The wardrobe wish list that starts with a repair

The story

Before adding another item to a wish list, write down the clothes you would wear tomorrow if one small problem were solved. Perhaps a sleeve is too long, a button is missing or a zip needs attention.

For each piece, separate the repair from a change in taste. Restoring a fastening will not make you enjoy a silhouette you no longer want to wear. Be honest about the difference.

Ask a repair professional about the work you cannot assess yourself. Get a clear idea of feasibility and cost before comparing it with another purchase. A quote is more useful than assuming every alteration will be simple.

Consider how often you expect to wear the finished item and whether the work would make it comfortable for your actual routine. This is a personal planning method, not a calculation of environmental savings.

Keep the list short enough to act on. One useful piece returned to rotation is a more satisfying result than a large pile waiting indefinitely.

OUR WRITERSAndrea Hills

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