PHOTOGRAPHY: JANNINE NEWMAN
Dear Melanie, I was shocked to discover there are enough clothes on the planet to dress the next six generations, so I’ve made a bet with my adult children that I can find pieces to update my wardrobe at local charity shops. They don’t have a problem finding things, but I’m struggling. What do I look for? Elizabeth, Eastbourne as vintage sizing is chaos. If something’s too big, even better – a tailor can alter to fit. This approach works a treat. In my time, I’ve turned a size 20 silk summer dress into a trusted party look with the addition of a belt, adopted men’s cardigans as oversized knits and found brilliant waterproof gear for a hiking holiday – all thanks to keeping an open mind.
Dear Elizabeth,