The fashion industry is massive in the UK and abroad with new designs being released every season. It is tempting to think that in order to look good and be on trend people should buy the latest fashion items whether they need any new clothes or not. The money that is spent on new clothes by some people amounts to hundreds of pounds and the quantity of clothing that is donated to charity shops or sold online continues to grow.

It is important to look objectively at any new fashion that appears and to think rationally about whether the fashion suits you and whether you actually need the items. Some fashions look good on younger people but do not suit older individuals for example ripped jeans and leather skirts and trousers. Nicely fitted jeans could in fact be more flattering even though not particularly in fashion.

Shopping in charity shops has become very popular as the cost of brand new clothes continues to rise. Lots of bargains can be picked up if you have the time to browse the clothes racks and you may be fortunate enough to spot a designer label. If you can use a sewing machine, some items can be altered to fit, shortened or combined with another item to make an individual piece.