Washing your clothes less often helps reduce fading and wear. A simple air-out or shake can refresh clothes between washes. It’s a myth that everything needs cleaning after each wear. Some fabrics do need washing after every use (e.g. gym wear, activewear and hosiery) but natural fibres like wool often just need airing and less frequent washing.

Jeans can be washed every 7-10 wears if they’re not visibly dirty. Leather and suede should never be put in a washing machine. And no, it isn’t unhygienic to rewear your jumpers, jackets or trousers before washing, as long as they’re not stained.

1. Check the care label - it’s your cheat sheet for temperatures, drying, ironing and bleach rules.
2. Separate by colour - whites, darks, colours, and by temperature (cool vs warm).
3. Pick the right detergent and amount - Eco-friendly detergents or specific detergents tailored to your skin needs (e.g. non-bio for sensitive skin). Skip the bleach.
4. Fill the machine - wait for a proper load, but don’t overfill (half drum max). It’s better for your clothes and the environment.
5. Choose the right cycle - cooler for delicates, 40° for cottons.

Top tip: Materials like cashmere, silk, linen, wool, leather, and suede need special attention. Hand wash or spot-clean any small stains and read their specific care guides for more in-depth cleaning information.

Check out our Suede care guide and Leather care guide.

Jumpers and cardigans make effortless mix-and-match dressing easy. Care for them by washing by hand or on a cool wash (depending on the care label’s instructions), and drying flat and away from tumble dryers. 

Store them in a cool, dry place. Heavy knits especially need folding to prevent stretching - no one wants their favourite jumper to have a pointed shoulder look from the hangers…

When not wearing, store in a breathable fabric bag or under-bed boxes. Add lavender sachets to deter moths and insects and keep them feeling fresh season to season.

If you’ve got the room for under-bed storage or a separate wardrobe, storing clothes by season can make getting dressed easier… because who one’s reaching for crop tops in December. Before storing, wash everything you’re going to pack away and place (ideally) in a breathable cotton fabric bag or under-bed storage box. Store them in a low-humidity, dark and cool space to prevent mould and mildew growth, and add lavender sachet or cedar balls to deter moths and other insects. Not only does it save space in your wardrobe and give your clothes more room to breathe, but unpacking them feels like discovering a whole new wardrobe.

1. Decide what to hang vs fold (active-wear, t-shirts, delicates and knitwear are best folded) 
2. Use padded or broad hangers for jackets and coats
3. Hang blouses, shirts, dresses on structured hangers to retain their shape and reduce wrinkles - (no wire hangers here!)
4. Place trousers and skirts on dedicated trouser and skirt hangers to reduce wrinkling and keep them looking smart

A hole or missing button doesn’t have to mean the end. Mending clothes can lengthen their life and reduce the pressure of clothing wastage. 

Mending clothes can include hand-stitching for tears, repairing small holes, patching, sewing on loose buttons and fixing seams. Mending extends the life of your favourites and saves money too.

For small holes, use a needle and thread to sew them closed with a basic stitch like the whipstitch. If you’re looking to reattach a loose button, sew them securely with a matching thread. Always choose the thread and fabric that closely matches the original and when you’re finished complete by ironing the repaired area. 

Sewing is a life-long skill well worth having and there’s no time to start like the present. Learning to patch is different from sewing on buttons and fixing seams, so where you begin really depends on what you’re looking to achieve. To get you started, you’ll need basic tools including needles (a variety of sizes), fabric, scissors, thread (to either match the clothing colour or contrast - if that’s the look you’re after) and pins. For stitching like a running stitch or backstitch, thread the needle and tie a knot at the end to keep the fabrics intact and try to keep your stitches even and tight. Practice makes perfect. The more you sew, the easier it’ll become. For specific stitches, materials and mending, follow a tailored guide with images that can take you through step-by-step. Learning to love, care for and mend your clothes means they’ll stay in your wardrobe for longer. From washing less to spot-cleaning, repairing and smart storage, these little steps keep your favourites in rotation for longer.

When it comes to removing stains, particularly on natural fabrics such as linen, cotton or silk, it’s best to act fast. Check the care label before doing anything and then gently blot the stain with a cool, damp cloth to remove the excess liquid before moving on to the next step.Different stains call for different treatments. Water-based stains such as tea and coffee need cooler water and blotting techniques whereas oil-based stains require warm water and dish soap. If using a stain remover, read the instructions and test a hidden area before treating the stain. For stubborn, deep-set or lingering stains it’s worth taking to a professional dry cleaner.

If you’ve got the room for under-bed storage or a separate wardrobe, storing clothes by season can make getting dressed easier… because who one’s reaching for crop tops in December. Before storing, wash everything you’re going to pack away and place (ideally) in a breathable cotton fabric bag or under-bed storage box. Store them in a low-humidity, dark and cool space to prevent mould and mildew growth, and add lavender sachet or cedar balls to deter moths and other insects. Not only does it save space in your wardrobe and give your clothes more room to breathe, but unpacking them feels like discovering a whole new wardrobe.