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Sustainable Style Blog — Second Hand Clothes

Royal Ascot: can you find a pre-loved outfit from a charity shop?

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Royal Ascot: can you find a pre-loved outfit from a charity shop?
Is it possible to find an outfit worthy of a trip to Royal Ascot from a charity shop?  Last week I went exploring around the charity shops of Maidenhead to see if it was possible.  Here's what I found...

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2022 – The Year Preloved Became Cool Again

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2022 – The Year Preloved Became Cool Again
According to ThreadUp, in 2019 70% of people asked said they would consider buying something preloved compared to only 45% in 2015.  This year eBay sponsored Love Island, and even the Kardashians were seen sporting preloved finds.  Was 2022 the year that secondhand shopping finally became cool?

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Where to shop to find a preloved bargain

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Where to shop to find a preloved bargain
We've all got that one friend who turns up looking fantastic, and they say something like, "What this designer coat?  Oh I picked it up in a charity shop for a couple of pounds."  So, what's the secret?  How is it possible to find amazing preloved clothes and where do you go to find them?  In this extract from my book In the Jumble, we explore a few of my favourite places to go treasure hunting.

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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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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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