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Sustainable Style Blog — Shopping

Why Do I Have a Wardrobe Full of Clothes and Still Nothing to Wear? | Frankie & Ruby

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Why Do I Have a Wardrobe Full of Clothes and Still Nothing to Wear? | Frankie & Ruby

Do you ever open your wardrobe, see it packed with clothes and still feel like you have nothing to wear? You're not alone. From buying versions of the same item again and again to hanging onto clothes that no longer fit your lifestyle, there are some surprisingly common reasons why wardrobes stop working for us. In this article, personal stylist Victoria explores the real causes of wardrobe overwhelm and shares practical ways to build a wardrobe that feels more cohesive, more wearable and more like you.

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

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

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.

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Colour Analysis - the benefits of getting your colours done

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Colour Analysis - the benefits of getting your colours done

Colour analysis has been enjoying something of a trend resurgence of late, and it’s easy to understand why.  With many of us committing to a more sustainable way of buying and wearing clothes, any tool that makes it easier to put outfits together from fewer items in the wardrobe can only be a good thing.  If you’re thinking of booking a consultation, here’s a few more benefits you might not have considered in our latest blog.

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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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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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