Build a useful capsule wardrobe from what you own
Find the combinations already working in your wardrobe, deal with repair gaps and make a short needs list before buying anything new.
Wear well. Care more.
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Practical ideas for a wardrobe that works. Buy thoughtfully, understand the details and make more of what you already own.
A good place to begin
Build a useful capsule wardrobe from what you own
Find the combinations already working in your wardrobe, deal with repair gaps and make a short needs list before buying anything new.
Read the guide ↗A note for your wardrobe
The most useful piece might already be yours.
A new combination, a small repair, a different care routine. Find straightforward ways to keep your clothes in the story.
Start with what you have ↗From the journal
Useful things to know.
TOMS and ethical footwear: what to check before you buy
Use TOMS as a worked example for separating company giving, material information and the practical qualities of a particular pair of shoes.
Clothing care labels: turn the symbols into a routine
Recognise the main groups of care symbols, check the complete garment and turn label instructions into a simple sorting habit.
Five small clothing repairs worth learning
Start with a loose button, open seam or dropped hem, then recognise the repairs best left to a professional.
A practical checklist for buying second-hand clothes
Check measurements, construction, condition and likely repair costs so a bargain becomes something you will actually wear.
Leather alternatives: read beyond the plant-based headline
Understand coatings, backing and material percentages before assuming vegan or plant-based tells the whole story.
Our editorial approach
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Original guides with sources you can follow, clear distinctions between a claim and its evidence, and practical ideas to make your own decisions.
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See what each wear really costs.
Use known costs and actual wears to understand your garment, including care and repairs. Explore a forecast separately, with its assumptions in view.
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