Secondhand September: I simply snuck this onto the weblog simply in time, didn’t I…? !
I’ve by no means actually blogged about it earlier than or correctly dedicated to it, however I’ve at all times favored the idea of Second Hand September – regardless that I am often too late to get to the get together.I wrote final month (in my Pandemic-related life struggles and Causes to purchase second-hand garments and second-hand garments A submit about shopping for secondhand every time doable any more).
I solely need to purchase new ones if [for whatever reason] That is completely crucial. I will not persist with it so firmly that I restrict myself, however I’ll go all out with the “need to do higher” and “assume before you purchase” philosophy.
If Secondhand September is new to you, right here’s what Oxfam has to say…
Be a part of Oxfam’s Secondhand September marketing campaign and store second hand to cut back waste, take a stand towards local weather change and assist create a fairer world – all whereas trying tremendous fairly.
~ Oxfam, September second-hand items
So this month’s outfit submit involves you thru the lens of my beloved pink jumpsuit I picked up in a neighborhood charity store a number of months in the past: I’ve been repeating all of it summer time lengthy.
(Effectively, no less than these weeks in June and September would possibly vaguely be thought of “summer time.” #EyeRoll)
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Scroll all the way down to see hyperlinks to some beloved pink jumpsuits I discovered for you – in all sizes…
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Store the Look… I’ve organized these in measurement order, small to giant, left to proper
eBay – Nice number of second-hand/second-hand excessive avenue gadgets, typically cheaper (many offered through public sale, so don’t fear when you like one thing):
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Classic Etsy – Costlier, however extra distinctive and classic:
My photograph immediately reveals a dressing up model of a pink jumpsuit, the whole look is both second hand (charity purchased) or rediscovered from my very own wardrobe, wardrobe For these on that aspect of the pond. 😉
Most of my clothes posts at all times contain a big proportion of beforehand worn gadgets – I’ve by no means been to Primark or shopped. I haven’t set foot in Primark in most likely… 13 years? 14? 15? 12 months. I can not say I will begin anytime quickly.
So let’s break down what I wore:
pink jumpsuit: Based on a neighborhood charity store, I purchased it in early summer time. The fee is prone to be round £6.
sweater: Purchased in a charity store a number of years in the past. It is one measurement bigger than my normal measurement, however I like my sweaters to be slightly looser. Value is roughly £4.
belt: Charity store once more – I like this one as a result of with the braid you by no means have to fret about your measurement. It permits for shrinkage, pleased weight achieve and Christmas meals infants. It is about £2.
shoe: Purchased from my very own closet. I did purchase them new however they’re so snug and I like them a lot as a result of they go along with nearly every little thing. The fee per put on and tear might be minimized and can proceed to lower.
necklace: Purchased from my closet…Keith purchased it for me in 2015 in Santorini. So pleased to “rediscover” it in my jewellery assortment and I’ve worn it many instances because the size is ideal for summer time.
bag: Bought from my bag assortment, I purchased it a number of years in the past. I at all times want a procuring bag after I exit (for extra charity gadgets?!) and I nonetheless love pleased colours. It is going to be used extra.
Glasses: Not new new, however since I received them earlier this yr they’ve been nearly completely caught to my face because of my failing eyesight. They had been my first pair of bifocals they usually had been a godsend as a result of I may lastly stroll round with them on.I’m so Unbelievable farsightedness now customary studying glasses make me really feel trippy after I search for into the gap, they’re so highly effective…!
I hope I am happy with my September thrift procuring: This month I purchased some second-hand bits and items for my residence (inform me when you’d be focused on seeing all of the classic and second-hand stuff I’ve round the home?) in addition to second-hand clothes. I will admit I solely purchased one new merchandise of clothes…a 2-in-1 orange raincoat/shoulder bag that I had my eye on for years went down and ended up again in inventory. It folds up neatly right into a built-in bag and could be slung over the shoulder, which makes excellent sense for me after I’m strolling quite a bit. I put on this out strolling nearly each different day, so it is a sensible buy.
It’s nearly October – which suggests Saturday’s submit might be of the month issues i really like,don’t miss it!
Have you ever attended a Secondhand September occasion? What piece of your wardrobe do you personal and put on the longest? Do you usually “store” in your wardrobe like I do? Remark beneath…!
thanks for studying,
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