How To Dress Like A Conscious Maximalist

I love that the concept of maximalism in sustainable fashion is really just representative of opportunity—taking advantage of your ability to style something out of the ordinary and collect from many different sources, and with limitless potential for inspiration. It’s embodying the idea that you are a canvas with endless opportunity for expression. By adding the ‘conscious’ aspect, you challenge yourself to be more discerning about your fashion, taking into account where and how it’s made, and how useful it will be to your wardrobe (ie no impulse buys or one-time wears). Today we have three tips on how to dress like a conscious maximalist, and throughout this post you’ll find a few of our favorite sustainable fashion brands for maximalist style!

Gossamer Vintage Rust Ruffle Blouse

Buy Secondhand

Shopping vintage and secondhand is one of the best ways to pull off a conscious maximalist wardrobe because you’re able to find designs that aren’t seen elsewhere, and therefore make every outfit look one of a kind. It allows you to mix and match unexpected colors and patterns in a fresh way. Those who love the concept of conscious maximalism are into the treasure hunt—they love the idea that fashion is expressive and meant to be experimented with!

Mi Golondrina Olivia Blouse

Meaningful Finds

With that in mind, you’ll want to keep a mend mentality—that the pieces in your wardrobe are special and worth repairing rather than trashing. That also means that while you’re on the vintage hunt, you don’t buy for the sake of a “thrift haul” but because you can see yourself wearing the hell out of a piece. Or perhaps it’s new but you absolutely love the brand/designer, and want to support them by adding a piece of their artwork to your rotation. It’s beyond cliché now, but it’s a helpful question to ask while shopping—does this spark JOY for me?! Or is it just trendy or a good deal?

Samantha Pleet Moon Banquet

Layer Up

Maximalist home décor is defined by layers of surprisingly (but well-coordinated) prints, textures, and colors. Same goes for maximalist style in fashion! I’m so inspired by anyone who can pull off bold mixed prints—they make it look easy but you have to have a good eye for design to make it work! Layering is key to this look, and not just with warm clothes in the winter. Sometimes it’s the littlest details like a good necklace and blouse collar combo that makes an outfit go from average to marvelously maximalist.

Tuesday of California Cadette Skirt

How would you describe your personal style? Conscious maximalism is admittedly more of an aspirational style to me, but it’s inspiring me to look in my closet and pull out those purchases that used to seem too loud or risky and finally wear them with confidence.