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LESSON 4 · The 15-Piece Wardrobe

Manufactured Urgency

Every season change, retail marketing pushes the idea that you need an entirely new wardrobe. This is manufactured urgency.

The trick is understanding which pieces are perennial and which are seasonal. Your dark jeans, blazer, white tee, and tailored trousers work across every season. Only your layers, outerwear, and a few fabric-specific pieces need rotating.