There’s no escaping that shopping for clothing more sustainably will have you digging deeper in your pockets. This prospect of real investment pushes us to think more about what we buy and consider the pieces we put our hard-earned cash into (not necessarily a bad thing, FYI). It’s unrealistic, for most of us anyway, to splash out across our entire wardrobe, but if you nail investing in a few versatile, long-lasting and timeless style staples, you’re halfway there. 

Today, online stylist Sam Preston shares with us the wardrobe pieces she recommends dedicating your money to, and dives a little more into how this helps her stay sustainable, while effortlessly stylish. “I want to invest in my clothing to last me a lifetime, and by focusing on curating a more considered wardrobe, I’m buying much less fast fashion. The industry can influence consumers to constantly buy new clothing, which leads to overconsumption and unnecessary waste. A capsule wardrobe makes you think about your purchase with a more conscious approach. Investing in higher-quality, long-lasting pieces (whether new or preloved) that align with your personal style helps you avoid impulse buying and jumping on fast fashion trends.”