Storage, repairs, mending: The fashion editor's guide to making your clothes last longer

We asked Style editor Annmarie O'Connor to share her top tips to keep your wardrobe in good shape 

Fashion editor Annmarie O’Connor pictured at home, where her surroundings reflect her passion for style, as she shares tips on prolonging the life of clothing. Picture: Chani Anderson

The lifespan of clothing can run anywhere from two washes and a prayer to coasting seamlessly across the generations. Much of this has to do with fabrication and craftsmanship.

So does caring for what you wear. In a want-it-now world fed by clicks and swipes, speed has rewired our perception of value. There is no point investing in the best you can afford, if you are not going to match that in regular upkeep. Even a small outlay of time can make a big difference to the longevity of your wardrobe, your wallet and the planet. Buy well, buy once. Care well, wear it until it wears out.