A simple enough concept and one the impenetrable Mrs C uses with my complete support as an aid to purchasing.

So here’s how it works.

The lovely Mrs C (she might read this) stalks the rails of Age Concern or Scope or somesuch and holds up a garment for me to look at as though my thoughts are the slightest bit relevant.

“How much?” I occasionally ask.

“£6” she might reply.

“Will you wear it six times?” I ask.

“Easy” she lies.

The £1 Test, you see?  If it costs us £1/wear/use etc it passes the test.

Likewise, if the said Mrs C would fit into a Coco Chanel Little Black Dress priced at £850 I’ll ask her if she’ll wear it 850 times.

This is not to say that that the £1 is a universal constant.  Those of you with more money than sense might apply £2, for example.  Just as those of you who are even cheaper skates than Yours Truly might opt for 50p.

Horses for courses, as they say.