The Lucky Sweater Blog

The people, resources, and stories behind a better closet — plus the occasional LS update or peek behind the scenes.

More Ways to Share Closets on LS, Coming Soon!

We just celebrated five years of Lucky Sweater, launched a new version of the app, and are excited for what comes next in this special corner of the internet.

May 15, 2026

Guides

Jules' Guide to Taking Flat Measurements

Getting started with measurements can feel intimidating—but it doesn't have to be. LS Community star @mebejules created this beginner-friendly Quick Fit Guide to help you ease into understanding your fit.

Jul 10, 2025

What's On Our Minds

🎉 New Feature Launch: Search by Measurements!

Our latest feature, Search Items by Measurements, is now live for Sustainers — about changing how we find clothes that actually fit, without confusing, inconsistent sizing labels.

Jul 8, 2025

Behind the Wears

Outdoor Gear Community Member Spotlight: Andrea D. of Ample Movement

Meet Andrea DiMaio, member of our Outdoor Gear community, and advocate for inclusivity in the outdoors, as she leads hikes and adventures through Ample Movement in New York and beyond.

May 9, 2024

Behind the Wears

Meet community member Cici: gardener, herbalist, natural dyer, new parent, and more!

Meet Cici: gardener, herbalist, and natural dyer sharing her slow fashion journey and favorite trades on Lucky Sweater. Explore her story.

Mar 28, 2024

Slow Fashion Brands

Discover Nettle Studios for Less: Top 5 Must-Have Pieces Available for Trade on Lucky Sweater

Explore sustainable fashion with Lucky Sweater's feature on Nettle Studios: Discover our top 5 picks for eco-conscious, handcrafted fashion available for trade, and join our community in making a stylish impact.

Mar 15, 2024

Slow Fashion Brands

Discover Ilana Kohn for Less: Top 5 Must-Have Pieces Available for Trade on Lucky Sweater

Explore sustainable style with Ilana Kohn on Lucky Sweater. Discover our top secondhand picks, including the beloved Gary Jumpsuit and Tia Dress, and see how easy it is to trade for eco-chic fashion.

Mar 15, 2024

Behind the Wears

Meet community member Molly: Creative strategist, writer, musician, and lover of soup

Molly Dvora Rosenblum is a creative strategist, writer, musician, and lover of soup. Her Milwaukee home is a rainbow sherbet fantasy, filled with plants and half-finished projects. She finds the trade economy to be a balm amidst the horrors of late-stage capitalism.

Feb 28, 2024

Slow Fashion Brands

Discover Elizabeth Suzann for Less: Top 5 Must-Have Pieces Available for Trade on Lucky Sweater

Explore the world of sustainable fashion with Lucky Sweater and discover our top 5 Elizabeth Suzann pieces for trade. Embrace minimalist, ethical style and join our community in making fashion more sustainable.

Feb 23, 2024

Slow Fashion Brands

Discover Ace & Jig for Less: Top 5 Must-Have Pieces Available for Trade on Lucky Sweater

Dive into our top 5 Ace & Jig secondhand items up for trade on Lucky Sweater and join our community in making fashion more sustainable, one beautiful piece at a time.

Feb 16, 2024

Slow Fashion Brands

Discover babaà for Less: Top 5 Must-Have Pieces Available for Trade on Lucky Sweater

Snag the coziest secondhand babaà knits without breaking the bank! Dive into our top 5 picks for trade on Lucky Sweater and join the fun of swapping your favorite slow, sustainable fashion brands.

Feb 14, 2024

What's On Our Minds

Explore your favorite communities—now all in one place!

Discover and connect with your communities effortlessly! With our new layout, view all in one snapshot or focus on specific communities in dedicated spaces. Plus, access your Profile/Closet at the top left and Messages at the bottom right for seamless navigation.

Jan 8, 2024

Behind the Wears

A Chat with Autumn, Our Vintage Community Lead

Dive into the world of vintage with Autumn, Lucky Sweater's new community moderator. Discover her passion for secondhand treasures, get insider tips on starting your vintage journey, and learn what makes our Vintage community a unique and magical place for fashion enthusiasts.

Oct 31, 2023

Behind the Wears

Mandi on Making: Sewing, Metalsmithing, and Her Favorite Trades

Dive into our Q&A with Mandi, a creative force in our Me Made community. Learn about her journey into sewing and metalsmithing, her favorite trades, and her tips for those looking to craft their own style.

Aug 31, 2023

Behind the Wears

The joy of swapping: why trading is more fun than buying new

Unveil the magic of trading clothes over buying or selling with Lucky Sweater. Discover the thrill of discovery, community building, sustainability, and the delightful stories behind every item. Step into a new era of sustainable fashion!

Jun 28, 2023

Behind the Wears

Lacey shares how she builds her "comfy cute" style

Discover the personal style and fashion journey of Lacey, our newest Slow Fashion community moderator at Lucky Sweater. Uncover her insights on sustainable fashion and take a peek into her "comfy-cute" closet in this Behind the Wears feature.

Jun 28, 2023

Slow Fashion Brands

What are slow fashion brands + top 10 traded on Lucky Sweater

Discover the impact of slow fashion brands and learn how Lucky Sweater amplifies sustainable style through trading. Get a glimpse of our community's favorite brands in this guide too!

Jun 2, 2023

Slow Fashion Brands

Sustainable underwear and lingerie brands

Valentine's Day has passed but being full of love and appreciation for ourselves, our loved ones, and our environment is forever! If you are needing a pair of undies or fun lingerie to celebrate your beautiful, unique, perfect-as-is body, you can choose to support these six sustainable fashion makers!

May 1, 2023

Slow Fashion Brands

Slow fashion denim jean brands

From causally cool to denim-on-denim chic, jeans have been staples of our wardrobes for years. However, denim is also one of the most polluting fabrics in fashion. With over 200,000 million jeans being sold yearly, the impact of sustainable practices these brands are using can bring a huge change!

May 1, 2023

Behind the Wears

Brooke's guide to combining funky, classic and comfortable slow fashion

Brooke’s outfit photos on the app have led to comments like, “I want your entire closet!”, “Can you be my stylist!”, and “If you passed me on the street I would HAVE TO stop you and tell you that you look amazing!”. Brooke’s unique fashion sense and cool styling of slow fashion and vintage items inspire our community so we thought we’d ask how they developed their style!

Apr 18, 2023

What's On Our Minds

Trading tips from the community

Our earliest community members share their favorite tips on how to get started trading...and how they found their unique, slow fashion style!

Apr 13, 2023

Behind the Wears

Val's guide to inclusive and adaptive sustainable fashion

Val's here to shake up the fashion industry! Val is the founder of the #StyledSeated movement, which advocates for inclusive fashion designed with the communities who have mobility difficulties in mind. She is a fan of slow fashion and sews her own garments. We discussed how slow fashion could be slower, the importance of inclusive and adaptive fashion, and a surprising tip to create a unique but sustainable wardrobe!

Apr 4, 2023

Behind the Wears

How Monelle mixes slow fashion brands with her upcycled, crocheted, and sewn pieces

She can thrift. She can sew. She can quilt. She can crochet. She can even manage your contracts! Get to know Monelle and how this attorney-by-trade continues to use the sewing and crocheting skills, that her grandmother taught her when she was 9 years old, as acts of self-care.

Nov 21, 2022