No rapidly style in a lifetime of thrift | Vogue

I envy Laura Snapes’ checklist of clothiers (Ditching rapid style has been a lot easier and additional enjoyment than I at any time imagined, 29 December). As a kid I was dressed in my older siblings’ hand-me-downs, then I clothed myself from charity outlets during decades as a zero-hrs university tutor and the early decades of dwelling obtain. When the 15% property finance loan prices began to fall I progressed to costume businesses and now, possessing compensated off the dwelling, I can acquire new at sales.
Rosalind Garton
Cupar, Fife

I’m a huge lover of the Feast health supplement, inspite of currently being non-vegan and dwelling someplace totally free from 95% of Ottolenghi’s ingredients. Even so, I’m baffled by the inclusion in the most new problem of recommendations for turning leftover wine into handmade vinegar. Could you please explain the principle of “leftover wine”?
Anne Cowper
Bishopston, Swansea

I am reminded of the outdated tale from the 1960s when the mass commenced to be celebrated in English (Letters, 30 December). Following the service, puzzled parishioners questioned the priest about the animal he’d talked about – apparently he experienced invited them to “pray in the text of the prairie tortoise”.
Rev Canon Chris Oxley
Foxton, Leicestershire

The climate has been so moderate here not too long ago that I reduce the garden on 31 December, beating my former final mowing of the 12 months by 25 times.
Robin Britcher
Birchington, Kent

Very well, he’ll be perspiring now (Giuffre legal professionals find details on Prince Andrew’s claimed incapacity to sweat, 31 December).
Scott Poynting
Sydney, Australia