LAURYN GOLDBERG

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Data Made Me Wear It

A monthly study of how a real wardrobe evolves over time. I track what I wear, what I buy, what I let go of, and why—through the lens of data, sustainability, and long-term collecting.

September’s post was all about that weird stretch of the year where it’s almost fall but it’s still warm outside most days, so I wanted to play around with ways to make my warmer-weather clothes work a little longer. 🔗 link in bio
The inspiration vs. shopping my closet. #shoppingmycloset #sustainablefashion
In an effort to recreate the Prada vest mentioned above I decided to try my hand at a simple DIY, sacrificing one of my husband’s old Brooks Brothers shirts that he hadn’t worn it in about a year. #upcycle #sustainablefashion
Probably my favorite part of our move was finding local businesses to help repair and repurpose items we already owned for our new space. 🔗 link in bio to read the full August post #sustainability
As a shocker to no-one, I moved my closet myself and used what I already had in my house to avoid buying packing materials. For everything that was packed in a box, I organized the gently used packing materials gave them away to be used again.
This month is about my efforts to move without creating waste, with a sprinkle of what I wore while most of my closet was packed away. These topics may not feel like the most organic pairing but the mindset to shop and sell sustainably doesn’t
Across my total wardrobe data, about one in every four things I wear is secondhand. Within those secondhand wears, two out of every three come from just 10 pieces. These are the true secondhand workhorses of my wardrobe. #sustainablefashion #wearingm
This month is all about my most-loved resale items. Before I buy something new I usually look for it secondhand first. Sometimes I’m tracking down something specific but most of the time I want to see what already exists before turning to retai
Even though my sandals got a tune up at the cobbler last month I still felt unprepared to dress for warm weather. Time for another round of recreating outfits from my saved folder! 🔗 link in bio #sustainablefashion #wearingmywardrobe #outfitinspirat
Every year I dye my old socks and t-shirts whatever color my heart desires, and re-dye my black cotton clothes jet black so they look fresh for longer. At-home dyeing is super easy and lets you get as custom as you want. #sustainablefashion #dyeing
Outfit inspiration is a jumping-off point for me, but seeing something on someone else is always different than your clothes on your own body. It’s not abut copying the look (which can feel like you’re wearing a costume) but taking what y
Going to the cobbler is cheaper than you think, especially if you factor in how much it costs to buy a new pair, and the time and effort it takes to donate, sell or recycle your old pair. It’s 2026, we’re not throwing our old shoes in the
I don’t have any alterations cooking right now, but I can’t stop thinking about the @greenmattersnaturaldyeco dye lot of the month colors. It might be time to send in some old t-shirts and dingy white button-ups for a refresh... #sustaina
It's always a good time to visit the cobbler! This month I’m talking all about shoe care 🔗 link in bio #wearingmywardrobe #wardrobedata #sustainability #shoecare
Runway shows might look like fantasy, but they’re really just outfits—and a great source of ideas if you know how to break them down. This month I’m walking through my process for translating @chanelofficial runway looks into real-l
The inspiration vs. shopping my closet, Chanel Spring 2026 edition!
Can you believe this gem of a find from @therealreal?! It’s early 2000s @prada and fits almost perfectly. Next stop is the tailor. The skirt will be taken in, and the jacket is missing the lower button. #secondhand #alterations #vintage
One of the largest gaps in my wardrobe is boots. The only rain boots I had until recently were my tall Hunter boots gathering dust in the garage. When it snows or rains, I relied (and ruined) sneakers or bumbled around in my tall rubber boots for sma
 

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