Fast fashion can be lots of fun, but there are some very awesome reasons why we should stop buying those $5 t-shirts. Join Meg and Laura as they share the very different reasons that they've arrived at the same opinion - cheap clothes aren't good for you! All of that, plus Awesome of the Week!

SHOW NOTES:

Braving the Wilderness, Brene Brown

The Michalaks on YouTube (check out their About video and also try The Story Behind Our Matching Tattoos)

Sorta Awesome Episode 92 Ten documentaries that are too awesome to miss!

The True Cost

Adam Ruins Everything, Episode 22 Why Fast Fashion Fails Us

Laura's guide of what to look for in buying apparel:

1) Fabric

2) Seams and buttons

3) Lining

Patagonia

Everlane

Krochet Kids

Tapered Collection

Eshakti

Rabble and Rouse

Slow Factory

Kendi Everyday

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Find Laura at LauraTremaine.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Visit sortaawesomeshow.com for show notes on this and every episode. And don’t forget to find us in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook or @sortaawesomeshow on Instagram, and @sortaawesomepod on Twitter!

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