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How to top up the wardrobe sensibly

Short answer: Buy what you actually lack rather than what looks new. A list of what is worn out makes the shopping both faster and cheaper.

Write down what is missing

Note what you have used up when you put the laundry away. See how to spot that you are short of something.

Buy the same again

If you know a style fits, you save time and the cost of exchanges. See bamboo underwear for men.

Buy several the same

Then the whole stack is the same age and can be replaced together.

Neutral colours

Colours that go with the rest get worn. See how to build a capsule wardrobe in bamboo.

Avoid impulse buys

An item in a colour you do not wear just sits there whatever the price.

For women

See the corresponding items in bamboo underwear for women.

Washing

Correct washing puts off the next purchase. See the washing guide.

Buy for the season in time

March and September are the two natural times. That way you have what you are missing before the season starts. See bamboo clothing for women.

Frequently asked questions

How do I remember what I am short of?

Note it down when you put the laundry away.

Should I buy the same again?

Yes, if the style fits. That is the cheapest route.

Why neutral colours?

Because they can be worn with the rest and therefore get used.