Secondhand steals: our best pre-loved buys
- Nov 16, 2019
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 30, 2019
This article was originally published o April 9th 2019 on The National Student.
Recent news that the used-fashion market is on track on reach a value of $64 billion in the US and overtake fast-fashion, which is estimated to reach $44 billion, may come as a surprise to consumers whose primary source of apparel is high street retailers.
However, no one knows the value of a second-hand bargain like The National Student’s contributors. Here are some of our best pre-loved finds:
Brand new TU ankle boots, £6, Save the Children
“The best… the perfect boot.”
Wool blazer, £9, British Heart Foundation
“This could easily have cost me ten times this much had I bought it brand new…I feel so smug when I wear it!”
Bella Freud jumper, £12, eBay
“I don’t think [the seller] realised how much they’re worth!”
Oversized shirt and silk scarf, £15 per kilo, vintage kilo sale
“Vintage kilo sales > Missguided any day.”
Checked shirt, £1, charity shop
“My fave checked shirt!”
UNIF trousers, £45, Depop
“They don’t stock UNIF in the UK and their RRP is over $90!”
Vintage denim jacket, €5, French flea market
“I’ve had it for eight years now and the quality is so much better than anything I’ve ever seen in high street shops… my fave piece in my wardrobe!”
Yellow cable jumper, £4.50, charity shop
“My latest purchase.”
Vintage jacket, $15, American thrift shop
Faux fur coat, £15, vintage fair
“It’s literally the cosiest thing ever!”
Paisley windbreaker, £18, vintage shop
“The perfect spring jacket!”
M&S polka dot shirt, £2, charity shop
“I’ve worn this so much in the office and at interviews.”
Faux leather mini skirt, £4, eBay
“My go-to in the winter; I dressed it up for parties with heels and wore it casually with DMs and jumpers.”
Strapless maxi dress, £15 per kilo, vintage kilo sale
“It’s my pride and joy.”
As you can see, the second-hand clothing market is bursting at the seams (no pun intended) with treasures waiting for a new wardrobe to call home; next time you’re on the hunt for something, definitely consider checking out your local charity shop or getting online before you buy something brand new. Often, you can get something of much better quality for much less money! It’s a win-win situation, really.
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