Stop Saving Your Favourite Clothes for Another Day

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The good shirt does not need a dinner reservation. Keeping favourite clothes for an imaginary future can turn a wardrobe into a waiting room: the pieces remain pristine while everyday outfits feel like a compromise.

Try moving one special piece into an ordinary combination. A silk shirt can sit beside worn denim; a bright skirt can work with a simple knit. Check the practical details, including care, weather and how much movement the day involves.

There will still be clothes that suit particular occasions. The useful distinction is between an actual requirement and a habit of postponing pleasure. An ordinary afternoon is a legitimate occasion for wearing something you love.

OUR WRITERSAndrea Hills

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