Avoid fashion regrets: Your checklist for clothes shopping

7 essential tips to buy LESS but BETTER clothes. Share this video with someone who needs a reminder!

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[kristinej.]

Thank you! One other consideration related to clothing care: Dry cleaning is TERRIBLE for the environment so try to avoid when possible. Also, manufacturers will often label pieces Dry Clean Only when hand-washing is actually better for natural fabrics including silk, knitted wool and cashmere, cotton and linen.

[iforthedetail]

I applied a few strategies in the last year
1. Buying only 1 clothing item per month. It could be a top wear, bottom wear or outer layer. But stick to only 1
2. Buy only natural material
3. Buy an item which will fit into capsule wardrobe
4. Focus on daily wear items rather than festive clothing

[rikkiharcourt]

When I was a child, most people would have very few clothes and wore the same selection they owned over and over again. In my experience a large wardrobe only became possible from the 60’s. I admit to having a very large collection of clothes gathered because I lived my life on many levels and countries and not only did I fall in love with what I had collected world wide and wouldn’t throw items out but they would somehow come back in fashion again. I am pleased I didn’t because now I can save a lot of money by continuing to wear them, look as though I am keeping up and continue to enjoy what I have.

[b.pragmatic]

I've been "burned" by cute skirts with mediocre lining, so thank you for bringing that up!

[kathrynlucas]

Could you do a video on what brands are making high quality clothing today and where to purchase them ? I have a hard time finding items that meet your helpful quality criteria.

[croitoriafaraformule]

Ah, Justine, if people would ask those questions every time they see something nice, we would live in a truly wonderful world. Excellent video, on point and educative, as usual. Happy holydays!

[sparklie]

One more question I've been asking this year: Do I need to buy this *new?* I've massively re-thought this one, since watching your videos and discovering the wealth of excellent consignment shops and well-curated thrift stores in my area. Buying gently used (sometimes never actually worn) garments has not only saved me a pile of money, but has ensured that I've been able to add pieces that are much better made/of better quality fibres than are generally available new. Remember when wool coats, skirts, and trousers were actually made of wool, not 32% and the rest synthetics? Remember when they were always lined - even from middle-of-the-road/dept store brands? There are treasures out there that will last for decades unlike most of what's for sale today.

[ToolsfortheJobofLear]

From watching my mom sew I learned how difficult it is to get plaids, stripes and repeating patterns to match at the most-often noticed seams. I look for this in clothes and also turn clothes inside out to see how well the seam edges are finished. I am not fashionable but I enjoy being “picky!” Thrift shops are great for finding clothes, in my experience.

[MarsiaMS]

All great tips! I always do a squat when buying pants to make sure they won't cut into my flesh. Another thing I consider is whether the item will last and won't fall too quickly out of trend. When I shop, I plan to wear every new piece for years. This helped me be a lot more mindful about my purchases.

[joelledurben]

I was very blessed as a young professional by an retired woman who loved to shop. She got to know my style preferences, and looked for things that would fit me and be good quality. She had time and money to spend, and had the tact to graciously share. She was such a blessing to many young and poorer women with her generosity. If you are looking for a place to donate, consider those who work with refuges, half-way houses, kids coming out of the foster system, and young professionals.

[katibee]

I feel seen re: the dry cleaning that has been just sitting in my closet. True confession: I've had them in the bag since February 2020!!!

[molamolalaaa]

This is a very important topic that is not discussed often enough. Thank you Justine for covering it!

[jeanne-marie]

Great tips. Being raised in a household without financial security, one of the things my mother stressed was to buy one “good” item in classic styling, instead of many. Everything was saved for, especially “good fitting shoes”! Is it longer between shopping trips while saving? Sure. Did the item last? Yep. Anyone else wear the too big coat one year, so it was used for two seasons at least? It is possible to do with less. A lesson I am relearning! Thanks, Justine, for helping me with cutting back, and enjoy a relaxing and Happy Holiday!

[sarahwatts]

A video on how to hand wash clothes could be useful - I didn't know how to do it for the longest time, but it's a piece of cake when you are clued in

[JillWhitcomb]

When purchasing something new, I have two rules: 1) I then must remove and donate one item from my closet for every new item I have purchased 2) The new item must already coordinate with three things that I already own. Such as, buying a new skirt that matches with a top, or sweaters, or scarves, that I already own. This way, I end up with a capsule wardrobe, and my closet doesn't become a cluttered and disorganized mess.

[jml]

Please do another house update. I am dying to see what you have accomplished so far and if you have done any holiday decorating! Happy Holidays.

[jeanettekays]

My Mother sewed - clothing, upholstery. Both Grandmas sewed garments. I learned from them and took sawing lessons as a teen. I no longer stitch my own garments but the teaching lets me know what is quality vs. Fast fashion. Thank you for giving us such wonderful guidelines.

[skj]

Just wondering about an update on your home renovations? TY

[darias]

I think what was helpful to me was learning a little bit more about fabrics. Because apparently these days a lot of brands put the labels "do not wash" and "dry clean only" on stuff made of silk, wool, or even linen or viscose (that's what I saw myself) which cen absolutely be washed! I have several blouses, dresses and sweaters which I wear a lot and wash regularly in cold water (20°C), with a delicate detergent, and keep wearing for years. Despite the labels saying you shouldn't wash them. I don't know exactly why companies keep doing it. Probably, they save money on testing the fabrics and dyes properly, but it's definitely worth learning this! Saved me tons of money.

[marinaciuperca]

In terms of storage I would add, keep your items visible. I often forget what I own, and then feel the need to buy something more. I also make an inventory of the clothes 2-3 times per year, usually before the next season to keep only the clothes I wear and like. Thank you Justine for these reminders 💗