- Work with what you've got. You'd be amazed by what you can do when you mix, match, turn things inside out, and think out of the box.
- Dig through the closets. Not just yours - peruse the closets of your nearest and dearest.
- Shop vintage, or swap/rent/borrow. Some great resources include:
- ebay.com (you know what this is)
- i-ella.com (buy, borrow, or swap)
- renttherunway.com (designer dress rental)
- http://showroomfinder.com/ (a guide to local vintage shopping - great for those of you that prefer in-store to online shopping)
- Shop stores and brands that are environmentally conscious. For listings of these stores check this site out.
- Throw a clothing swap party. You and your friends bring items that are in great condition but that you've just gotten a bit sick of wearing. Trade items 1 for 1. To make things run smoothly, provide an empty clothing rack and lots of hangers. Have each friend place a label on the hanger with their item so that people know who they are doing the swap with. Not only will this be a fun event in it of itself, but you'll also have recycled and be ready to go with an outfit for your next event.
- Now... for the die hards among you...
- Convert your trash into your finest attire! You don't have to be a fashion designer to do this. Barnard College's EcoReps took garbage and went Project Runway with it. Library cards, bubble wrap, newspapers, and plastic bags became part of this collection in a matter of days. The students didn't use patterns and some of them had very limited design experience. Get inspired by their creations.
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| Check out how newspaper and old library reference cards can be reused |
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| Plastic bags, maps, bubble wrap, packing paper... with structure, style, and a whole new look. |
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