I am looking for new underwear and I want to do better for my health as I just diagnosed with a chronic illness
does anyone know really good and reasonable organic underwear uk as a lot seem to have smaller sizes sold out too and spenny
What are your favorite vintage brands (and era if they were only good for a certain time period)? I’ve been dressing in predominantly vintage clothing outside of work and loungewear for several years now. Besides loving the fashion of previous decades (especially 60s, 70s, & 90s), another reason I thrift is for sustainability reasons and very rarely buy even modern clothing that is not secondhand.
The problem is a lot of my clothing especially from the 70s is made with uncomfortable materials (polyester especially). While it’s ok depending on the occasion, I walk everywhere and just cannot stand how sweaty and gross these unbreathable materials are. My mission now is to shop only for natural materials, such as cotton and linen. Additionally I’m hoping to find items that will hold up to regular wear and also not require dry cleaning. Are there certain brands that you find reliable in these factors? Thanks in advance!
Edit to add: I personally don’t wear wool and silk due to my vegan lifestyle but support others purchasing it secondhand to reduce the demand knowing they (wool especially) are generally durable and eco-friendly options.
My brother in law tried and heard nothing back. When he looked up their info (and supply chain and parent company’s info) on GOTS certification list, they weren’t there. Anyone know more?
I recently tried an app my friend built called ClozeHive, and it’s honestly one of the few apps I’ve ended up using every day.
The idea is pretty simple: it’s an AI-powered digital closet. You upload the clothes you already own, and it suggests outfit combinations you probably wouldn’t have thought of yourself. You can save outfits for later, plan what to pack for trips, and it even recommends what to wear based on the weather and what you’re planning to do that day.
One feature I didn’t expect to use as much as I do is the shopping assistance. Instead of randomly buying clothes, I can check whether something I’m considering actually works with the wardrobe I already have. It’s definitely helped me avoid impulse purchases and make better choices.
I know there are a lot of AI apps out there, but this is one that actually feels useful in day-to-day life. If you’re someone who struggles to decide what to wear or wants to get more value out of the clothes you already own, it’s worth checking out.
Has anyone else tried apps like this? I’d be interested to know how they compare.
Hi folks, this isn't exactly fashion, but this group seemed like the best ones who might know the answer to this question?
I want to make a shade sail around my AC unit. Similar to this product[1], but with sustainable/natural fabric. What kind of fabric would be best for this, since it would need:
- To hold up under direct sunlight for at least a couple years (if I have to replace the fabric every 2-5 years, that's preferable to 10 years with their polymer version)
- Not absorb too much water that it becomes extremely heavy in the rain
- Block/reflect UV/IR heat from sunlight
I was thinking maybe Linen coated in linseed oil maybe?
I've been trying to buy clothes more intentionally instead of picking up things just because they're on sale or trending. Do you have rules you follow? Like waiting a certain number of days before purchasing, sticking to a color palette, replacing one item instead of adding another, or something else?
Hello! I am thinking about getting some clothes ordered made-to-measure, but it does add an additional cost to the garment, so I was wondering if anyone might have some advice on which items will benefit most from being made-to-measure, and which would probably be fine without? I'll add pictures of the garments in question, any input would be greatly appreciated! Also, not sure if it makes a difference, but some of my measurements are as follows: Height-5'7"/170cm, Hips-92cm/36in, Waist (bellybutton)-72cm/28in, Waist(narrow)-67cm/26in, Bust:79cm/31in.
ETA: Size chart, not sure if that makes a difference either.
If you've read this far, thanks again!
