5 Ways To Make More Sustainable Fashion Choices During The Festive Season

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that we must be more mindful of our environment. Having wardrobes full of clothes and nowhere to go made us reflect on our reckless purchasing habits.

Well, festivals are just around the corner, and this is the time of year when we become especially careless about calories and clothing, which is the last thing you want to do.

There is another option, which is to wear sustainable clothing at festivals. You can still look sharp while being a conscientious shopper.

By shopping sustainably and mindfully, you can make the holiday season easy on both your wallet and the environment.

Let us explain how.

Here are five ways to make a difference by incorporating sustainability into your holiday fashion choices:

1. Restyle An Old Outfit

You could repurpose your old Diwali Kurta over a cotton vest or Onam outfit this year by styling it differently and making it into a completely new outfit.

You don't have to buy anything extra for festivals.

Simply layer a Nehru jacket over your kurta or mix and match different ethnic separates from your closet.

2. Buy Less & Buy Local

Festive splurge is real but thinks twice before shopping for festivals.

We have been conditioned to buy new clothes for festivals like Diwali, but we should have been taught to shop ethically, prudently, and sustainably.

This year, instead of buying fast fashion, shop mindfully and from ethical local brands.

3. Shop Preloved Fashion

Let's be honest. There are numerous thrift stores (both offline and on Instagram) that sell preloved clothes that are as good as new, and some of them do so for a good cause.

You can get a great deal and a fantastic outfit for a festival that you would normally spend a fortune on.

It saves both your money and the environment.

4. Wear A Homemade Outfit

A warm sweater or pullover knitted with love by your mother or grandmother would not only be an excellent sustainable fashion choice, but it would also make them happy to see you foregoing international brands in favor of their handmade outfit.

Because Diwali and Christmas are winter festivals, if you live in a colder climate, you can ask your mother to make you one just in time for the holiday.

5. Recycle Old Garments

If you don't want to re-wear something, recycle and reuse old clothes in your home to make a new one.

Instead of buying a new dupatta, you can wear one from your mother's or sister's closet over a kurta.

4 Quick Tips To Make Your Traditional Clothes Look Super Stylish & Cool

The festive and wedding season has arrived, which means you'll be wearing classic Indian wear pieces like kurtas paired with cotton lungi and Nehru jackets more than ever in the coming months.

While some men enjoy wearing traditional clothing, it may not be appropriate for their personal style.

For men who think ethnic clothing is a snoozefest, we'd like to point out that Indian wear can also look super cool.

You can dress up your most basic white kurta with some quirky accessories and stylish footwear, or you can ditch your traditional clothing for some trendy Indian clothes, and you'll be fine.

If you don't think traditional style is your thing, here are four helpful hints to help you amp up your ethnic style and sail through the wedding and festive season smoothly and stylishly:

1. Try Different Styles

Maybe you think ethnic clothing is boring because you haven't seen what's out there. You can experiment with a variety of cool styles and eccentric looks.

Instead of a kurta pyjama, opt for a short kurta and straight pants that are both comfortable and elegant. Instead of a Nehru jacket, try an asymmetrical kurta or a statement jacket. The possibilities are endless.

2. Blend Tradition & Trends

When it comes to wearing traditional clothing, there are no rules. You can mix and match chic items and elements into your ethnic wear to create a cool OOTD for yourself.

Change up your look by investing in an Indo-western outfit that gives you the best of both worlds while dressing for the occasion.

3. Team It Up With Stylish Shoes

A good and appropriate pair of shoes can instantly transform any outfit.

If Jodhpuri juttis are too boring and overdone for you, you could try kolhapuris or comfy mules. You could also pull off the cool dude look by wearing your festive attire with your favorite pair of sneakers.

4. Add In Cool Accessories 

Adding stylish accessories and add-ons to your ethnic wear can make a big difference.

A long necklace or chain, a printed pocket square, a trendy pair of sunglasses, a brooch, a nice bracelet, or a watch will suffice.