Should I buy trendy clothes or classics?

Mostly classics, with a small budget for trends. A useful split is about four parts basics to one part trend: the basics get worn every week, and the trend piece makes them feel current. Buy the trend in the least expensive version that still fits well, and only if you can name three things you already own that it goes with.

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