Yoga fashion isn’t about vanity or obsessing over superficial or material possessions. I don’t promote attachment & have a very limited amount of material possessions myself. It’s the opposite – classic simplicity.
I appreciate the evolving landscape of fashion and style. An industry with a history of disregarding how clothing is made & sourced (with child labor, the use of fur & leather, environmental destruction, as examples), putting style over personal comfort, and disempowering women and men in different ways is now shifting towards a new horizon.
I rarely, if ever, wear make up. I only get hair cuts (I never dye my hair), I rarely spend money on costly, toxic mani/pedis & my closet consists primarily of bikinis, yoga leggings, sports bras & tank tops. I have a couple of sweaters, a pair of jeans, shorts & three normal tops. That’s about it.
In addition, everything I own has either been purchased from consignment or given to me.
More and more, people are ditching the rules & embracing self-made style that’s simple, fresh, unique & functional. I’m seeing strong, confident women that are ditching make up, high heels & tight clothes for stylish (& sexy!) clothing that is functional, empowering, confidence invoking & comfortable! Don’t get me wrong – I love a good pair of pumps & some tight jeans, but there’s a time & a place! I don’t find myself preferring jeans, like… ever. We don’t have to sacrifice our personal comfort to be on the edge of fashion.
A few reasons why I love supporting yoga-minded brands:
- They are usually Eco-conscious with products that are made ethically.
- They give back to the community in numerous, charitable ways.
- They empower women & men to led healthy lifestyles, to look good & to feel good, which leads to awesome, responsible, happy people!