How to update your wardrobe easily and sustainably

How to update your wardrobe easily and sustainably Getty Images Breathing new life into your clothing doesn't have to mean making new purchases. Repair allows favourite pieces to be given a longer lifespan, while upcycling satisfies the hunger for new clothing by altering existing ones For as long as he can remember, Lehane has favoured clothes with a story: the thrill of finding an oversized tweed coat with shoulder pads in his granddad's wardrobe, for instance, always appealed far more than a spending spree in Primark. Lisa Wenske Lisa Wenske in a Rixo dress purchased second-hand from Vestiaire Collective, with her sister in a vintage dress "Making this change meant I really had to form new habits," she explains. With second-hand, you really have to think about what you like and how you want to express yourself with clothes – Lisa Wenske With many online resale sites not offering returns, Wenske recommends visiting physical shops to learn your size in specific brands. Lisa Wenske Wenske lives in Berlin – she frequently shops for clothes in the city at flea markets and vintage shops Few people buy new clothes out of necessity; fashion is far more often a form of self-expression.