3 Reasons to Invest in a Versatile Garment
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Today, we wanted to highlight a piece that can fit into everyone’s wardrobe and address various issues. Practical, economical, and sustainable, the evolving garment is becoming increasingly popular, both for dressing little ones and for ourselves. Available in various styles and designed for different uses, this piece complements both everyday outfits and sports gear. Discover a 2-in-1 fashion!
Why invest in an evolving garment for your child?
Let’s start with the primary target of this piece, which has contributed to the growing development of evolving garments in recent years: children!
What is an evolving garment?
We refer to an evolving garment when a piece has the ability to transform in some way. This can relate to practical or aesthetic aspects, depending on the system and evolution presented. On the practical side, we will have systems designed to adjust the lengths of pieces, such as pants or sleeve lengths. These can either evolve gradually to accompany a child’s growth, or transform into another piece, for example, pants that have zippers to turn into shorts.
The other property of an evolving garment for a child is to offer variations in aesthetic. This is particularly possible with reversible pieces, which feature fabrics with various colors and patterns, making the piece playful and allowing for two outfits in one.
What are the benefits of this piece?
The main advantages of evolving garments for children will be the financial aspect, as well as the desire to reduce overconsumption.
Indeed, it’s no secret that the first years of a baby’s growth towards childhood directly impact their little wardrobe, where pieces quickly become too small, or our little one finds themselves between two sizes, making some pieces a tad too small or too large. It is therefore necessary to have a range of several pieces, some of which end up being used very few times, if at all. On one hand, this represents a certain budget, and especially a lot of pieces purchased (although it is good to consider second-hand options).
By turning to evolving garments, we now have the opportunity to choose a few pieces that can accompany our little one’s growth, at their pace, and in a tailored way. And this, without having to invest regularly in larger pieces. Consequently, some pieces can easily accompany a child for two years.
How does the evolving garment adapt to baby/child?
Regarding the methods used by the garment to evolve at the pace of a baby or child, we will find different processes such as:
- A fabric that can fold: at the legs and waist for pants, and arms and waist for sweaters or t-shirts
- Buttons or snaps: on the straps of overalls or dresses, on the length of skirts or dresses, as well as inside pants to adjust the waist
Another characteristic of an evolving garment can be that it is reversible. This allows for having 2 pieces in one, and to create different outfits or looks for your little one without needing to buy more pieces. Reversibility can be illustrated with color, pattern, or even texture games, as seen in small jackets with one side in faux fur and the other in cotton.
We are increasingly finding small independent brands that take care to source fabrics that are both respectful of babies and the environment, which are sustainable and stylish, all made by seamstresses in good working conditions.
Why choose an evolving garment for adults?
Well, on the adult side, it’s no longer about addressing growth that will be the priority in an evolving garment (let’s stop dreaming; we are not going to gain 3 cm more…). In our case, the piece will appeal to us by:
- The possibility to create multiple looks with one piece, thus reducing our fashion consumption and budget
- Having a piece that accompanies us over several seasons, and over the years
How does the piece fit into a minimalist approach?
Regarding the first point, the evolving garment is rooted in the desire to approach a minimalist wardrobe, consequently having fewer pieces. By enabling the creation of multiple looks through reversible or detachable elements, the piece allows for a more reasoned consumption approach, as you don’t need to invest in several pieces.
However, for this, it is important to choose a model with a cut, a color, and timeless patterns, that we will not tire of and that we can wear and pair over the years. Additionally, it is important to choose a piece with durable materials, especially concerning closures if elements are detachable, to prevent rapid wear with use.
How does the evolving garment traverse the seasons?
In addition to following you for years, providing a 2-in-1 style, the removable garment can also accompany you across seasons. Indeed, many pieces allow for adjusting the length or thickness of the garment, such as:
- Pants that become shorts
- A jacket with removable sleeves
- Trench coats with a removable lining
- Removable hoods and collars, with adjustable linings as well
These elements allow a single piece to accompany you through several seasons, thus enabling you to save money while playing with your looks’ composition.
The evolving garment: urban and sporty?
Besides the daily life we mentioned earlier, the sports and travel environments are also very conducive to the use of evolving garments.
Regarding the first example, that of sports, elements with hoods or removable sleeves can be perfect in case of bad weather or dropping temperatures. Having the ability to adjust your outfit allows you to choose the version that is most suitable for your practice while being adaptable to the environment you are traversing.
Similarly, for walking or hiking, the benefits of zip-off pants that can turn into shorts are evident. These pieces allow you to follow through the kilometers, whether to combat the cold or to protect your legs, for example, if you pass through tall grasses to avoid getting ticks.
Another point is travel, and more specifically, traveling with a backpack. With limited space available and weight restrictions if you are flying, evolving garments allow you to combine multiple pieces into one and thus avoid overpacking.
Economical, practical, and stylish: let’s embrace the evolving garment!
Whether you are looking for new pieces for your wardrobe or in the midst of assembling your future baby’s closet, the evolving garment is meant for everyone and offers numerous advantages.
Both economical, practical, and stylish, the piece, which comes in various models, adapts to everyday life as well as to travel and sports activities, all while encouraging a reduction in overconsumption.
By choosing pieces with timeless designs made from robust materials, you sign on for years by its side.
Discover our selection of pieces that allow you to switch from one outfit to another with a simple movement of a jacket or a zip!
What evolving garment can you find on Modalova?
Good news, removable sleeves are not only found on coats, but also on shirts, sweaters, and even dresses!
Our selection of reversible pieces on Modalova
Between dresses, hats, bags, and fleeces, surprise with a piece that has a double facet!
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