Autumn is here, which means its finally time to switch over our summer wardrobe and reset our outfits as we dress for chillier climes. But a reset isn't necessarily synonymous with buying new. Some times all you need to fall back in love with items in your wardrobe is to give them a little TLC.
While it may sound simple, investing in good quality items and looking after them, can significantly impact the way you shop. We've probably all made the mistake of shrinking knitwear, or parting with a bobbling jumper and the unfortunate truth is that clothes are being disposed of prematurely. There are a myriad of clothing care tools and mending businesses to lend a hand - whether you aspire to patch up moth holes, take trousers up a hem or two, or resole your shoes.
When it comes to taking care of your clothes there are so many tips available, including folding knitwear (as opposed to hanging), air drying denim (to retain the shape) and storing pieces inside out, so I like to pair these passed-down learnings with a hint of modern technology. But if you're looking to do it yourself, below I've compiled a list of useful tools in my wardrobe care kit that will help increase your clothing's life span, with details on how to use each item..