2020 continues to go from bad to worse. Suddenly, us Tier 3 dwellers have gone from the butt of the joke to a position of envy as the UK introduces even tighter restrictions for the Christmas period. Although there are very few options for festive entertainment this year, that doesn't mean we have to abandon our Christmas spirit. Whatever tier you find yourself in, LRFS have found the perfect sustainable fashion to keep you feeling merry and bright.
Tier 1 Festive Fashion
Congratulations, you're the chosen ones. Enjoy Tier 1 Jane - I hope it makes you very happy...
If you're lucky enough to have options this Christmas, then you're going to need some cool outfits. Y'know, for all those friends and family you'll be seeing at the pub and whatever else it was we all used to do. For you, brands like ARKET are there with their chic and affordable answers to the sustainable fashion question. This cute dress from ARKET is a gorgeous choice for a festive pint, and is made from sustainably sourced Lyocell. Plus, it will see you through to spring too. That is, if we're allowed to leave the house by then.
Tier 2 Festive Fashion
Pro: you can go to the pub - a rare treat these days. Con: you can only go with your family. Christmas may be the time for family, but that doesn't make it any easier when your dad insists that you all wear Christmas jumpers to the pub on Christmas Eve. Luckily, sustainable Christmas jumpers are a thing! Thanks to British Christmas Jumpers, you can enjoy an eco-friendly alternative to your outgrown family tradition, with their entire Eco Range being made from recycled cotton and water bottles!
Tier 3 Festive Fashion
It's beginning to look a lot like lockdown - but we're not quite there (yet). Nonetheless, there really is nowhere for us to be going, apart from maybe a walk in the local park, or an unnecessary trip into town just to feel something. Either way, I know I won't be cracking out the sequins this party season. I will be making the most of Tier 3 life with a fridge full of prosecco, an unhealthy amount of Netflix, and some unparalleled laziness in sustainable loungewear. If you, too, are embracing gluttony in Tier 3, then why not treat yourself to some luxurious loungewear from PANGAIA? Not only have this brand been making waves for their sleek aesthetic and high quality garms, but they are utterly transparent about their commitment to sustainability, using everything from recycled cotton to eco-friendly dye.
Tier 4 Festive Fashion
Ouch. Just when we thought the tier system couldn't get any worse, the government created Tier 3+. For you guys, the pickings are even slimmer - like watching someone else eat all the turkey, leaving you with just the carcass. Merry Christmas indeed...
I can't sugarcoat it - it's really not ideal. If this blog wasn't supported by the Leeds University Union I would be a bit more explicit. But I digress. Even though you've ended up in the worst circumstances, it doesn't mean your Christmas has to be entirely miserable. Why not spend the entire day in your pyjamas? And, if you treat yourself to some sustainable underwear or nightwear from Lindex, you'll still feel like you made an effort! Whether you're with your loved ones or on your own, 2020 has taught us that there are no rules in life. Why have rules for Christmas? I say go crazy. Make your morning coffee Irish, pour Bucks Fizz on your cereal, and eat an entire selection box before the sun comes up. Reject tradition: no vegetables at lunch, only gravy. 2020 has been hard enough without forcing sprouts down your throat just to keep up a festive façade. The only appearances you should be keeping up this Christmas is this Khristmas Kimono with a Konscience.
A four tier system wasn't on anyone's Christmas list this year but, just like those obnoxiously bright socks from your nan, you got them anyway. Luckily, we can treat them in pretty much the same way: force a smile as we try them on for size, then cover them up with something more fashionable. There's always next year, right?
Merry Christmas from LRFS x
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