How to Wear Vegan Accessories

Have you always thought that vegan accessories and stylish choices are at 2 opposite ends of the spectrum? While this used to be the case, it's not true anymore. Today many mainstream brands are making vegan accessories available to people who care about the environment and want to look good at the same time. So wear these items proudly and know because of your efforts, the planet will benefit!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Purse
• Belt
• Shoes
• Wallet
• Computer
• Phone book

1. Be prepared to research your options. Look online and in your local phone book for stores that sell vegan items. Track down accessories that are animal friendly, which means they avoid using leather and fur.

2. Find purses, wallets, belts and shoes that are made from synthetic leather products and use vegetable-based coloring and glues.

3. Choose accessories in faux patent leather to be "in style" and also a responsible consumer.

4. Consider vinyl belts and bags in bright colors and metallic finishes to add some pop to your wardrobe.

5. Remember that organic canvas bags and those made from recycled materials are always good choices.

6. Invest in trendy vegan T-shirts with eco-friendly messages to look cute and also let people know you care about the environment, too.

7. Look for high quality vegan accessories from well-known designers, as well as for inexpensive alternatives that won't cost you as much and will allow you to reimagine your existing clothes in new ways.

8. Wear your vegan accessories with confidence and know you are a trend setter on many important levels.

Tips & Warnings

• Search for faux leather finishes that have been stamped to create the beauty of animal skins without the damage, if you want to be fashion forward in an animal-friendly way.
• Support eco-friendly companies that also give back to the environment by insisting on fair trade practices and acting responsibly in their day-to-day operations of running a business.
• Realize that you can find vegan accessories at small, alternative shops and websites and also in some of the larger chain stores.
• Beware of paying too much for vegan accessories that aren't well made and won't hold up when you wear them.

Resources

• Alternative Outfitters
• Vegetarian Shoes and Bags