The Considered Closet

The cheapest coat in the shop is rarely the cheapest coat you will own.

Clothing has become quicker and cheaper to buy, and quicker to fall apart. Most of us were never shown how to tell a well made garment from one that only looks the part on the rail, so we replace things more often than we expected to and spend more over a few years than we would have on one better piece.

The Considered Closet is about buying well rather than buying often. It covers what fabric labels actually tell you, the construction details that predict how long something lasts, and a straightforward way of working out what a garment costs you per wear. It also covers looking after what you own, which is the part that quietly makes the biggest difference.

What is inside:

• Reading a composition label, and what each fibre means in practice for wear and care
• The construction details worth checking, from seams and linings to buttons and zips
• Cost per wear, worked through with real examples
• Washing, drying and storing so that good pieces stay good
• Buying secondhand and vintage with a clear idea of what to look for

Ideal for: Anyone who would rather buy less and choose better, or who wants to bring their clothing spend down without dressing worse.

Digital guide. Instant download after purchase. Yours to keep.