As one of my New Year’s resolutions, I decided to become vegan.

I had been a vegetarian for quite some time, so I felt becoming vegan would be the next logical step, both for my health and for the welfare of animals.

What I didn’t realize then was being vegan is not only a diet change. Your shopping habits also need to become veganized.

I knew about vegan and cruelty free makeup, but I never stopped to take a moment and look at my wardrobe choices. And when I did, I realized my favorite handbag was made out of leather, and so were my favorite boots.

For me, and many vegans, being vegan is also about reducing my impact on the planet, and so I feel like putting all of my non vegan clothes and shoes in the trash would be a total waste. Of course, I do own some accidentally vegan clothes made from man-made materials such as polyester, but I know that they’re not always made in the most ethical way.

For future shopping trips, I extensively researched vegan fashion brands. I found that they are understandably pricey, because they are focused on eco-friendly materials and fair employment conditions for the people who create the clothes. Many vegans also like the idea of purchasing things that are durable and meant to be worn for years, so it does make sense that the clothes would be a bit pricier.

However, as college students, not all of us can shell out $300 for a handbag. Therefore, we need to find vegan brands we can actually afford.

Today I’m sharing three vegan and ethical brands which are affordable for college students on a budget! I’ve done extensive research and these three are some of the best.

Here are my top 3 affordable vegan clothing brands.

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1. Matt & Nat

Products: Nude Heels – Matt&Nat, Pink cross body bag – Matt&Nat