How to Still Participate in Fashion Revolution Week While Practicing Social Distancing

My Spring break has officially come to an end and with it, so has the rest of my senior year. Returning to school is not an option since most schools in the states have suspended in-classroom learning and are asking students to leave the dorms due to the COVID-19, or Coronavirus.

In Ohio and Kentucky restaurants and bars are officially closed and across the nation, people are being asked to practice social distancing. In other words, people are encouraged to work from home and only leave their homes if they need to go to the grocery, but I doubt you could find anything since everyone went crazy and bought out all the food, cleaning supplies, and toilet paper.

It seems like life is postponed indefinitely, so here are some things you can do at home to participate in Fashion Revolution week.

It’s Time to Up Your Resell Game

These next few weeks are going to be great for selling your old clothes. If you are already on Poshmark or other resell apps, now is the perfect time to catch up. One of the hardest parts of selling on these apps is finding time to take the perfect image and list the product. It’s definitely not as fun as shopping for clothes.

If you haven’t sold before, now is a perfect time. Take a day or two to clean out your closet and list those products that you no longer want on a resell app. As Marie Kondo said, if it does not spark joy, get rid of it.

For selling tips, check out this Business Insider article.

Stitch/Fix Your Old Clothing

If you’re cleaning out your closet and you find a piece of clothing that you love, but it needs a button sewn back on or has a hole in it, take the time to fix it up. Give life to that forgotten, but loved, piece of clothing.

If you’ve never done any sewing before, this is the perfect time to learn this new skill. It could save you from having to get rid of your favorite items in the future. Plus, you could purchase more pieces from thrift stores and fix those clothes, too!

Make Your Own Clothing

I mentioned this in my last blog, but now is a great time to learn how to make your own clothing. There are several blogs and Youtube videos available for beginners and it would be a great idea to go support your local craft store before they close indefinitely.

If you don’t like the idea of making your own clothing, then try repurposing your old clothes. Turning an old pair of jeans into shorts or cropping an old t-shirt is a fun and quick way to revamp old clothing!

Learn More About #WhoMadeMyClothes

Now is the perfect time to educate yourself on your favorite brands and whether they are ethical or not. Apps like Good on You offer users insight into what brands are doing their part and which brands are harmful to their workers, consumers, and to the environment.

If you are interested in learning more about the fast fashion industry visit my Pinterest page for facts about the industry and tips and tricks to start your journey toward becoming a conscious and mindful shopper.