Are you tired of your clothes not lasting through a single season? Do you burn a hole through your credit card with online ‘bargains’, only to find that when they arrive, they are poorly made and misshapen after one wear?

It’s easier than ever to bag a bargain, and somehow, we’ve just started to accept that clothes will only last a few washes before the seams unravel. An easy access of cheap imports means that we value quantity over quality, and often we don’t realize how costly it could be to buy low quality items.

So you think you are saving when you buy cheap? Let’s have a close look at it…

Imagine you bought a good quality jacket for $300. If you wear it every week for 2 years, the price is $12.50 per wear. Compare that to a jacket you bought at a cut-price department store for $30. You wore it only 3 times before noticing the stitching become loose, the sleeves are too short and the colour is running… So the price of that garment is $10 per wear, which ends up being more expensive – especially when you consider you’ll probably buy another jacket to replace it. Doesn’t it make sense to own 1 good quality jacket that work with most of your existing clothing, rather than 10 ill-fitting ones?

Is not it better to look into your wardrobe and find pieces that are made of durable, soft and quality material, with the tailoring that fits your body shape like a glove, uniquely for you and last you from one season to the next? Imagine you are never get tired of compliments on your classic style and well used to strangers trying to catch a glimpse of you…

A classic/capsule wardrobe is about having key, quality pieces that will bring you through seasons. They fit you perfectly, are great quality, and can be mixed and matched with anything else in your wardrobe. It’s about buying smart. Unless you’ve got an unlimited budget for clothes (and let’s face it, many of us don’t) it makes sense to buy smart to ensure you always look classic and stylish.

Once you have got good quality basics you can always indulge in a few fast fashion trends, just buy 1 or 2 pieces a season to keep your look current… That is what I call buying smart. The latest looks can also be achieved with accessories – think shoes, bags, scarves, belts, earrings …

Style stays, Fashion (what you’re offered four times a year by designers) changes.

Follow these simple tips above and you can save some serious money and look great!