Is it worth buying expensive basics?
For the pieces you wear weekly, yes: a white shirt, dark denim, a black trouser, one good knit. Cost per wear is the only number that matters, and a shirt you wear sixty times a year is cheap at any price. For trend pieces, spend less. A wear log tells you which is which.
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