There is an art to buying a good present, from picking up on hints dropped throughout the year, to intuiting what someone might be coveting – especially if they’re someone who won’t spend money on themselves. After another tricky year, it’s a good Christmas to nail the art of balancing a useful gift with something nice. Like, perhaps, a new T-shirt or beautiful top.
But buying clothes for someone else is not for the faint of heart. From sizing, to colours, to sustainability there are many ways to get it wrong. Here, experts explain that if you’re buying clothes as a gift, it’s important to go in prepared.
