In the past, new trends, new designers, influencers, style icons, etc, would inspire my eyes, but lately they are glazing over. I find there is too much noise about all the things we should be buying to be "on trend", cool, hot, young, relevant, new, popular, famous, etc, etc. And rather than making me go on a shopping frenzy, it has actually forced me to go back to basics and define what makes me happy to my core.

And I'm using all my knowledge, not only on my clients, you (thank you for reading), but on myself too. And it feels great. I'm not obsessed with owning the newest must own 'thing' anymore. I'm wearing the items I have collected over the years and I'm making considered purchases rather than emotional ones. Buy smarter and buy less stuff. I always talk about investing in key pieces that become your core wardrobe. And saving up for clothes or accessories that are well made and less likely to go out of fashion which you can wear for years. We generate a lot of waste by buying clothes on a whim and throwing them out a few months later.

So as part of my IGTV series, I am going to share items that you will be able to get many ‘re-wears’ out of, by being able to style them for work, day to night, casual, beach etc etc. These are the items you need to be looking out for, as will not only allow you to be a conscious shopper, but you will save money, unnessesary waste and you will find getting dressed much easier.

Wearable ways part 1 is about the pleated skirt !

THE SHOPPING GUIDE TO ‘THE PLEAT SKIRT’

This skirt is seen in all levels of the market. From high-end designer, mid range to high street - price points vary based on fabric, cut and how the garment is made. There are leather versions, prints and even glamourous evening styles. But the great thing is, whatever your price range, you can re create these looks.

Here is a shopping guide to all of these price ranges. Start with black or a neutral first, then explore prints or different fabrics.

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