Episode 19: Plus Size Thrifting, DIY and Sustainable Fashion (with Veronica Allen)
Every Purchase is Not a Prom Dress!
On Episode 19 of the Hand Me Up Club, Lindsay talks with her close friend Veronica Allen about sustainability and the plus size fashion industry.
Veronica discusses the plus-size experience while thrifting and secondhand shops MUST-DOs to create an inclusive shopping experience. She also discusses the difference between “straight size” versus “plus size,” her favorite budget-friendly tricks for shopping sustainably plus size in activewear, trends, and high-end luxury.
As a skilled fiber artisan, Veronica also gives some amazing ideas on refreshing what you already have in your wardrobe and not getting bored with your clothing.
Other references in the episode:
Why Things Made from Recycled Water Bottles Are Not Great (Downcycling)
Follow Veronica on Instagram @veronikitty
Find show notes at more at www.handmeup.club and @handmeupclub
Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Stitcher!
The Hand Me Up Club is hosted by Lindsay Rootare.
Recorded Virtually over Google Hangouts
Editing by Caitlin Correa of CC Media