The arrival of autumn means it's finally time to switch over our summer wardrobe and reset our outfits as we dress for colder months. But a reset doesn't always mean buying new. Sometimes 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. The unfortunate truth is that clothes are being disposed of prematurely. We've probably all made the mistake of shrinking knitwear or parting with a bobbling jumper.
With many clothing care tools and mending businesses to lend a hand, this doesn't need to be the case. Sometimes all it takes is patching up a moth hole, taking trousers up a hem or two or simply getting your much-loved Prada flats a resole. When it comes to taking care of your clothes there are so many tips available: always fold knitwear (as opposed to hanging), air dry denim (to retain the shape) and store pieces inside out (to keep things from snagging).
Invaluable as they are, these passed-down learnings will only get you so far, sometimes leaning into modern technology—and gadgets—can make your life easier. From steamers to , these are the useful tools from my personal wardrobe (and other editors) that will help increase your clothing's life span—and hand details on how to use each item..
