22 tips for 2022: Ditch fast fashion by choosing clothes that will outlast trends

A grid showing 30 identical black T-shirts on a checkerboard of yellow, light blue and purple  rectangles.

This simple trick can help you decide if an item of clothing is worth investing in, or if it’s a passing trend you’d be better off passing on.

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This simple trick can help you decide if an item of clothing is worth investing in, or if it’s a passing trend you’d be better off passing on.