Invest and Buy Less by: Jessica Leff
With fast fashion on the rise, it’s helpful to stop and think: is it really worth it? We gravitate towards the pieces made for the present and the incredibly cheap price tag that comes with them. Oftentimes, we don’t realize how poorly made these items are and how small of a lifespan they’ll have in our closets. Counteracting fast fashion is slow fashion. Slow fashion is a movement aimed at promoting mindful manufacturing, fair labor rights, environmentally conscious practices, and lasting garments. To update your closet and be more sustainable while doing it, investing in pieces that are of better quality and mindfully produced is the answer. Investment pieces are defined as items that are versatile and timeless, allowing you to get the most use out of them. They can be adapted to many different outfits and work with new trends across multiple seasons throughout the years to come. While filling your closet with cheap garments may not break the bank, it will impact the environment and the fast fashion industry workers who made the items. By spending a little more, you can get higher quality, longer-lasting items that do not have nearly the same adverse environmental or ethical implications. These pieces are timeless and will truly never go out of style. Want to transform your closet by adding some investment pieces? Below are just a few of my favorite pieces that everyone should own in order to elevate their wardrobe.
Leather Jacket As an investment piece should be, leather jackets truly go with everything and are essential in everyone’s wardrobe. No matter the occasion, a simple leather jacket can work. You can dress it down with jeans and a t-shirt or elevate it with a dress, but it will always look effortless yet stylish. Leather jackets have continued to evolve over the decades, so it’s clear that they are not going out of style anytime soon.
14
Sunglasses You may find yourself in need of a pair of sunglasses more often than not. It can definitely take some time to find the perfect pair for you when it comes to style, shape, color, and proportion to your face, but, it’s a search worth exploring. Invest in a pair with UV-blocking protection as well as polarization, which assists with clearing any glare. Opt for a universal shape (such as round, aviator, or wayfarer) in a neutral color that is not too out of the box to ensure that they withstand the test of time.
fashion
