Lani was recently interviewed by Jennifer Barger for The Washington Post to weigh in on our current consumer culture and, along with other experts, give tips on how to save your clothes instead of buying new.
Read the full article on washingtonpost.com, or read below for an excerpt.
Published June 11, 2026
By Jennifer Barger
“I think Americans moved away from mending because clothes cost less and it’s easier to replace things,” said Lani Inlander, a personal stylist in D.C. “Our consumer culture values the new more than preserving the old.”
But growing concerns about overly wasteful shopping and fast fashion — and their effects on the environment — are causing some U.S. consumers to reconsider redoing and repairing their clothes.
Photo c/o The Washington Post; iStock
Real Life Style is a style consulting firm that teaches busy women to wear their power so they can live their lives fully and confidently. Lani Inlander, Kyle Dunphy and Sloane True are based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and serve clients nationwide. We offer personal styling services, and an on-demand e-course.
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