Top Drawer: Fair Weather

Prep Persona No. 3

Jan 20, 2025

The rundown: A vintage Fair Isle sweater, purchased from Trimingham’s in Bermuda in the 1970s. I inherited this sweater from my godmother’s mother.

Notable: A true “Prep Persona No. 3” item, but a really great one. (Take

Muffy Aldrich

’s “Prep or Sloane?” quiz here and see what you are!)

Addendum: Really, really good sweaters live forever (or at least for a long time). This one has been worn and loved for decades and is still going strong. Careful care and keeping of your knits means a loved piece can last for generations. Learn how I take care of my pieces below.

How to Ensure Your Investment Pieces Actually Last a Lifetime

Sarah | Fewer & Better

August 14, 2024

How to Ensure Your Investment Pieces Actually Last a Lifetime

The most important thing, to me, is to invest in the highest-quality pieces at the outset. Take the time to learn about clothing—what materials should be used, how seams should be finished, how clothing should be cut, and so on. Invest in pieces only made of natural fibers or materials. Understand how to protect your clothes and how to care for them. The last part is where I come in! I’m sharing all my tips, passed down to me by the women who left me their beautiful wardrobes, today.

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How to Ensure Your Investment Pieces Actually Last a Lifetime

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