Dia Mirza styles her 12-year-old sandals: 5 ways you too can practice sustainable fashion

From promoting eco-friendly materials to making us question our shopping habits, Bollywood actress Dia Mirza has always been an advocate of sustainable fashion. The stunning diva who is also a UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador recently took to Instagram to share photos of her latest outing and shared a surprising detail about her look.

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The diva looked beautiful in a full-sleeved maxi dress that seemed to be inspired by the natural beauty and landscapes of forests. Her earthen-hued dress was paired with an antique-looking brown belt. She complimented her outfit with matching gold-toned accessories and was seen sporting her signature natural makeup and cascading curled locks.

Credit: diamirzaofficial/Instagram | Dia Mirza's 12-year-old sandals

What completely stood out from her outfit though was her gladiator sandals, and you'll be surprised to know that the actress has owned them for over a decade.

Sharing the details about her footwear, Dia captioned her post with the quote, "Hear this voice from deep in your heartĄ­Ąą and a message "Also, my most loved sandals have been repaired and worn now for over 12years. How old is your oldest pair of footwear?"

How to practice sustainable fashion

If Dia Mirza's sustainable fashion choices seem to be doing your job to inspire you, here are 5 ways by which you can also be more sustainable with your fashion.

1. The first and most important step is to educate yourself and do your due diligence to become a conscious shopper. There are many brands that focus on using eco-friendly fabrics and conscious practices.
2. Invest in quality pieces that are not limited to fast fashion trends or even seasons. Rather than shelling out the big bucks for a whole new seasonal wardrobe each year, buy versatile pieces that are easy to layer.
3. Take good care of your apparel so that it lasts longer. There's no use in investing in high-quality pieces if you are not willing to invest the time and effort it's going to prolong their life.
4. Changing your buying habits along with the way you approach shopping will go a long way towards altering your mindset. Start looking at shopping as an activity that you have to do only when you are in need of something new rather than thinking of it as a pastime that you indulge in whenever the mood strikes!
5. Learn how to repair your clothes or find a good tailor who'll do it for you! It is important to think twice before you chuck something out of your wardrobe and replace it with a newer version. Ask yourself, whether you can salvage a particular item or not, and if it can be, do that!

Pro tip: Stop putting a negative connotation towards repeating your outfits! There is no shame in wearing your clothes multiple times. In fact, that is the smartest way to develop a personal sense of style that is unique to you.

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