As temperatures drop across South Africa, we are quickly reminded of the need to get warm and sheltered from the elements.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t know what to look for then this task can be overwhelming and expensive.<\/p>
Here are a few tips to help you get more out of the clothes you buy, for less.<\/p>\n
1. Start by taking wardrobe inventory<\/strong><\/p> Assess what clothes you have and size up what can be salvaged or handed down.<\/p>\n Then make a list of what you actually need.<\/p>\n Shopping without a list is the fastest route to unnecessary spending.<\/p>\n 2. Browse online first<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a good way to see what\u2019s available and to organise your needs accordingly.<\/p>\n Thinking about what you\u2019re buying in this way will also help to control impulse purchasing.<\/p>\n 3. Sign up for savings<\/strong><\/p>\n While browsing online, sign up to newsletters for exclusive access to good deals, quality releases and the occasional sign-up discount code.<\/p>\n 4. Shop for durability<\/strong><\/p>\n Extend the life of your clothes by going for items that offer durability, in doing so you will cut down on consumption and help the environment at the same time.<\/p>\n Durability speaks largely to the quality of a garment and its ability to deliver utility over time.<\/p>\n To assess the quality of a garment, you need to be looking at the fabric, fit and finishes.<\/p>\n \u2022 Is the fabric suitable for the particular item?<\/p>\n \u2022 Is it breathable and comfortable on your skin?<\/p>\n \u2022 Does the garment fit well and allow you to move effortlessly?<\/p>\n \u2022 Are the seams of your garment straight and neat?<\/p>\n \u2022 Has the garment been performance tested?<\/p>\n Also look out for technical features such as down (sustainably sourced), wick-dry, waterproof (V02 max), windproof (V02 max), breathable (V02 max), duratech, thermaffect or UPF, which are all signs of good quality clothing that performs over time.<\/p>\n 5. Value versatility<\/strong><\/p>\n Choose clothing items that move effortlessly between activities and that can be worn throughout the year.<\/p>\n When you have clothes that do more, then you end up needing fewer clothes.<\/p>\n A versatile garment is one that works for hiking, running and camping – or one that can travel easily from landscapes to cityscapes.<\/p>\n Information supplied by Capestorm.<\/em><\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nALSO READ:\u00a0Aimee set to shine on international catwalk in Skeleton Key Couture designs<\/a><\/h4>\n
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