“Wear it and love it. Don’t save it for best, best is everyday.”
Given that I have a few fashion years and purchases under my belt, I've had the opportunity and life experiences to reach that conclusion but I was surprised the other day to hear the same mantra from a 15 year old fashionista.
I was admiring her jacket. She told me she had bought it at an auction and that it had once belonged to a famous singer. She went on to tell me that she never has it off her back! She wears it whether she's meeting the girls for coffee or cleaning her bike. She loves it and when she wears it she feels special. How's that for style?!
So don't put your clothes into the holy shrine of 'only for best'. If it's a fashion item chances are you will get fed up of it before you can wear it out so wear it whilst it's still cutting edge and get your money's worth. If it's a classic, with good care and maintenance, it will serve you well for many years.
