The everyday wardrobe
Start with a week's worth of outfits. Spot what earns its place, what needs a repair and what you keep buying twice.
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SABLE is about clothes you wear more than once: how they fit, what they're made from, and whether they're worth repairing. Practical notes on second-hand shopping, alterations and putting an outfit together with what you already own.
Buying better, buying less
Check the seams, sit down in the changing room and read the care label. A high price tells you none of these things.
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The patient vintage hunt
Bring measurements, check the lining and price the repairs. A second-hand bargain can become expensive before its first outing.
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Finding your own colours
Put five often-worn pieces beside a window. Their colours will tell you more about your wardrobe than a new palette saved on your phone.
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A better fit matters
Bring the right shoes to a fitting and explain where the garment catches. A useful alteration starts with a specific problem.
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One final detail
Try a scarf, a cuff or a different bag with the same shirt and trousers. Change one thing so you can see what it does.
READ MORERead the fabric first
Two cotton shirts can behave very differently. Check how the cloth hangs, creases and feels before deciding what the label is worth.
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