9 Common Misconceptions About Sustainable Fashion

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Sustainable fashion is a hot topic now, but it’s commonly misunderstood. There are several different angles to approach it from, and oftentimes, people focus on one aspect, but not the others.
In this video, I’ll talk about the 4 main pillars of sustainable fashion, and debunk 9 common myths and mistakes that you might be making.
TIMESTAMPS
0:28 - 4 Pillars of Sustainable Fashion
1:24 - 9 Common Misconceptions About Sustainable Fashion
- 1:27 - 1. Quitting fast fashion takes jobs away.
- 2:56 - 2. You need to get rid of your fast fashion.
- 3:33 - 3. Fast fashion can't be sustainable.
- 4:27 - 4. Donating clothes is a sustainable solution.
- 5:06 - 5. You have to be rich to afford ethical fashion.
- 6:28 - 6. Buying from sustainable brands is enough.
- 7:08 - 7. Brands that claim to be ethical actually are.
- 8:50 - 8. Thrifting takes away clothes from the poor.
- 11:10 - 9. Thrift stores are 100% ethical.
ARTICLES AND LINKS MENTIONED:
Rana Plaza disaster: www.nytimes.com/2013/05/23/wo...
The True Cost: tubitv.com/movies/500119/the_...
#PayUp petition: www.change.org/p/unless-urban...
What happens to donated clothes: www.mnn.com/lifestyle/recycli...
11 Tips to Get Rid of Clothes Responsibly: imperfectidealist.com/get-rid...
Good On You: directory.goodonyou.eco/
Is Everlane Actually Ethical? imperfectidealist.com/is-ever...
Sustainable or Greenwashing? How to Evaluate Fashion Brands: imperfectidealist.com/sustain...
Poshmark referral: posh.mk/VeSWIZDz38
Goodwill Pays Workers With Disabilities Pennies: www.diversityinc.com/ceo-of-g...
Salvation Army's LGBTQ+ Controversies: www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/12...
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Blog post version of this article: imperfectidealist.com/misconc...
Instagram: / imperfectidealist
Sustainable Fashion Newsletter: artisanal-thinker-4862.ck.pag...
#sustainablefashion #ethicalfashion

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@RoadtoFIRE 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you talked about the entire supply chain for where your clothing is coming from. Great video!

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! :)

@carlyjoyce2871 2 жыл бұрын

I was able to quit buying fast fashion during the pandemic just bc we were all forced to make big lifestyle changes so I found it a lot easier. I've always been into thrifting but I kinda do appreciate the fact that many sustainable brands are expensive. I find the high price makes me really think about whether or not I'm actually going to wear an item and how often I would wear it, plus I find the items are also made really well and last much longer than the $80 american eagle jeans i used to buy.

@nikolayivanov204 3 жыл бұрын

I like how well this video sums it up! I would love to hear people talking not only about the purchasing aspect, but also sustainable exploitation - e.g. washing / drying / ironing. Changing day-to-day habits can prove to be even harder - for instance can we live without a tumble dryer, wash to preserve fabrics' longevity, filter microplastics, etc.

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Really great suggestion! That's definitely another important angle. I'll try to incorporate this into future content - I'm personally a big fan of air-drying too :) Thanks for watching and commenting!

@cloelagamer5023 Жыл бұрын

@ladyabsolemdementia4800 3 жыл бұрын

Found this Video as KZfaq Recommendation... And it is such a inspiring thing. Especially after you talked about wearing Fast Fashion even if you want to live more sustainable. I grew Up with a lot of Fast Fashion bc it was the only thing my parents (and later myself) could afford. After starting my own journey and watching so much videos about a sustainable lifestyle, I began to feel bad that I bought fast fashion in the last years... But I realized that I wear all my pieces for years and only decluttered the clothes if they didn't fit anymore or If they were really ripped/broken etc. I have a lot of clothes which were Not produced in good, Eco friendly conditions but I have most of them more than 5 years. I only bought new things bc I gained a lot of weight. It is something I grew up with and my parents taught me to use things as long as possible.

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed this video! You definitely don't need to feel bad - almost all of us have bought fast fashion at one point. You are living incredibly sustainably by only buying what you need and wearing your clothes as long as possible

@roman-cu1cw 3 жыл бұрын

'If we stop shopping at fast fashion brands, people in poor countries will lose their jobs' 'If we start using thrift stores, people who are actually poor will not benefit from them'... wow I'm appalled that there exist people who make this kind of excuse to defend themselves. The way they refuse to hear things that might make them uncomfortable but still try to prove that they actually care about other people (!) is just so.. twisted and condescending

@elisecccccccc 2 жыл бұрын

One thing I personally really struggle with when it comes to sustainable fashion is how much we “need.” I genuinely don’t know that I can determine needs versus wants as I feel that I have enough clothes to physically clothe myself, but not necessarily always enough to cover all of the situations that I may or may not need to be wearing the clothes in if that makes sense. I would be curious to know how you (or anyone else) determines need versus want in terms of clothing items!

@ElizabethRodriguez-tp3pn 2 жыл бұрын

This 👆 I also stuggle with this myself.

@girlygirlyxoxo 2 жыл бұрын

Try and buy more versatile clothes. Eg, a black dress can work in different scenarios, a date, a wedding, meeting friends for dinner or church if you're christian. Before buying something, ask yourself where you'll wear it? If u can come up with at least 2 then buy it. Also, buy pieces that you can easily mix and match. A pair of jeans can easily be dressed up or down, same as a blazer... Pick a color pallette for your wardrobe and also know your personal style, this will help in deciding what you buy Hope that helps..

@elisecccccccc 2 жыл бұрын

@@girlygirlyxoxo I would say that type of wardrobe applies to a lot of people but I am not one of them. I wish there was more actually generalized advice out there in regards to how to build a wardrobe which is multifunctional *for yourself.* I go to almost no events that require a black dress or even jeans, so most of the minimalist wardrobe videos don’t really do much for me in terms of actually creating something functional. I actually think if I bought everything from a wardrobe basics video it would get almost no use. Plus, it doesn’t really solve the issue of how much you actually need, just a system for which items to pick. You could even argue that capsule wardrobes don’t actually have enough items in them because if you’re constantly wearing something without giving it time to breathe it will wear out significantly faster.

@girlygirlyxoxo 2 жыл бұрын

@@elisecccccccc i hear you. I'm reading The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees. She talks about discovering your personal style and curating a closet that fits your lifestyle without adhering to so called fashion rules. Maybe that book will help.

@sammyruncorn4165 2 жыл бұрын

Well I think it's somewhere in between being able to physically clothe yourself and having the right stuff for different occasions. Like someone already mentioned, try buying clothing that fits in several circumstances (black, blue, red dress). I think what also helps is only visiting a shop when you need to and writing down before a list. Go directly for what you need, don't get distracted too much and purchase only the things written on your list Das ist die halbe Miete :)!

@victoriag1246 3 жыл бұрын

I like Poshmark and Plato's closet, I know Plato's is not the best option however for my needs for professional wardrobe items like blazers, trousers, flats it has really helped me out.

@victoriag1246 2 жыл бұрын

@Highway Unicorn I guess I said that because it could be seen as enabling overconsumption. But I wrote this a while ago. I don’t prefer Plato, I like quality pieces and I think I can find more of that at other thrift stores in my area like Family Thrift Center. Platos closet is a good store though. Also it’s a bit harder to find clothes made of eco friendly materials there and I guess I was thinking about micro plastics but it is still better than buying new polyester made with virgin plastic.

@toni897 2 жыл бұрын

Some fast fashion i have has lasted me over 5 years❤️

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Let me know what your sustainable fashion goals are, and if there are any misconceptions I missed! **Also argh the typo in "Tips for Conscious Thrifting" - I promise I know how to spell "conscious" lolol

@AngelTrazo 3 жыл бұрын

Lily I cannot reiterate enough how much I love your channel! Lol I’m just binge watching and commenting so your vids rank higher in KZfaq search - because everyone needs to watch your channel ❤️ I’m so torn about not shopping at goodwills because it employs so many low income people in my community who are so sweet. Wishing their company gave employees higher pay!

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Ahhh thank you so much for all the love, Angel! Really means a lot

@Reaganreads 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been thinking about sustainability a lot lately and have been hard on myself for donating/getting rid of clothes recently. Until I opened my eyes to the fact that I wore those clothes till I literally couldn’t.

@gloriaknight4098 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great video. I mend my clothes .so they will last one (I try keep to the same fabric so that my damage old pair of Jeans become patches for the new one) when holes come in.) Outside of that I needed a new cocktail dress for events, I plan to make it.

@muoian Жыл бұрын

I love in a smaller town and we have two amazing independent thrift stores and an amazing community that thrifts and shares . Very blessed

@vala3417 3 жыл бұрын

so glad I found your account, great video!

@user-zp4zh1dk1u 3 жыл бұрын

Well said! Amazing work, you deserve more recognition

@areannasweet705 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Really enjoyed your insight! ❤️

@raelynnyt5530 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you so much for this video!

@clairethoma3191 3 жыл бұрын

I have been wanting to start being more sustainably conscious of my fashion choices but it is all overwhelming which so many stores and information. This video helped me a lot though! I can tell you really care about this subject and have done a lot of research, thank you!!!

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found this helpful! Thank you for leaving a comment, and best of luck on your sustainable fashion journey

@sapphirecamui6447 3 жыл бұрын

Step one is to wear out what you already own and not buy anything. i think. in 2019 I had a goal of not buying ANYTHING (clothes) unless I really needed it. I accomplished the goal with flying colors in my opinion. We all know what happened in 2020,lol, and I had a big desire to buy things when stores opened. ooops. It was the stress... Since the stores didn't close anymore, it was easy to curb down that desire again. In '19 I also bought a 2nd hand sewing machine (my second sewing machine). This gives me the freedom to alter my clothes or to upcycle what I own, to make me want to wear them still.

@veseyexclusive 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Great information Thanks for putting this information together so well 🌿💚

@indiangirlreacts696 Жыл бұрын

This is so informative I absolutely love it . Thank you for sharing your wisdom I am grateful to have found this art ❤️

@stephaniejonez450 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, learnt some stuff🤗.

@jstan626 3 жыл бұрын

fab video! thank you for covering so many issues yet keeping it so easy to understand

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful :)

@cathyrinepsycoor7056 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this resource

@beatricestreit1470 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! So glad I found your channel😃

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to have you here!

@lexik7406 3 жыл бұрын

i love this video! ive been trying to shop more sustainably, but still have trouble sometimes. i thrift a lot too, and ive been working harder to actually pick pieces ill wear and not just get things because they're cheap and why not. this was super informative, thank you so much!

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

It's definitely a process! It took me several years to transition to sustainable fashion. I'm glad you found the video helpful - thank you for commenting :)

@ediecote1466 3 жыл бұрын

Again an awesome comprehensive video! Thank you for being so detailed!

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting!

@Musicsinger299 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you!

@kashmirapathare1307 3 жыл бұрын

This is some fresh perspective that we all needed. Thank you for the video

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

@luzvimindaleonor5777 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely content! Subscribed!

@blackveilbeans5934 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh i didnt know i can keep my forever21 clothes! Thank you!

@shristib 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information and I am glad I found your channel. 😊 I was actually unfollowing social media influencers who promote fast fashion and mindless shopping and looking for sustainable bloggers and I came across you.

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you here!!

@marcialeoneulogio9910 2 жыл бұрын

Really great video!!!

@megoconnell6376 3 жыл бұрын

Been watching you on TikTok for a while now and I didn't even know you also had a youtube!! Binge-watching all your videos right now!!

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thanks for coming from TikTok! Glad to have you here ☺️

@daffodil9752 3 жыл бұрын

This is such a high quality content! I would like to thank you, for making this video. I'm reaally with you on everything u said about this. unfortunaltely my friends/circle are tend to be okay 'fast fashion is bad', that's it, but doesn't really addressed the progress and mindset on being sustainable in fashion. Kudos to you. -- or probably im such an introvert and haven't really have a heart to heart talk with my peers lol.

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video :) It is really a nuanced topic! I hope you and your friends can have those conversations if you want them to happen

@JulieRainbow 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting ! Thanks !

@carolinarivera1562 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@sensitiffly 2 жыл бұрын

just shared this video with friends and family!

@sapphirecamui6447 3 жыл бұрын

Thrifting is not that cheap in Romania. The items that go for little to nothing are the really bad ones with major defects - a bit ripped, stained, pulled threads, 100% plastic... I started being more conscious about what I buy in 2018 or so. In '19 one of my resolutions was to not buy anything if I have no need for it - food and cosmetics not included, of course. Consuming less was liberating in a weird way. i started thrifting before the virus hit. I also found stuff at the trash (next to it) and I had no problem taking it home, cleaning it and using it. Those dumpster/trash diving videos were inspiring and helpful. I mean right now I have a VERY beautiful set of silverware (not actual silver, but still), a really nice frying pan, an unused photoalbum (others similar sell for some $25; it is vintage from Hong Kong I think), and even threads and fabrics to sew with (maybe at least $100 worth), all from the thrash. Oh, there was also a 100% wool traditional blanket, new, at the trash. i think the blanket sells for at least $100. I decided to buy FF only if I see something i really like there. I hope my comment helps others in finding ways of consuming less.

@sapphirecamui6447 2 жыл бұрын

@Highway Unicorn Sadly no. Our thrift stores receive the merch from other countries :( So, whatever doesn't sell in other countries comes to Romania. It's not always THAT bad, but definitely not as good as I've seen some thrift stores shown on youtube. And definitely not as large. In any case, I do think that older generations here are indeed better at using something until it cannot be used anymore in any shape or form, and only then they discard it.

@bksocha292 2 жыл бұрын

your washi tape art wall is the best

@MissyLeaBeauty 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! You’ve literally adressed everything!

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

That's super sweet of you to say! Thank you for watching and commenting :)

@anamdavila 2 жыл бұрын

Great video❤️

@duckitydoo 3 жыл бұрын

off topic but i adore your neck scarf, it's so beautiful!

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

ahh thank you so much! I thrifted it :)

@aerialtaprootanalysis6117 3 жыл бұрын

well explained, I learned some tid bits here and there, I took a course in high school, where we learned about topics such as environments in sweat shops, and its actually horrible, so many people have to go through that horrid conditions, its sad, and not many people seem to be aware.

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, it really is horrible, and you're right that many people don't know how bad it is!

@yli386 3 жыл бұрын

Should def be taught in school

@Antistylestyleclub 3 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

@Anna-pd6dc 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting! :)

@andydutton455 3 жыл бұрын

Great ideas

@carmelbrain7399 2 жыл бұрын

great video

@saenzasmr8524 Жыл бұрын

I have a group of thrift stores near my house and I occasionally go to good will before realizing holy their stuff is so expensive. When shopping for kitchen stuff it qas literally cheaper to shop at target than the corporate thrift stores

@FlamingBasketballClub Жыл бұрын

KZfaq recommended me this video.

@dani-xw3lc 2 жыл бұрын

A cool idea if you have old clothes you don’t wear anymore is to upcycle them into scrunchies or purses

@libbyquek2449 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@mirandaiscool5124 2 жыл бұрын

I am inlove with this video and u.

@sta._rina 3 жыл бұрын

Im pretty young and for whatever reason my mom hates second hand clothing (prob cuz of the poor stigma and ive tried to explain it to her but she falls for alot of greenwashing) so ive just been doing my best

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's hard when you live with others who don't get it yet! You're doing your best and that's all that matters :)

@sta._rina 3 жыл бұрын

@@imperfectidealist thank you so much!

@dismurrart6648 2 жыл бұрын

So I have insider info regarding carhartt and noticed several things goodonyou got wrong. Carhartt did a lot to protect its workers during the pandemic for example and they have a lot of csr initiatives that are actually really good. It also cited use of leather and wool as negatives but those being used are really good actually. I'm not saying trust me buy carhartt bc I'm just a random internet comment. I'd say take what good on you says with a grain of salt and do your own research on things, independent of what a site says. Especially when the conclusion is reached by lack of investigative articles into a company. As for carhartt, that stuff lasts forever so give it a consideration Not saying this

@LiveTree 3 жыл бұрын

How have certain fashion companies greenwashed their image in hopes of appearing sustainable? What are the impacts of having customers believe they are sustainable when in reality they are not? #livetree #fairweb

@xiiioet3556 3 жыл бұрын

*me thinking about that blue sweatshirt i bought from everlane for my ex that he probably never wore because it was too big and i don't think he really liked it*

@mirandad.g3964 3 жыл бұрын

nice background

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

hahaha thank you! It was a lot of work to set up 😂

@LordWaterBottle Жыл бұрын

The six month rule is stupid. Am I supposed to get rid of my entire winter wardrobe every year right before it starts getting cold again? If you're going to apply a rule like this it needs to be longer than a year.

@lifewithlilibeth6237 3 жыл бұрын

My name is lili too 😍😍😍

@Catherinee 3 жыл бұрын

hey do you have an email that I can contact you on?

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! It's on the contact page of my blog: imperfectidealist.com/contact/

@jubiliejoy1845 2 жыл бұрын

I would like to know more about WHY the cows and chickens wouldn't go away if we all went vegan and vegetarian besides that you think that's silly. Since meat production is profit motivated then when meat is no longer needed then meat producers can no longer afford to to feed and care for them. So besides that you giggled about axactly what do you think they will do with all those animals. Like will they set them free so they can continue "polluting" the planet. You really don't explain much.

@Simply_rat99 3 жыл бұрын

There is nothing wrong with eating meat. I will look for leather and fur products. This means that the animals death is not wasted by if we are using all parts; not just the meat.

@Simply_rat99 2 жыл бұрын

@Highway Unicorn Agreed. But most real leather comes from pigs and cows. With that's what we mainly eat. It's the fact that our government has made fruit and veggies so expensive. You have to be rich to eat healthy. Which is the opposite of back than. When peasants only eat veggies due to being farmers. Our government doesn't want us to make our our food so they can control us with food. That's why they regulate our properties. Most cities have community gardens due to not being allowed to have personal ones.

@raindrop3558 3 жыл бұрын

This sounds like a High School oral presentation. Slow. Down.

@imperfectidealist 3 жыл бұрын

Lolol thanks for your input. The blog post version is linked the description if you'd rather read. Hope you have a great day!

@morpheus7v7 3 жыл бұрын

how bout you calm. down. and take a chill pill 🙃 this video was influential and made some good points, no need to come into this comments feed and be rude

@raindrop3558 3 жыл бұрын

@@morpheus7v7 I am calm... It’s called constructive criticism. Maybe... just maybe, don’t be offended on behalf of someone else? Or do, not my problem either way...