Wearing the same thing every day
At times, my fellow humans ask me why I wear the same thing (almost) every day. There are other sustainable options such as borrowing, accepting clothing as a gift, swapping with others, and second-hand stores. Apart from borrowing something on a rare occasion, I prefer not to participate in other sustainable practices apart from living with very few items of clothing while also celebrating their signs of wear. This is because I want to take part in normalising wearing the same thing every day. For others, say, my friends and colleagues, it would be hard to tell if I bought an item or borrowed it without asking about its story. Oftentimes, people do not ask about particular objects, they would just see change (and consumption). Some would perhaps relate change and self expression. In my case, "the self" is manifested via calming colours, comfort, and accepting the ageing process of fabrics. As for change, I try to be curious about, present with, and overall focus on change in nature instead.
Helsinki in the end of March:
