Sustainable Style Blog — secondhand clothes shopping

Why Natural Fabrics Are Usually Worth Bringing Home

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on July 23, 2026

What makes one item of clothing become a favourite for years while another is forgotten after a season? As a personal stylist and lifelong treasure hunter, I've learnt that the answer often starts with the fabric. Here's why I always check the composition label before I even look at the brand.

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How to Spot Quality Clothes in a Charity Shop: Finding Real Treasure Among a Sea of Second-Hand Rails

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on July 3, 2026

Ever wondered how some people always seem to find amazing charity shop bargains? The secret isn't luck—it's knowing what to look for. In this guide, I share the professional buying tips I've learnt over years of treasure hunting, from spotting quality fabrics and well-made garments to recognising those hidden gems that are worth taking home.

Smart Second-Hand Shopping: How to Spot Quality Clothes in Charity Shops

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on February 4, 2026

There’s a unique kind of joy that comes from finding that perfect preloved piece hanging quietly amongst a sea of rails - and it can quickly become addictive! If you’re ready to level up your charity shop treasure hunts, here’s how to spot quality clothes that will stand the test of time.

Creating a more sustainable wardrobe in 2024? Here's five things you should do.

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on January 16, 2024

According to Greenpeace "Global emissions from textile production annually are more than the carbon footprint of international flights and shipping combined." (2019). Making changes to how we produce, buy, use and discard our clothing is without doubt fundamental to our global battle to reduce emissions and protect the environment. If you're on the cusp of making changes towards a more sustainable wardrobe, here's our rundown of five simple things you can do to achieve it in 2024.

Newbury: Your guide to the best charity shops for clothes

Posted by Victoria Lochhead on June 9, 2023

You may have noticed that your local High Street charity shops are getting busier. The tide may well be turning in favour of pre-loved clothes (yay!) and many are turning to their local shops as a great place to start digging up a bargain. So, recently I went on a scouting mission round my home town of Newbury to see what bargains I could turn up in under an hour. Here's my guide to the towns charity shops.

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Tags: Charity Shops, Clothes, Second Hand Clothes, secondhand clothes shopping