Sustainable Style Blog — Buy Less New

Our Preloved Style Award Winner 2022!

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on February 22, 2022

This year we went in search of a true secondhand style queen by launching the Preloved Style Awards 2022. Entrants were asked to send a photo dressed in their best charity shop or preloved outfit. We were looking for an outfit with a strong style flair, and of course an absolute preloved bargain. Today, we announce our winner for 2022.

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Tags: Awards, Buy Less New, Charity Shops, Clothes, News, Outfits, Preloved Clothes, Second Hand Clothes, Style Challenge, Sustainable Fashion, Sustainable Style

Leading the way in sustainable fashion.

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on November 24, 2021

In our latest blog, we take a look at the preloved outfits worn by Reading mayor Rachel Eden as she fully embraces her environmental principles and shows us how it's possible to dress well without damaging the environment.

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In Need Of A Wardrobe Revival? Here’s My Five Day Plan

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on October 7, 2021

If your wardrobe has been flagging after a busy summer of use or if you haven’t had a good clear out in a while, now is the perfect time as the seasons gently shift to autumn. Here's my five day wardrobe revival plan to guide you through the steps to creating a wardrobe you love that is ready for the coming season.

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Tags: Buy Less New, Capsule Wardrobes, Clear Outs, Clothes, Fluid Wardrobes, Organising, Outfits, Shop My Wardrobe, Wardrobes

The September Style Challenge

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on August 30, 2021

By popular demand, our month long Style Challenge returns - are you up for taking part? Download your FREE calendar for daily outfit inspiration designed to help you wear more of the clothes you already own and to flex that creativity muscle to come up with new outfits you haven't tried before!

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The Fluid Wardrobe – how to build the ultimate sustainable wardrobe you love

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on August 9, 2021

How can we work towards a more environmentally friendly wardrobe without having to resort to a beetroot tie-dyed dress made from sack cloth? How can we build a wardrobe we feel good about but also want to wear? In this blog, I'll be taking you through the concept of a fluid wardrobe and sharing my tips on how to create one for yourself.