Following my shopping formula, I ask myself 5 questions before every purchase to make sure it fits my style, my wardrobe and makes sense for my wallet. A Vyshyvanka is a staple in my personal style – the item not only speaks to my Ukrainian culture, but I also genuinely love the combination of symbolism and heritage with the contrast of modernism and minimalism. Typically, a boho style item with bold embroidery would be difficult to style – do you combine it with bold prints for a statement look or minimalist solids to make it pop!? With a Ukrainian Vyshyvanka, I feel like it’s difficult to go wrong: minimalist styles, bold print combos, color blocking – it always works. So that’s why my collection of Vyshyvankas just keeps growing (at a reasonable pace, of course…). My collection now includes a gorgeous pink mini by My Sleeping Gypsy, a lilac midi by Etnodim, a thrifted lightly embroidered top and now this gorgeous long midi by The Lace. All, besides the thrifted piece, are by Ukrainian brands, of course. I guess a hot tip here is: sustainable shopping doesn’t have to mean purchasing exclusively non-trendy items, I mean – Vyshyvanka is a VERY bold piece, the right shopping formula is about purchasing items specific to your personal style, your personality and what makes you feel most comfortable.