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I've always shopped what is fashionable and cheap, so basically fast fashion. I'm tired of throwing clothes out when they're heavily dated after 3 years, or when they've shrunken in the wash. I'm wasting so much money.

I have money to spend on new clothes and a wardrobe refresh, but no idea where to spend it. Where do you buy good quality clothes that last years and stay in fashion? I typically like supermarket clothes, New Look, Asos, that sort of thing but trying to make a conscious choice to move away from fast fashion.

Fashion changes. I think you are looking for two different things here

Yes it does, but I'm thinking if I stock up with good quality timeless pieces they'll last longer. A floral dress from one place can span years, whereas an overly-trendy ones from BooHoo for example will show it's age more in a year or two. Both from wear but also from being very up to date fashionable. Or maybe you're right, maybe I need to just realise I'll be replacing my wardrobe every few years! Really keen to hear oppinions

I think it depends on your personal style. If you’re replacing becausecthings are out of style it sounds like you will still be replacing things but you’ll be replacing things which cost more in the first place. If you’re replacing because they were cheaply made and have worn out then you might find some more expensive things last longer (but it’s certainly not guaranteed).

If you mean you want to buy classically cut and styled pieces then that’s different but then you’re unlikely to look “fashionable”.

I get you op and I think it’s completely doable. Some of my favourite items of clothing are the oldest ones in my wardrobe. I don’t think you can go wrong with a simple (and limited) colour palette, good quality knitwear, nicely cut trousers and jeans, a blazer and some decent T-shirts. Patterns and garish colours will always date (but eventually probably come back around!).

I’d be looking in places like Arket and COS.

Moving away from fast fashion is a really good thing to do. Could you buy vintage from charity shops. Then you can keep the cost low, add to your wardrobe regularly but not add to the fast fashion problem.

Buy second hand from ebay. You get loads more for your money, and it's more sustainable. This is what I do now - I buy basics new, and if I see something I really like I will buy it new, but otherwise all of my clothes are now secondhand.

Classics dont look classic forever.
Just shift your focus from high fashion to clothes you would like whether they were in or not

Thanks for comments!

Ebay and charity shops is indeed something I should do, but I still need to know brands or shop names to buy otherwise if I stick to my usual favourites I'll have the same problem. Thanks

My favourite things that go the distance are from Cos and J Crew. We occasionally go to the USA so buy my j crew there when there are offer days on (practically every time I go in it seems).

I also buy these two brands on ebay as I know my size for each of them.

I have a silk cocoon 3/4 navy dress from Cos that I bought 5yrs ago, wore it last week and was told I looked elegant in it. It looks as good as new.

With j crew I buy tops and knitwear as they age beautifully and look far less mainstream so don't date.

Both of the above have wonderful cuts and thick expensive fabric.