QUITTING FAST FASHION | Tips, Redefining Personal Style, Slow Fashion, Sustainable Brands

Links and Resources below!

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INTRO 00:00
GOALS FOR QUITTING FAST FASHION 01:30
CHALLENGES I FACED 03:25
WHAT I LEARNED 07:14
HELPFUL STRATEGIES FOR QUITTINGA 09:35
MORE THINGS I LEARNED 10:05
MAIN CRITIQUES & COUNTERARGUMENTS 17:55
IS SLOW FASHION TOO EXPENSIVE? 18:25
IS SLOW FASHION SIZE-INCLUSIVE? 19:35
TWO PERSPECTIVE-SHIFTING ARTICLES 21:16
FAVORITE / MOST-WORN ITEMS OF THE LAST YEAR 23:22
WHAT ABOUT FAST BEAUTY? 37:22
SOME FINAL THOUGHTS 39:17

➥ RESOURCES I MENTION + PEOPLE I FOLLOW

➥ Sustainable/Ethical Brands I’m Following

➥ ITEMS I MENTION

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[livnatkafka]

As a plus size person who struggles with finding thrifted/ slow fashion brand I have started to make my own clothes and I love it it isn't easy to find good quality fabric because even in fabric stores most of the quality is shit but when you find good quality ones you can make it exactly to your taste and for those saying sewing isn't for them I would really recommend a seamstress/tailor especially if you have a hard time finding clothes that fit you

[visionofewe]

Not only sweaters are rapidly declining in material and construction but wool coats too. People deserve warm coats that won't pill in the first season of wearing it or look crumpled or flimsy. I spent hours on Poshmark finding a good quality either 100% wool or wool/cashmere blend only. I found a perfect condition red plum Hugo Boss wool/cash blend coat. It's soft, looks expensive because of details and intentional construction.

I think of J.Crew's wool lady coat. In the past it was at least 90% wool with nylon and was a polished favorite classic. Current renditions are 75% wool, 25% polyamide, changes in construction and the reviews reflect its downgrade and pilling. One easy way to distinguish the older better coat is the new one has the buttons hidden by the front placket.

[catsandbatswithhats]

Hi Bekah! Have you listened to the Clotheshorse podcast? It's an entire podcast about slow and sustainable fashion run by a former industry buyer. I think you'd find it very interesting and could take a lot from it! They have an entire episode about sweaters based on that sweater article you were talking about.

[ksanela]

Ah that eye shadow looks great - great vid, good points. I’m on similar journey and what helped me spice things up is adding Nuuly rental every now and then. No more buying a dress for one dang occasion or a new specific something for beach vacation for me.

[caitlinkunkel]

This was such a great and thoughtful video! Thank you for the time and effort you put into creating it. Tons of food for thought.

[catrice]

I think that im defs more of a resale typa person. I find most brands even fast fashion is kind of a lot for me. My only problem is im kinda little so i wear and xxs in Abercrombie (unless its oversized) but its like xxs or 0 and im really short. So i have a harder time finding stuff in general. So i end up buying petite juniors jeans from kohls. Although i havent bought jeans in years since i havent grown since middle school and im in college now😅.

[calliedunn]

So appreciate the insight and care you put into this video! I have been trying to transition into slow/ethically produced fashion myself and this is a great resource and inspiration to fully commit.💜

[jeanettelove]

Bekah, I feel 1:13 so blessed to have stumbled across your channel… You are so real, so honest, so well-spoken, and you are stunningly beautiful! Thank you for being such a breath of fresh air in our chaotic life we are all living today! ❤❤❤

[Nadja-xf]

I love this video! I resonated with everything you were saying. You are so well spoken and poised which is lovely.

[NhuLe-uuhs]

I love this and thank you for sharing!

[marshawilliamson]

Bekah, thank you for this insightful and inspiring video. I look forward to more!🌸🐝

[kathleen]

loving this video so much! so relatable

[hokiegirl]

Such a thoughtful and insightful video. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[alexpalex]

bekah i couldnt get your skinstore code to work! also this video resonated with me so deeply. this year im trying to sell things from my wardrobe that i dont wear and really focus on the clothes that make me happy. would love to see more videos on this topic!

[sunflower]

Your speaking style is a breath of fresh air!! ✨️

[xbanannie]

thank you for sharing all the resource links! also i love your eye look! could i ask what product it is?

[iSharShar]

Your list is missing Lora Gene as a size inclusive brand, which is odd if you follow Aja, and Selkie, which specifically started as a size-inclusive brand and blew up during the cottage core phase.

[Wintyyyy_]

Got a SHEIN ad before watching this 😭😭😭

[leeannabel]

Can you link the shoes you wore for your wedding please? :)

[nannetteralphs]

i just want my clothes to look minimally worn in a thrift shop decades after my death, is that too much to ask? i hate planned obsolescence so much i could spit.