rewear

Don once more

To rewear is to wear something again, especially clothing worn on a previous occasion.

The word often appears in discussions of sustainability and fashion: Can you rewear a wedding guest outfit?

I'll rewear these jeans tomorrow.

The practice challenges norms about being seen in the same outfit twice.

versatility

layering

Forming successive strata

transitional · day-to-night · dress-up · styling · interchangeable · adaptable · flexible · coordinate · restyle · reimagine

thrift

secondhand

Having had prior ownership

thrift · hand-me-downs · swap · preloved · pre-owned · bargain · flea-market · garage-sale · estate-sale · treasure-hunting

sustainability

eco-friendly

Not harming the environment

green · conservation · environmentalism · minimalism · reduce · longevity · impact · footprint · responsibility · stewardship

care

wash

Clean using liquid

steam · mend · repair · patch · darn · tailor · alter · restore · maintain · preserve

recycling

upcycle

Creatively reuse discarded materials

composting · biodegradable · downcycling · reclaim · salvage · deadstock · remnants · scraps · remanufacture

durability

quality

Standard or attribute

reliability · well-made · construction · stitching · seams · colorfast · classic · heirloom · craftsmanship · materials

Opposites
garment freshness/cleanliness

rewearwash

Clean using liquid

launder · freshen · clean · change clothes · debut

consumption pattern

rewearwash

Clean using liquid

launder · discard · throw away · single-use · dry clean

Family

wear, wearing, underwear, wore, footwear, wearer, wearable, sportswear, outwear

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G