The credit crunch has delivered a new way of doing fashion to those of us who don’t have much disposable income to devote to clothing. It’s called ‘slow fashion’ and it’s like the slow food movement.

What it means is clothes at disposable prices have lost their appeal and ‘made to last’ garments are taking their place as people make fewer and more carefully planned purchases.

Things to look out for are:

•    ’Trans-seasonal’ clothes such as gilets and sleeveless fleeces that can be worn over T-shirts on a cool summer day or over sweaters on a really chilly autumn or winter one
•   Organic fabrics which are considered to last longer, and damage the environment less
•    ‘New’ fabrics such as bamboo, which are long-lasting and tend to come from sustainable sources
•    Classic styling – things like Breton stripes, classic white T-shirts, enduring standards such as pale denim and navy jackets all keep their value and doesn’t suffer fashion ‘fall out’ whatever might be currently popular.

To make the right choices for a slow fashion wardrobe, ensure you pick one or two colours only and that everything you buy can be tied into those colours, focus on traditional styles rather than extreme fashion cuts and colours, and choose the best quality that you can, so that garments last longer and look good for their whole life.

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