I have my fair share of vintage dresses in
such gorgeous patterns that I couldn’t say
no,. Whether it be missing buttons, rips or a
too- large waistline, my ‘to-sew’ basket is like
a battersea dog home for 70’s florals. Whilst
a bargain is a bargain and I am a strong
advocate for shopping with vision and getting
your D.I.Y on, if you know full well that you’re
going to have to develop skills of ‘Sewing
Bee’ proportions overnight to ever get that
frock to fit, it might be time to accept that it’s
one crafty project you’re just never going to
finish. Let it go now, lest it tease you for your
ineptitude forever.
What do I own that goes with this outfit?
It’s all well and good coveting that neon hued
‘statement’ blouse, but if it’s going to require
you to go out and buy 4 more new items in
order to be presentable to the wider world, it’s
maybe time to sell it on. You may ignore this
rule on occasion if it is a simply stunning item,
a family heirloom or for a special occasion,
but otherwise, try and have a regular cull of
those items that just aren’t playing nice with
the rest of family anymore.
Was it a cheap temporary fix?
As a thrifty shopper, this is something I’m
incredibly guilty of. It’s so easy to value a
bargain price over quality when it comes to
boring, functional items of clothing like plain
vests or shoes, but if it something you’re
going to be wearing often, it makes so much
more sense to buy a one off, expensive item
than it is to keep replacing cheap buys. This
is especially important whe