THE QWD METHOD

A recommendation should show its working.

QWD evaluates the role before the product and labels what has—and has not—been tested.

01 · Name the role

A product is considered only after a real wardrobe gap can be named.

02 · Check the line

Shoulder, sleeve, seat, thigh and trouser break matter before branding.

03 · Read the cloth

Fibre, weight, surface and care must suit the job and climate.

04 · Build three outfits

The item must work with at least three pieces already in a sensible system.

05 · State the compromise

Every choice gives something up: warmth, crispness, care, price or versatility.

06 · Label the evidence

Retailer specifications, product imagery, handling and wear tests are different levels of evidence. QWD says which applies.

07 · Recheck the link

Availability changes. Every shortlist entry carries a visible last-checked date and is removed when the evidence is no longer useful.

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