T he leading I’m using here isn’t in the shops– it’s from my own closet and about 5 years old, so you can’t buy it. So it breaks the No 1 rule of fashion journalism: in order to be useful, I wear and discuss things that you can head out and buy. Well, if it’s all right with you, I’m going to do things a bit in a different way from now on.We’re all trying to shop more morally, to not mindlessly purchase clothing that will wind up in land fill, right? I believed a good location to start would be by blending this column so that I’m still wearing a make over every week without being head to toe in brand-new clothing. I’m hoping that considering that this is how all of us actually gown anyway– using old favourites with new pieces– it will be better, instead of less.Actually, the top I’m using here isn’t a top at all, it’s a dress. It is from Victoria Beckham’s VVB diffusion(ie more affordable)label and I use it every winter over a white shirt, a silk blouse or polo neck. However I invested most of last month at fashion shows, where every spare minute I ‘d scour all sightlines for leads on new appearances and how to use them, and I noticed that there’s a thing taking place for Downstairs Layering. This sounds vaguely disrespectful, but simply implies using a long knit or jacket or light coat over trousers or a long skirt.You can purchase the entire look off the peg, but you probably don’t need to. You probably have at least half of it in your closet already. A structured, cool, short-ish sleeveless gown that is languishing in there, due to the fact that we’re not in a structured-neat-dress minute, today ends up being best as a tunic over wide-legged trousers. Much easier to use, I think, than a loose-and-long top layer over pants, which will swamp you if you’re not super-tall.< aside data-component= rich-link data-link-name= "rich-link-1|1"> The skirt match– but not as we understand it|Jess Cartner-Morley Reviving a piece that you currently have, and like, isn’t simply less expensive and more sustainable– it’s much easier. You

know that it fits, you understand what kind of temperature it operates in, what bra you need to use. All those behind-the-scenes issues that you need to think through when you’re getting dressed and leaving the house. You’re conserving loan and conserving waste, but likewise time and headspace.Downstairs layering seems like a new appearance, even without new clothing. This deals with heels, but would also be good with chunky fitness instructors. You desire a coat that sits lower than the hem of your top, instead of a coat. Even in layering, a little restraint produces an excellent look. How to wear: downstairs layering< div data-link-name=standfirst data-component=standfirst >< meta itemprop =description content="It sounds vaguely rude however