The one change that worked: I adopted a one-in, one-out wardrobe policy and rediscovered my love of clothes

"I've loved sustainable fashion since my early teens, always more interested in stealing my dad's band T-shirts than anything remotely designer. Originally, it was a money-driven choice, but when I turned 15 I became acutely aware of the fashion industry's damaging impact on the planet and the unethical labour conditions behind high-street brands. I decided that wasn't something I wanted to be complicit in. Charity shopping became my favourite weekend activity and cheap, mismatched clothes began pouring into my ready-to-explode wardrobe."

"I was addicted to Vinted. I scrolled at work, I scrolled in bed sometimes it was the first thing I'd do after waking up. Shopping on Vinted became my favourite pastime and an easy dopamine hit at any time of the day. Sometimes I'd pick up my phone to reply to a text, and end up with a new top arriving and a dwindling bank account. Half the time I couldn't remember what I'd ordered and I never felt satisfied with the clothes I had."

A person embraced sustainable fashion from their early teens, favoring thrifted band T-shirts over designer items. At 15, awareness of environmental damage and unethical labour prompted a commitment to avoid complicity, leading to regular charity shopping and a rapidly growing secondhand wardrobe. After moving to London, Vinted scrolling became addictive, driving impulsive purchases, forgotten orders, and dissatisfaction despite eco-friendly intentions. Inspired by a traveller's one-in, one-out rule, the person implemented that policy, reduced impulsive buys, re-styled existing garments, and aligned consumption with political values. The approach improved mindful purchasing and wardrobe satisfaction.

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