Day 4 of the 5-Day Capsule Wardrobe Series is my favorite, because this is where I feel all of our personal values can really shine. Now I bet you’ve done a fantastic job of getting through your closet, and combining your existing pieces to make outfits you can wear inexhaustibly (if you haven’t had a chance, just save these posts and come back to them later!). Likely, you’ve now seen exactly where the gaps are and what pieces you want to acquire. So how do we do that, and how do we do it in a sustainable way? I made a commitment to buy only second-hand pieces or clothing from companies with high ethical standards. I won’t say it hasn’t been a challenge, but I feel good about what I wear. For instance, I love Madewell and really, their jeans fit my long legs better than anywhere else. But they’ve only JUST released a fair trade line, so I’ve been scouring eBay for used Madewell jeans in the meantime. I’ve found a classic striped top at a local consignment store, and have gotten shoes from companies like @nisoloshoes and @toms. Even my knitting backpack from @jimmybeanswool (which I carry everywhere) has high ethical standards, which Jimmy herself explained thoroughly to me in person. And now, I’m starting to push a little further to try to go for only natural fibers, which is an added layer of challenge (though I totally support recycled materials as well - it’s essential to buy these so demand stays high for that important recycling work we’re doing from our own homes), but I’m up for it. This is manifesting itself also in my knitwear I’m making, attempting as much pure wool as possible, or using existing stash wool (yes, even superwash y’all). And if I get a hole, I pick up my #mendingmatters book and get to work patching up. I’d rather have a visible patch than watch my clothes head to a landfill, you know? Now, I know everyone has different values with their clothing - what are yours?