Yesss, this is so real and spoke to me - I’m a “collector” of vintage/secondhand clothing who has onsold pieces over the years out of a sense of guilt of owning “too much”, only to miss them dearly for years afterwards. So I’ve started holding onto things of I feel their time will come again — clothing steward is such a nice way to think about this practice ❤️
I have garments that haunt me too <3 one was a v basic black and cream striped tube top from Ann Taylor or something random that I wore all the time in college. I got rid of her for no understandable reason and to this day I go to style looks and wish she was still around bc she was so versatile!
Great article. Makes so much sense. I personally buy very few pieces as I have a great wardrobe after years of careful additions, but when I do buy it’s an ethical choice, always. Preferably second hand first. Reworking garments is a real skill and hats off to you for doing that!
Yesss, this is so real and spoke to me - I’m a “collector” of vintage/secondhand clothing who has onsold pieces over the years out of a sense of guilt of owning “too much”, only to miss them dearly for years afterwards. So I’ve started holding onto things of I feel their time will come again — clothing steward is such a nice way to think about this practice ❤️
I have garments that haunt me too <3 one was a v basic black and cream striped tube top from Ann Taylor or something random that I wore all the time in college. I got rid of her for no understandable reason and to this day I go to style looks and wish she was still around bc she was so versatile!
It’s always the versatile ones 🥲
This hits hard. I think I've been a unintentional follower of this manifesto for years now, thanks for putting it all out there!
so glad it resonates with you!
Resonates ✨
Great article. Makes so much sense. I personally buy very few pieces as I have a great wardrobe after years of careful additions, but when I do buy it’s an ethical choice, always. Preferably second hand first. Reworking garments is a real skill and hats off to you for doing that!
thank you so much <3
Beautifully said, Janelle!
Thank you <3
Bravo, Janelle! I love the mechanics and logic behind your manifesto.
Thank you, Aline <3
Thank you <3 Glad it resonates!