Think about all the clothes sitting in your closet right now. There's your day to day staples, your blazers, jeans, dress pants, and dresses. Then every woman has those special few show pieces for special occasions. All of our clothes serve a purpose in making us look and feel our best every day. So it might seem odd that on average, about 80% of a woman's wardrobe is unworn.
We try our best to reuse and recycle in other industries, but fashion isn't necessarily at the top of everyone's mind when it comes to helping the environment. But did you know fashion is one of the most polluting industries in the world, with the average American wasting 60 pounds of textiles per year? That totals to around 19 billion pounds of textile waste that ends up mostly in landfills. Since top retailers are focused more on price than quality, customers keep having to replace their clothes and thereby contribute further to textile waste. So what can we do to help? Thankfully, one company is changing all of that.
Meet Le Tote. With the environment at the forefront of their mission, Le Tote is a fashion rental subscription service that offers high-quality, brand-name clothes in a recyclable box delivered to your door. By signing up and completing their simple style profile, Le Tote recommends pieces based on your preferences that you can then swap out if you choose with your hand-picked favorites. Their model is designed to be good for both the environment and you. When you're done wearing your clothes, all you have to do is ship them back. No laundry required! Plus, no extra clutter in your closet.
Le Tote is a more responsible way to be fashion-forward in the modern age. With all the conveniences of a delivery service, you will no longer have to throw out or give away clothes that are too small or out of season. Le Tote aims to spread the fashion love and be a positive influence on not only the environment, but the entire fashion industry. And it's fun! All of the clothes are super chic and perfect for any occasion. The more Le Tote gets to know your style preferences, the better the recommendations are, the more catered your box will be to your personal style. With the beauty of their "try-before-you-buy" philosophy, you can buy any particular item at a discount instead of returning it with your other clothes, which saves you time and money.
Le Tote is a great way to supplement your existing wardrobe and also promote sustainability. Reusing clothing allows you to keep your wardrobe fresh and exciting while also reducing manufacturing waste and resource consumption. At the end of the day, clothes should make us look good and feel good. You'll get both when you give back to the environment by subscribing to Le Tote.
UPDATE: The folks at Le Tote are offering subscriptions starting at $39/month! Shipping is always free, so follow this link to order yours today!
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