Welcome to Sustain This! A slow fashion podcast that's about so much more than clothes.
Join us every Tuesday as your hosts Alyssa, Christina and Signe chat all things mindful consumption, personal style and the quest for building a more intentional life...and wardrobe!
Alyssa Beltempo is a sustainable stylist, Christina Mychas, a shopaholic turned minimalist-ish, and Signe Hansen is a colour consultant and slow fashion style coach. Together we unpack the nuances of what it really means be a conscious consumer & find more joy in what we have right now.
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Great vid and great topic! I think I finally understand where my purchasing decisions still go wrong sometimes. If I need a tanktop or camisole, I’d always buy the most basic version of it, but since I like jeans, feminine tops of any kind and a good shoe, I realised that a more detailed feminine version of a tank/cami would add so much more to my wardrobe. Basic items do mean different things to different people. It’s all about customising it to your own personal preferences ❤ Thank you for helping me remind that!
Such a great episode ❤! I agree about trusting yourself. I wore a midi skirt and sweater one day (my go to) with boots and a leather jacket and I wasn’t sure my outfit was working. At the coffee shop, the woman working there said I love your outfit. So funny!
Interesting episode. Self trust is the best. Permission to just adapt and mix things up is crucial. We can get stuck in ruts and it's ok to make mistakes. Thank you 😊xxx
This episode was part of my self care 😊 good thoughts about guilt free joy of fashion! Thank you ladies!
Inspired by this podcast. On Friday, I wore a track pants. With a dress top. Leather sneakers and a scarf and coat. Mixed formal with athleisure and it felt very adventurous xxx
My favourite episode to date.
In the 2010s, we had a name for people who only used the kind of minimalist capsule wardrobe that everyone else had. It was "basic girl" and it was not a compliment. On the other hand, there is a way to do an interesting capsule wardrobe with different colors and shapes, and I support that, but I'm not a minimalist myself.
Thank you for the balanced conversation about polyester. There are benefits to the fabric and people sound ignorant when they write off the fabric in its entirety. My cotton pieces always lose their shape eventually and I have to replace them. My polyester pieces last forever. And if you add polyester to cotton or linen, voila! - it becomes wrinkle resistant.
I really liked what you said about finding your own "without fail wardrobe essential"--e.g. a denim jacket vs. a blazer--but I had to laugh when Christina said that a trench coat was a basic--not if you live in Southern California! You three live in climates that have four seasons and require a lot of outerwear; for me the challenge is to find a sweater or jacket for the morning and evening and/or layers for the rest of the day as it warms up. I love California's climate, but sometimes it's hard to find that versatile piece that makes an outfit look its best. Thanks for a good episode.
Mine is changing. My entire life has been graphic t + jeans + some form of comfortable shoe. I tried making myself change to like button up shirts and pants in my 30s to elevate but I just couldn’t do it. Now I’m 41 and I recently realized I just don’t like jeans anymore, and I’ve ordered some merino wool nice looking tshirts to try out. I’m loving corduroy pants and we will see how this goes. I think I’m just wanting more texture and polish in my life.
Thank you for all your dedication to encourage mindful consumption. You are such inspirations. I was wondering if you could do an episode one day on consumption because of the search for perfection. I actually hate shopping and I have very specific ideas of what I want when I go shopping. However I sometimes end up buying an item because “it will do” but then when wearing it, I find after some time that it js not quite perfect and I end up looking for something else. You often hear people saying that they are “always on te hunt for the perfect …” I was wondering whether you had tips to address these purchases that are fuelled by the search for the perfect item.
I’m top heavy, small waist, heavy button. My basics: black peplum, pencil skirt, crop sweater/jacket, fit and flare button down shirt, fit and flare dresses, slim leg fare jeans, wide leg trousers, tailored blazers.
Great jeans, white tee shirts/ sweaters, (depending on the season) and white sneakers! Enjoyed this episode. Thanks!
Some of my style words don’t go together.. like preppy and casual. Or feminine and boyish
Hey Claire, if these are your words then they definitely go together. Think juxtaposition, it works for all things decorative. You can have casual preppy style or feminine yet boyish style.
Maybe it’s because I’ve been watching them back to back lately, but these topics and the content is starting to feel pretty repetitive. I love you three and I will listen to them all! But something beyond three words and uniforms would be super welcome. Like getting dressed for a party or a wedding (maybe how to do your own wedding styling sustainably) or workwear that is still you and still creative or things you love to wear that your partner or people you’ve dated don’t like or dressing for a first date or a tenth date! Just some thoughts
I nailed all 3 of yours! So good😁Mine are, Denim and ribbed tank as my constants-BUT depending on season the third changes. In spring and summer, a light layer like a leather jacket or cardigan but most days I’m reaching for a hoodie. I have separate hoodies for around the house vs out in the world which can be dressed up if needed by adding the leather jacket or blazer over the hoodie. Casual but put together 🤷🏻♀️
Working in a corporate environment i think its hard to combine I always find the segragated split closet works especially in terms of my mental health. Keeping the work clothes away for only work makes the work stress not carry over to weekend or out of work hours. Putting on a pair of jeans officially signifies an internal feeling that im out of office feeling and helps with the work-life balance.
Fun episode, my staples are: Black acai skinny walking trousers which I wear for everything (closely followed by jeans). White trainers/sneakers and my brown hobo handbag. If I had to swap the handbag for a top it would be a blazer (either camel or cream thee both used as much).
Thank you for this. I'm currently navigating how to shop mindfully. I've proud that I've made a lot of progress in a few years on cutting down on shopping stop bulk online shopping and hauls. And I do have a good vision for my personal style but I'm struggling on how to plan buys and budget without stressing about them. It helps for me to see the reason I'm holding on other purchases is for this valuable purchase. I find myself stressing and contemplating each buy. How do you plan for purchases without stressing over them? Also I realized I've been feeling a lifestyle creep, not buying designer pieces but buying expensive local and sustainable which makes it difficult for me in my budget to fill in wardrobe gaps within a reasonable time frame.
Hi all! I love this podcast and listen to it religiously. I have some hopefully constructive feedback. Lately, I think it feels as though Christina has a disproportionate amount of airtime, and often turns the conversation back to her own style. As much as I appreciate Christina’s viewpoint, I think it’d be great to hear more from Signe and Alyssa too! I don’t mean to suggest Christina is doing this deliberately or anything. Just something I’ve noticed!
Love the transformation using the three word choice method with Allison.
Recent subscriber but I have followed each of you individually! Love this! I have a hard time streamlining my wardrobe for quite a unique reason. I have very curly hair and sometimes wear it straight. I find when I wear my curls, I am needing to be much more selective about necklines and slim fits to balance it out but when I’m wearing my hair blown out, it’s my time to play with button downs, boxy fits etc. Also, I love balance - it’s my preference so… Curls no buys: more focus is on my big hair so no collared shirts, puffy sleeves, boxy tees or very tailored pieces Blown out no buys: more focus is on my body shape, not buying out of my colours, unbalancing proportions pieces I never hear people talk about this and it’s such a huge part of my wardrobe life 😂 hope this makes sense to some of the other curly girls out there! ❤ would love a dive on hair and clothes working together!
My feel-safe&awesome-staple has always been a good dress, ever since early childhood. But I‘m on a style journey since 2021, when I survived canver for the first time. I‘ve had pulmonary embolism as a chemo-sideeffect and as a consequence I have to wear surgical stockings 24/7. So it‘s been three years of wearing them, and I‘ve found that dresses aren‘t my feel-safe-staples anymore. I can‘t wear them all year round anymore, like I used to do, because the stockings are always in the way anyhow or in sight, unless I wear a maxi dress in summer. However, where I live, there are not many really hot, sunny days and specifically a maxi-dress is not a dress, I feel awesome in. My second feel-good-staple is a pair of jeans. I‘m a denimhead, but if I‘m totally honest, I rather wear leggins because right now they are the most comfortable piece of clothing to me. It‘s trial and error, but it‘s tough.
Hi girls. Can you please tell me in which of the podcasts you talked about what percentage of donated clothes actually gets reused? I need that information for a presentation about upcycling fashion.
I think my basics/staples are jeans (straight leg only) or slim pants plus a versatile top (sweaters in fall/winter), tees, tanks, and button-ups for spring/summer. To add polish, I use a belt, jewelry, and shoes, but I’ve realized that I LOVE jackets - blazers, denim or leather jacket, and even evening jackets to “dress up” my basics. Alyssa, your cropped, blue shiny jacket has actually been an inspiration in that department.
I love the conversation you are having. This is who I am. I’m 70 and have always been this way. I rarely give clothes to thrift stores because I love them and wear them until they are unusable by anyone else. I am also someone who does not get bored with what I have. I only buy what I love. Consequently, I don’t keep up with fashion. I also mend and repair. In case you haven’t heard of her, Hikaru Noguchi has taken mending and made it an art form. Her mended clothes are in art galleries.
Love your podcast as always! My wardrobe essentials are statement earrings, a bootcut jean or flare pant, and a knit top (often a dressy tee). I love your discussion on how to customize a list of essentials, because I adore buttonups on others, but as a busty woman, it is so hard to get one that fits me properly! I need to look for “my” version of the button up, thanks for the inspiration!
I recently bought a little black dress, in silk a material that I love and feel feminine in. Now that I think about it, the dress didn't have to be black, but it needed to be in a material that I love. I really enjoyed this episode. All 3 of you ladies have great insights!
I always finding myself nodding along as I listen! I'm in my trial-and-error *play* era - absolutely starting from scratch. Practice makes perfect, so each "failure" is just a valuable stepping stone along the path towards my personal style. You win or you learn! (and either way, that's a win)
I buy tennis shoes but seldom wear them. I like the idea of them, but I feel frumpy so many times when I wear them. It’s good to know it can take a few years to figure out personal style and accommodate it when the inevitable evolution happens.
My wardrobe essentials are earrings, a belt, and comfortable shoes. I feel naked if I forget to put on my earrings, I feel half-dressed if I do not put on a belt with my pants, and my feet get angry if they ache. Hugs to the three of you
I am a 72 year old who follows all three of you & I just had to comment. I am a soft summer like Signe & I alway want to wear more blazers but came to the realization that they have to be made of a heavy knit or be more of a sophisticated sweater to fit the bill for me. Great video ladies!!!!
I’m also a SSu and would love to wear blazers.. but it’s hard to fine without polyester which is something I try to avoid. Plus many are dry clean only😢
❤ my three: winter- knitted dresses, sleek medium weight turtlenecks, knee high boots. Summer- linen button up shirts, thin lose hippy pants, flatform comfy but cool sandals
I’d love to hear you guys discuss personal harmony at some point. It coincides with this but would help a lot of people who aren’t as inherently good at styling like y’all. I had a personal harmony analysis by Elyssa Aesthetic on YT. It was by far the most insightful thing I’ve ever had done. I was like 60% there with understanding my wardrobe because I’m not inherently good at just ‘knowing what works.’ She didn’t just say what would look good on my body but what essence I project, the repeating shapes of my body and face, the intensity of my gaze, and so much more. It was so spot on for me to finish off that wardrobe conclusion. It let me understand how integral personality and how you carry yourself have an effect on what clothes look like on your body. It’s like how chunky shoes just didn’t work for Christina, or how certain styles don’t fit someone no matter how polished or well dressed they are; sometimes your whole essence just doesn’t want to carry specific styles. It’s also the least limiting personal style parameter I’ve seen. It’s like hiring a stylist but far better, or it’s like if you expanded on the three words. It solves most if not all of the questions about personal fit as well as material etc. also goes hand in hand with color analysis. I think you guys would naaaaail a video on that.
Ohh I tried a lot of different t-shirts and I just hate them 🙈 Now I stick to no sleeve or long sleeve bodysuit or tank top. When I don't want to layer I wear some kind of blouses, usually embroidery cotton or something flowy or textured.
Thank you for giving me words to feelings and choices about clothes.
Signe you say “clients “ what is your profession?
What would you all do if The Internet went out ? Yd all have to get real jobs? Like we did in my day. Id like to know what wd they be? Christina, I heard yr a trained Pharmacist , thats awesome 👍👍do you Alyssa or Signe have any trained skills? Being a Mom I do believe requires a skill beyond all others so congrats Signe❤️
Hi gals!! Your skin tones are Signe, gold, Christina, pink, Alyssa, olive
Like Signe, I consider blazers to be on the dressy side and not something I wear on a day-to-day basis, even though I LOVE them. I want to wear them when I go out somewhere but here, it's usually too hot for most of the year. Like Christina, button-up shirts are something I love to buy but hate to wear and I figured out why I hate to wear them - because I hate having to iron them! 😫 I'm going to strive to do better and wear them over tanks and tees, in place of a blazer. Alyssa and Signe, I absolutely LOVE your hair worn up like that - it accentuates your beautiful features and bone structure! Loved this podcast and can't wait for the next one! ❤
Hi ladies, this episode is by far my favorite. Honestly I don't like that many KZread channels now offer videos on this topic, but rarely touch the fact that wardrobe staples mean different things to every single person. When thinking about mine I think it rather depends on the season. Spring, Autumn, Winter - jeans, jumper comfy but practical shoe, Summer - skirts, dresses without a fail every single year. PS: Who else remembers Signe's capsule wardrobe when she started KZread✌️Great evolution to watch I think
I think I start with proportions which drive the key pieces. Then I look at mood and level of polish for the style, fabric, and colour. Example: Knit, denim, flats. Ivory cable knit, dark boot cut, black moto boot. Periwinkle cashmere, white skinny jean, metallic ballet flat. Very different mood and vibe, but essentially same core pieces.
I'm a blazer woman for sure. If its too hot, which in Sydney it often is, I wear oversized shirts. And I wear these with sparkly pants, which is an actual staple in my wardrobe. I have 3 pairs. At the moment I'm trying to get out of a shoe rut because I've only been wearing comfortable shoes ( not even nice Flats). Love the podcast, especially since I don't have friends that like to discuss clothes at this level of detail!
Great discussion. Yes, people mostly have good instincts for what styles suit them. However, often they get the fit wrong. Please consider a podcast (or series!) on how to choose the right fit. What does that mean for where clothes are snug or loose? What does that mean for length, depending on the intention for look?
This would be an awesome topic for a future episode!
Agree
I am really looking forward to your wise guidance in this area of my wardrobe ❤
Yay first comment on this wonderful podcast that inspires me. fifth month of no buy of clothes!
I guess skincare is easier to justify, because we subconsciously translate it into self-care which is a legitimate right thing to do 😂 Also it's usually cheaper than clothes/accessories. P.S. I heard Alyssa speaking on her channel about buying another Puzzle several months ago, so we all have proof that it was not an impulsive purchase!! I also spotted something like a beige Puzzle bag in one of Alyssa's more recent videos but was not sure 😂 Somehow I feel so happy that this dream came true 🎉 I have a feeling that your subscribers , Alyssa, would celebrate this with you 🎉
Listening to Alyssa makes me think she is missing a style word. It might be feminine or sexy! ❤
I have a pair of 1960s sandals that I bought from a seller on Depop - they belonged to her mother and had been sitting in the back of a closet for years. I wear them at least once a week and I LOVE them. I'm hoping to get the soles repaired, but I will continue to wear them as long as I possibly can 💖
You can do a bit of advanced work before recycling by taking off buttons and zippers before turning them in :)