WE waste £36,168 hoarding clothes we will never wear during an average lifetime, claims a survey. That’s an estimated 972 items left unloved in a wardrobe.
So if you are replanning your outfits for autumn and winter, here are some tips to help keep the cost down . . .
INVENTORY: My top advice is to create a wardrobe inventory — a tracker of all your clothes and accessories.
The chances are that the top you’re eyeing up in the shop is near-identical to one that you already have in your wardrobe. By having a tracker you’ll avoid splashing the cash on unnecessary items. Grab a pen and paper and list your items and tape it to the inside of your wardrobe door.
BUY-BACK: If you’re planning a wardrobe clearout, bag it up and pop to H&M. For every bag of clothes brought to them you’ll get a voucher for £5 off your next £30 spend.
Kerching! You can also return M&S-labelled clothing or soft textiles to Oxfam. They will give you an M&S voucher for £5 off your next £35 spend there.
ROTATE: With a wardrobe bursting at the seams, it’s hard to remember the hidden gems you’ve got. That’s why you should rotate, putting the old to the back and new to the front to make sure you’re wearing the clothes you’ve splurged on. Organising by season is also a great way to maximise your clothes. By swapping out your summer togs for winter ones, you will be reminded of the goodies you have.
LOOKBOOK: If you’re struggling for outfit ideas, you don’t need to fork out on more clothes. Try taking a picture of your outfit every day — this will inspire new outfit possibilities and you can keep track of the looks you love. Platforms such as Pinterest and Instagram are great for inspiration — just screenshot the images you like and see if you can re-create them from items already in your wardrobe.
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