We’ve all bought things with good intentions, but, over time, found that they no longer resonate. For those items that don’t need mending or altering, consider donating them to local charities that serve people in need. Many groups help people struggling with finances find professional clothes they can wear to job interviews; others sell unwanted items to raise money for various causes. All of these can be worthy organisations for those unwanted clothes.

For high-end items, consider MR PORTER RESELL, our partnership with Reflaunt. This service can help you find new homes for designer clothes, shoes and accessories, ensuring that pre-loved items get more love elsewhere, rather than languishing in the back of your closet. In the process, you can declutter your home and earn some extra cash along the way. Plus, if you’re willing to take payment in the form of credit at MR PORTER, we’ll top off your earnings with an extra 10 per cent – money that can be spent on clothes that will get more love.

If you adopt one resolution this year, make it this: dress up, even if there’s no occasion. Perhaps make a new tradition by going out for dinner once every week or two. If the establishment has white tablecloth, you can get away with something as formal as black tie. For something more dressed down, consider soft lambskin or goatskin leather jacket. Something like this Valstar bomber can be paired Kaptain Sunshine’s self-belted corduroy trousers, a cream William Lockie Shetland wool sweater and a black pair of R.M.Williams Chelsea boots for a chic evening outfit that remains casual. While black tie isn’t mandatory, the act of dressing with intention can make a night feel special.

Amid the rush to buy new, the art of mending offers a quieter, more thoughtful alternative. Begin by taking stock of neglected items in your wardrobe. Perhaps a favorite sweater, worn and moth-eaten, or a pair of shoes scuffed from memorable outings. Services like MR PORTER’s FIT & FIX can connect you with professionals to breathe life into these pieces, whether it’s repairing zippers, cleaning leather or mending holes. By repairing rather than replacing, we can decrease what we send to landfills.

In the process, you might rediscover once-beloved garments that no longer fit quite right. Before discarding them, check for inlays – excess fabric along the garment’s interior seams. A skilled tailor can let out these seams, giving old pieces new relevance. If you don’t already have a tailor you trust, call local shops that sell high-end suits – they’re usually plugged into the local tailoring scene and can recommend someone trustworthy.

The mantra of quality over quantity has long been a staple of menswear wisdom, but its resonance feels especially poignant now. Resolve to save for pieces that truly matter.

You can do this by making a list of things you want this year – big ticket, but actually important items that will make a long-lasting impact on your wardrobe. Perhaps that’s a raglan sleeve overcoat that will be a reliable companion in the winter, quality full-grain leather loafers for summer or a mechanical watch to mark an accomplishment. When tempted by false deals and fleeting trends, remind yourself that the slower, more thoughtful approach to wardrobe building will save money in the long-run. By investing in fewer, better items, you’ll create a wardrobe filled with pieces that make you feel as good you look.