethics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mass production and \u2018trends\u2019 are the embodiment of modern day fashion issues, projected through the lenses of misleading advertisements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stories about clothing companies neglecting their employees\u2019 working conditions or pay seem evermore frequent. But posting on social media about Boohoo\u2019s labour rights abuses in Leicester is not enough. Reading or sharing an article is no longer sufficient either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Statements against the wrongdoings of the fast fashion industry need to be followed by actions to see change. And change happens with us and our lifestyle choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is an ongoing debate about whether being eco-friendly is a privilege, you do not have to be rich to be ethical. As an immigrant studying and working in the UK, and able to shop ethically by spending my money carefully, that seems like just another excuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t cave to momentary trends. Be smart in saving money and spending it more wisely on style over fast fashion. &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Filling your wardrobe with fast fashion is both surprisingly unaffordable and definitely unsustainable, argues Dana Raer. 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