Sustainable Fashion: How to Shop on a College Budget

Being a college student and embracing sustainable fashion may seem like a hassle since most slow-fashion clothes are more expensive. But on a student budget, you may opt for better prices for more excellent quality. This way, you don't have to break the bank to get yourself some stylish clothes that are eco-friendly and also suit your style perfectly. Are you ready to shop? At Custom Earth Promos, we have just the thing for you:

Thrift

Thrifting is fun and rewarding if you know just how to do it. Remember, fast fashion clothing is cheaply manufactured, designed to be easily disposable, and is the second biggest cause of environmental pollution today. You can avoid this by thrifting high-quality, big-label clothing at a cheaper price. Just wait to see how many unique finds are waiting for you in these stores. 

If confused about where to shop for second-hand clothes, you can walk up to charity shops or vintage sales near you. For online options, you can check out resellers such as Facebook Marketplace, Instagram, and Poshmark.

Upcycle and repair

Clothes get torn sometimes, but it's no excuse to trash them immediately. All you need to do is stitch it up a little. You can learn basic stitching skills online. If you are unable to do this, you can pick up a portable stapler sewing machine or a mini sewing machine. 

Other times, you may have to switch up a piece to a different look. This is where upcycling comes in. You can alter your clothes in many different ways. You can cut a shirt to give you a tank top or try to pull out the wool in various sections of a shirt or shorts to give it a crazy and chic outlook. When it comes to upcycling your clothes, there are so many ways to go. You can pick up inspiration from sites like Pinterest, Instagram, Youtube, or even Google.

Swap with friends

Swapping your clothes with friends may be icky, but you can put your little twist on it. Gather your friends, dorm members, and colleagues, order pizza, get some drinks, play music, and make a game of your clothes-swapping get-together. You would be pleased with the number of beautiful attires you can whip up in that small circle.

Rent 

During your time in college, you would need to attend important events where you need to invest significantly in your look. It could be a friend's wedding, a networking event, or a dinner. Instead of spending so much on a piece you can only wear once, consider renting the dress, tuxedo, or any other look you prefer. You can rent clothes on By Rotation, HURR, and Hirestreet.

Off Season purchase 

If you have to buy new, then it may be time to try out some off-season purchases. For instance, try buying your sweaters and winter clothes in summer or flip the order by purchasing summer wear during winter. You'd find that you can get them cheaper this way.

Conclusion

A college budget should not stop you from pursuing sustainability. If anything, it should help you greatly because it can save you a couple of bucks. You can check out our catalogue at Custom Earth Promos for reusable bags, water bottles, and stationery if you need more eco-friendly options.