LIFE AS IT IS

   Have you ever tried to work out the value of your investment in clothing, shoes, and accessories? Do you know if the money you spend on a dress, a pair of shoes, or a piece of jewellery is really worth it? What is the cost of wearing, for instance, a dress every time? Understanding Cost Per Wear (CPW) is important if you want to get maximum return on your investment in fashion.   The Daily Star link CPW follows a simple formula. You divide the upfront price you pay for an item by the number of times you think you are going to wear it.  CPW = cost of an item ÷ number of wears In a world dominated by fast fashion, most of us do not look past the price tag. Purchasing a cheaper item may initially look like a clever decision, but in most cases, the simple truth is, “you get what you pay for.” A cheaper item will not likely last long, look frumpy after a few washes, and will be discarded quickly. If you think deeply, it is never a good investment of your money. Y...

How many things can you live without? I asked myself not once, but many times. And every time I asked myself, a voice in my head answered, “You can live without most of the things you own right now!” The Daily Star link According to statistics, we wear just 20 percent of our clothes 80 percent of the time. I personally can vouch for its accuracy, because in my closet, I have some tops and dresses that I have not worn in more than three to five years. I have not yet donated them because I still like them, but putting them on never crosses my mind! I have a handful of favourite clothes and footwear that I pick almost every time I step out. Like many people, I purchase shoes, clothes, accessories and household items on impulse, but only to realise afterwards that they hardly complement me in any way. But more and more people are moving away from such impulsive shopping habits. They are moving towards leading a more wholesome life instead. The world is seeing a new kind of...