Thrift Shop Fashion Haul
We Say Charity Shop, you may say Thrift Shop!
I absolutely love going to thrift shops, well in Britain we call them Charity Shops mainly.
Don’t turn your nose up!
Some people may turn their nose up at the thought of buying second-hand clothes, and I respect that.
However, please before you snub the idea of Thrift shop fashion please take a little look at the hidden gems I have found this week.
Why is it important to shop around?
Thrift/Charity shops are great for people struggling to make ends meet, but they are also so much fun for anyone. Even if I had hundreds of pounds to spend on an outfit, I could probably find an outfit that looks just as good for under a tenner!
What did I first think, of Thrift Shop Fashion?
I must admit when I first got into shopping in Thrift shops, I struggled with hygiene issues and I was probably a bit of a snob to be honest and worried someone may see me leaving the shops.
Now I leave the shops with my head held high, excited with my new finds. Thrift or Charity shops are not the only place to find hidden treasures.
Carboot sales and second hand market days can be even better value than Charity shops.
So, What have I found this week?
This week I have found some little beauties, as you can probably tell I am very pleased with my finds.
My New Dress!
Look at this Oasis dress I found in my local St Gemmas Charity/thrift shop for only £3.99. This dress in Oasis would normally cost between £40 and £50.
This is the sort of dress that could be dressed up or down. It is in immaculate condition too, infact I don’t even think it’s been worn, which is a real bonus.
My Stylish New Heels
These leopard print heels cost me £4.00 from a local Market that runs second hand days. These shoes were originally from Dorothy Perkins and would have probably cost between £30 and £40. These are so stunning on and really easy to walk in. I could really dress up a plain black outfit with these, I think a pair of skinny black jeans and a vest top would look great with these beauties!
My New Denim Jacket
My final find was this cute denim jacket, Not in the best condition, but to be honest, this makes it more appealing to me.I really like the fact it has been worn this just adds character to the jacket in my eyes.
I paid 20p for this from a local Car boot sale, It is actually a teenage denim jacket from Tammy Girl. It is exactly the style of jacket I was looking for to wear with the sleeves turned up to wear over a maxi dress this summer.
The Total Cost for my Thrift Shop Fashion Hall
Altogether I paid £8.19 for clothes that from the original shops would cost me at least £100 proving that finding good quality clothing can be easy and a lot more fun than just going to the high street shops, oh and as you see much less expensive too.
Talk to me!
Have a go & see what you can find, If you do have a go, make sure to show us your Thrift shop fashion!
If you already have the bug of this cheaper way to get some really stylish clothes, share your best findings in the comment box below. You can even e-mail me your images at Rachel19784@gmail.com and I will include them in the next post.
Amazing bargains! I’m impressed. I tend to over look charity shops a lot but I think that’s mainly because I never was lucky enough to find some good bargains, I might have a go at it again 🙂
I love second hand clothes! They are such a bargain. I often buy from car boot sales or vintage warehouses too. I also upcycle some second hand garments into new items, for example this post: http://jennifergracecreates.com/winter-woollies-recycling/ shows me turning a jumper-dress into a bracelet and some mittens! Fun! x
Car boots are awesome! I love summer to go hunting at local boot sales, we all love it in our house. You never know what you will find. I have never thought of vintage warehouses though, this is something I will look into, so thank for that tip.
I bought a lovely All Saints cardigan and Missoni skirt all for under a tenner in my local Fara charity shop and they were in a beautiful condition.
I’m a thrift shopper from way back. Got to love at bargain. Great finds.
love the shoes!xx
Amazing bargains!
I have found some nice items like next jeans like new so well worth a look around charity shops!
All hail the joys of second hand!
I ran into a charity shop on Thursday to escape the rain and spotted a brand new purple sequinned limited edition dress that I had been desperate for but never found in the shops. In my size. And £6.50, rather than the £65 retail price.
Divine intervention, right?
Kelly, That is amazing luck, well done. I love it when people save money and you certainly have there. I can’t wait to go again, I pretty much come home every time excited to show my husband what bargains I have found. Thanks Rachel x
Always shopped this way for me and the kids, Picked up a lovely next signature dress for my daughter in immaculate condition for £1 last week and helped a good cause at the same time ( a local cause charity shop)
Yep, you certainly can’t beat buying clothes cheaper. In most cases you can’t tell they have even been worn. I hope your daughter loves her dress. Rachel x
My sister got me into charity shops & they’re amazing! ESP for books for my kids xx
I think charity shops are excellent value.I think they are especially good for children’s clothes and toys as they are often nearly as good as new. If your children can be quite destructive you have not wasted so much money!
I haven’t got the time to root around so I don’t go to charity shops any more. I used to find them quite expensive around here. I have bought quite a lot from our local church where we used to attend the baby group, all items 20p. I got loads of nightwear, vests, shorts from there for the little ones.
I love charity shops, you save money, you help a charity and you can find some extraordinary and quirky fun stuff. It’s all good.
I am a big fan of the thrift shop!
I often find lovely designer shoes in my local charity shops – obviously donated by a typical woman who buys shoes and wears them a couple of times lol! They are always in such good condition and a bargain!
Well done for managing to get some bargains. I like the shoes. Charity shops can be good for some things. Probably especially childrens clothes, toys and books. As children can outgrow their things so quickly.
I must admit I never buy clothes from a charity shop, I have this thing in my head that the previous owner may have passed awayin it……morbid I know. I do purchase other bits and bobs though, particularly from the car boot sale.
Some great tips and ideas thankyou. I love reading all your posts; your life, your reviews and your giveaways; keep up the good work!!!
I love charity shops and always get some great bargains. A tip for everyone – always go mid-week when it’s quiet rather than on a busy Saturday, all the best stuff gets snapped up otherwise! 🙂
Excellent Tip Dianne, I agree going mid-week certainly helps you avoid the crowds.
Fantastic bargains! I love carboots & charity shops! I’ve had a few good buys from them, mainly for my son! Were all looking to save money these days!
What a great little haul, a complete outfit from one charity shop is a stroke of luck !
Just bought a lovely silk Mint Velvet top from Fara. It has loads of bargains, many of them for just a pound.
Wow fab finds xx
i find thrift shops great for baby and kids clothes – why spend full price when you can get 2 items (barely worn) for 50p at the local Hospice Shop.