This Is Uncomfortable No more panic shopping
Apr 4, 2024
Fashion educator and sustainable stylist Lakyn Carlton shares her journey away from fast fashion. Reema explores the pressure to impress at work in a vintage store. Lakyn discusses the shift to sustainable fashion and importance of consuming less. Thrift store shopping tips and anecdotes are shared. Reema reflects on past panic shopping experiences and personal style choices. The negative impacts of the fashion industry on workers and the environment are highlighted.
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Uncomfortable Jeans
- Reema Reyes realized her recently purchased jeans were uncomfortable and unflattering.
- This experience prompted her to reflect on the pressures of fast fashion and trend cycles.
Thrifting Mission
- Reema and Alice Wilder embarked on a thrifting mission in Durham, North Carolina.
- Their goal was to find Reema a work outfit that was affordable, comfortable, and stylish.
Lakyn's Fast Fashion Past
- Lakyn Carlton, a stylist, shared her journey from overspending on fast fashion to sustainable practices.
- She recounted a story about buying a dress too small for a date, highlighting impulsive purchases.