A future with a slower and more meaningful sense of fulfillment, both in what I buy and what that item means to me. Consuming less and investing in more durable items can be a hard ask, especially given that cost plays a huge part in an individual's purchasing power. For those who can't really afford to be sustainable by investing in pricier but more durable pieces, starting off with keeping the wardrobe you have and revamping your style with items you already own rather than splurging on a whole new set of clothes is a great way to start. If you do have an urgent need for a new pair of shoes, by all means thrifting is a good alternative (keeping in mind the harmfulness of thrift hauls)! Clothing swaps are another great alternative, and could add a bit more meaning to the items you own. Rather than going out to get a new jacket for the winter, I'd reuse my parent's clothes (clothes they've kept from the 80s and 90s!) because it works towards consuming less and I'd wear the items with the memory of them :) Giving the things I already own a new narrative can slowly start to change the way I buy and the way I keep
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I love the idea of doing more clothing swaps! It is fascinating how many of my parent's clothes from the 80s and 90s are in better condition than mine. I hope to borrow more clothes moving forward -