Sustainable Wardrobe

I picked this up because I recently read a book on toxic clothing dyes and I was like "yeah no more." It has great advice.
Unfortunately even well maintained sustainable wardrobes don't last forever if you gain a ton of weight, like I did this year.
Luckily, I can pack this stuff up until I get the weight off and just wear the looser stuff for a bit.
I love the images and the way the book is laid out.

I found this book deeply informative about the sustainability and humanitarian issues surrounding the fashion industry and gives you several strategies about how to avoid furthering them. I enjoyed how the book gave a very broad look at the big problems with fashion and fast fashion in particular, but then it goes into a more narrow view about what you as one person can do with your own wardrobe. The action ideas are incredibly practical and do-able. If you're interested in cleaning up your wardrobe and making your life more sustainable in practical ways, this is a great resource.

This is a really lovely book. Sophie Benson provides a comprehensive introduction to sustainable fashion: why it matters and practical strategies for implementation, from how to wash and store clothing to mending and secondhand shopping. The strategies and guides are supplemented with brief essays from experts in relevant topics, such as fashion psychology and the inner workings of the garment industry. The photo illustrations are nice, but to be fully honest the book doesn’t really need quite so many; fewer illustrations would probably bring down the cost of the print book and make it more readable for e-readers. Recommended, especially for those who are new to this subject. Thank you to #NetGalley for the advance copy.

Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion for access to this arc in exchange for an honest review.

I have to say that this books is not what I thought it would be. I love to sew and I thought it would a be sewing pattern book.

Still, it is quite an interesting read. I read it in one sitting. Learning about history, the different steps, the different kinds of fabrics I didn't even know about. There are a few quite interesting interviews.

There are also a few DIY projects in there, even if you don't sew or own a machine.

If you are green conscious, this book is for you. You'll learn how to create your own wardrobe capsule and how to decrease your consuming.

I loved the interviews with psychologist and actual garment workers in this book. Additionally, the chapter on maintenance is not something I have seen in similar fashion books, and I really appreciated that chapter. There is some minor formatting issues on some of the images where they are labeled wrong, but it doesn’t take away from the overall book. A great read, a great resource, and a wonderful gift to anyone in your circle who wants to be more mindful and sustainable.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group and NetGalley for the ARC.

This is an excellent source on sustainable fashion. It covers the lifecycle from purchasing choices/habits, alterations, washing, repair, and options for removal from your closet. There were lots of actionable pieces and simple tutorials on maintenance and repair that were easy enough to use as someone who hasn’t sewn since childhood. You learn about the problems with the fashion industry, but I never felt shamed or guilted. It also has beautiful photos and an engaging writing style.

It’s a great reference that I expect to refer back to again in the future.

This book is a must for people trying to change buying habits when it comes to clothes. The author really dives into the behind scenes of clothing manufacturers and it's affect on global conditions. An excellent book and must read for those interested in the effects of consumerism.

A really interesting read that provides all the details, facts, and know how to encourage readers to take a more sustainable approach to fashion. I learnt a lot from this book and would definitely recommend to other readers interested in this topic. The book goes into the fact vs fiction and gives insightful information including the lifecycle of a T-shirt, the reality of making clothes, and a helpful glossary of terms. It also has lot of useful how to's including how to make your own dyes for fabric and how to repair your clothes among others. I loved learning how to reassess my wardrobe to work with what I have, and the clever styling tips provided in the book.

I will definitely add Sustainable Wardrobe by Sophie Benson to my high school library collection when the book comes out in September 2023. It is a thorough and easy to read overview of what is fast fashion and how to be a more eco-conscious consumer. The author also provides ideas and clear tutorials on how to repurpose clothing and mend used clothes. I enjoyed this book tremendously and came out with a better understanding of the life cycle of clothes, a renewed enthusiasm for clearing my closet, mending my well-loved clothes, and buying less!

Sustainable Wardrobe is an interesting look at reusing and repurposing clothing and accessories. It is aimed at a young demographic which might not appeal to everyone but the book includes darning socks and other helpful subjects. I did get some ideas to repurpose clothes that would work for me. There are a lot of pictures and instructions. It is a fun book with a lot of possibilities! #SustainableWardrobe #NerGalley. #QuartoPublishingGroup.