UK will spend £2.4bn on Christmas clothes that barely get worn – survey

Charity finds one in five won't re-wear new outfits, despite spending average of 73.90 each

Britons are poised to spend 2.4bn on new outfits for the Christmas party season this year - yet many items may be worn fewer than three times - a survey shows.

After shelling out an average of 73.90 per person on partywear for the festive period, one in five people admit they won't wear the same outfit to more than one party or event, according to the study from environmental charity Hubbub.