Quality Over Quantity: The Only 4 Things You Need To Buy For A/W 16

Sponsored by Clarks.

We’ve all done it. The £5 cami here, the £7 leggings there. Eventually your wardrobe is bursting with cheap, throw-away fast fashion from High Street that you hardly ever wear. Like most of us, you probably haven’t meticulously planned out your fashion purchases. But it can be a great thing to do, especially for your wallet. It may take away the spontaneity and rush of an impulse buy, but the fact is, you don’t often end up wearing that £10 blouse that you bought on your lunch break. Plus, fast fashion purchases often revolve around seasonal trends, not timeless style.

So, if you want to be a smart-as-hell, well-dressed lady and pledge to only indulge in staple, quality pieces this season, then we’ve got you covered with the four essential items you’ll need. You might end up having physically less in your closet, but you’ll love what you have, and you’ll adore wearing it.

1. The Everything Coat

Warm, comfy, pretty. Spend that extra £20-£60 on a decent coat made with quality fabrics that is warm. Trendy polyester coats will only get you so far, (as in, you won’t be able to walk 10 minutes before freezing your touchie off.) Invest in a gorgeous wool one, or go the extra mile and get a wool-cashmere blend to add the luxurious comfort factor.

2. Beautiful Boots

Ah, the search for the perfect winter boots. Something to pair with skinny jeans and skirts; to wear to the office and to the bar. Get a smart, stylish, versatile pair that will see you through the A/W 16 season and beyond, like the tan suede Carleta Lyon boots from Clarks. Check out the gallery below!

3. A 'You' Scarf

You want it warm, you want it soft, (cashmere please?) and you want it in a colour and pattern that will compliment your wardrobe. Department stores will offer a great range of patterns, styles and brands. Get something that says YOU.

4. The Bag You’ve Been Dreaming Of

It’s time to secure that designer bag you’ve had your eye on for months, maybe even years. You can justify this purchase if you promise not to never buy another fast fashion bag again. Well, at least for a while…