Sustainable Style Blog — Preloved Clothes

Frugal Fashion: How to save money on new clothes

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Frugal Fashion: How to save money on new clothes
Frugal Fashion:  How to save money on new clothes.  According to the ONS the average household in the UK spent almost £1200 on clothing and shoes in 2020.  With the cost of living soaring, namely on essentials like food, fuel and heating bills, it would seem that cutting down the clothes expenditure can be a good place to save a few pounds.  So, in this blog I'll be sharing my top tips to help you save cash on clothes.

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The Outfit Maker Challenge - 9 ways to wear a summer dress

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The Outfit Maker Challenge - 9 ways to wear a summer dress
How many outfits can you come up with using one item from your wardrobe as your base?  In this months blog I share my results from the Outfit Maker Challenge and find nine different ways to wear a summer dress.

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Our Preloved Style Award Winner 2022!

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Our Preloved Style Award Winner 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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The Preloved Style Awards 2022!

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The Preloved Style Awards 2022!

Are you a charity shop diva? A secondhand style queen? Calling all preloved bargain lovers and creative outfit makers! We want to see your outfits! Entries are now open for the Frankie and Ruby Preloved Style Award 2022! Read more on how to take part now.

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Leading the way in sustainable fashion.

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Leading the way in sustainable fashion.
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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