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Begin the year by tackling your wardrobe

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Author: Sophie Perry, Posted: Thursday, 24th December 2015, 08:00

Come January not only are you exhausted, but so is your bank account. Typically a quiet month, try to avoid the temptation of January sales – they only lead to impulse buys that undoubtedly will sit in your cupboard, tag and all, come next Christmas. Instead, start the year by tackling your wardrobe.

Begin with a good clear out. Be brutal with your decision making by creating a time spectrum for yourself – if you’ve not worn it in a certain amount of months it’s out! Timeless staples such as leather or shearling jackets and genuine retro or vintage pieces are the exception. Try not to be a hoarder. It’s easy to attach clothing to memories, so us sentimental lot hold on to things much longer than we should.

Donate, donate, donate
Don’t be lazy and throw all your clothes in the bin – bag up your unwanted things and give to charity. There are plenty of local clothing banks and charity stores, many of which will even collect bags from the end of your drive – check websites for further information.

Up cycle your clothes
By making easy alterations, not only will this save you money, it is also eco-friendly. There are great tips and ideas online with plenty of YouTube videos to help you along. A prevalent trend of autumn/winter 2015-16 is culottes. Create your own by simply taking a pair of dated loose-fitting trousers, cut to the appropriate length and turn up. Voilà!

Improve your shopping skills
Now you’ve had your wardrobe detox it’s time to improve your shopping skills. Quality over quantity is definitely key. It’s easy to get swept away with the fast pace of fashion and the wide amount of suppliers on the high street who can offer us the latest trends at impressive prices. However, not only is this clothing often poorly made in cheap materials, but it also neither ethically or economically sound. Be informed and look into the brands you are buying into – invest in well-made clothing that is meant to last, if not improve with wear.

If there’s one item of clothing to get right in your 2016 wardrobe it’s a good pair of jeans. Whether you’re into skinny, fitted, flared or straight they need to appear tailor made to you. They can do wonders for your figure so get yourself jean savvy and find out what suits your body shape. Good luck and Happy New Year!

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