Charity shops, some very limited Vinted choices, and lots of hand-me-downs from a wide range of family and friends. All thoughtfully considered and worn until they need fixing (or removing...but some stuff's been with me for decades!). That's my jam. 🙌
I've recently got into Vinted...but it can be a bit dangerous as it's easy to go overboard. I - well, none of us - need a huge number of clothes - even if they come from an ethical source. I also get all my clothes repaired, mended and altered by a local seamstress so they'll last longer
For my birthday last November my mum found an antique blue and white oval bowl with a matching saucer and she planted three white hyacinths in it. It was a lovely gift. This year I am looking out for vintage china cups and saucers to plant tiny spring bulbs in for Christmas gifts. I'll probably plant muscari or miniature narcissi. I think they would also look pretty with a single pansy too, which could be given any time of the year. Charity shops always have lots of tea sets and lovely old pieces of tableware.
Very helpful hints. I'm not new to used clothing (I worked in the consignment industry for 14 years), but I'm new to thrifting after almost a decade of chronic health issues. So thank you!
I remember seeing you in that brown knitted top before and loving it! Although I buy most of my clothes new, I do keep them for years, by which I mean 20 years plus. I’m setting myself a challenge this year not to buy anything else unless it’s absolutely essential. So far I’ve acquired two pairs of shoes - they’re a replacement for the same ones that have worn out and were on a two for one deal and it didn’t seem possible just to have one. I live in leggings as they’re so comfortable and allow for maximum movement, so I might have to flex on that when the knees wear out from gardening! Another challenge for this year is to make clothes - I bought several saris on trips to India and need to use them somehow or other, and I’ve always wanted to make a patchwork jacket.
I definitely want to try buying second hand, I also grew up going to a big market full of trestle tables filled with vintage clothes and I had such fun going through them and picking out clothes. I really wish that market was still around. I would like to hand-sew my own clothes too. I’ve started selling at depop and I’m amazed by how quickly things I list sell. Support the circular economy for sure and buy second hand, I buy all my books second hand the last year too from wob.
Great job on your latest Substack update. I’m not a huge lover of clothes and fashion, I took more interest when I’d been on a keep fit phase and lost nearly three stones, I was feeling and looking good and showing off my new “me” with clothes off the rail was a “high” feeling for a time. Alas, I’m now 55, at the tail end of menopause, on a couple of prescriptions which may be a culprit and love cooking for my greedy husband! I’m not as active anymore as looking after my Mum who lives with us (she’s 91) and so long walks are a thing of the past. Comfy and easy clothes, bigger and looser and now about size 16 (compared to the 10’s that made me feel fabulous), I’m still happy, content and I love my life. Apparently hubby loves me too with the extra love handles and ever appearing proof that I’m getting older. I’ll continue to buy comfortable clothes which don’t cost the earth and with the money I save, it’ll go towards books, crafting supplies and some baking ingredients to make another cake! X
Charity shops, some very limited Vinted choices, and lots of hand-me-downs from a wide range of family and friends. All thoughtfully considered and worn until they need fixing (or removing...but some stuff's been with me for decades!). That's my jam. 🙌
Love this!
I love Vinted and buying preloved, it is an ever bigger buzz than finding an item in the sale.
Such a fantastic roundup. That Patagonia fleece is gold 😍
That brown knitted top is super cute and unique! Also I refuse to even purchase an iron so no judgement here 🤣
I've recently got into Vinted...but it can be a bit dangerous as it's easy to go overboard. I - well, none of us - need a huge number of clothes - even if they come from an ethical source. I also get all my clothes repaired, mended and altered by a local seamstress so they'll last longer
For my birthday last November my mum found an antique blue and white oval bowl with a matching saucer and she planted three white hyacinths in it. It was a lovely gift. This year I am looking out for vintage china cups and saucers to plant tiny spring bulbs in for Christmas gifts. I'll probably plant muscari or miniature narcissi. I think they would also look pretty with a single pansy too, which could be given any time of the year. Charity shops always have lots of tea sets and lovely old pieces of tableware.
How lovely! :)
Very helpful hints. I'm not new to used clothing (I worked in the consignment industry for 14 years), but I'm new to thrifting after almost a decade of chronic health issues. So thank you!
I remember seeing you in that brown knitted top before and loving it! Although I buy most of my clothes new, I do keep them for years, by which I mean 20 years plus. I’m setting myself a challenge this year not to buy anything else unless it’s absolutely essential. So far I’ve acquired two pairs of shoes - they’re a replacement for the same ones that have worn out and were on a two for one deal and it didn’t seem possible just to have one. I live in leggings as they’re so comfortable and allow for maximum movement, so I might have to flex on that when the knees wear out from gardening! Another challenge for this year is to make clothes - I bought several saris on trips to India and need to use them somehow or other, and I’ve always wanted to make a patchwork jacket.
I definitely want to try buying second hand, I also grew up going to a big market full of trestle tables filled with vintage clothes and I had such fun going through them and picking out clothes. I really wish that market was still around. I would like to hand-sew my own clothes too. I’ve started selling at depop and I’m amazed by how quickly things I list sell. Support the circular economy for sure and buy second hand, I buy all my books second hand the last year too from wob.
Great job on your latest Substack update. I’m not a huge lover of clothes and fashion, I took more interest when I’d been on a keep fit phase and lost nearly three stones, I was feeling and looking good and showing off my new “me” with clothes off the rail was a “high” feeling for a time. Alas, I’m now 55, at the tail end of menopause, on a couple of prescriptions which may be a culprit and love cooking for my greedy husband! I’m not as active anymore as looking after my Mum who lives with us (she’s 91) and so long walks are a thing of the past. Comfy and easy clothes, bigger and looser and now about size 16 (compared to the 10’s that made me feel fabulous), I’m still happy, content and I love my life. Apparently hubby loves me too with the extra love handles and ever appearing proof that I’m getting older. I’ll continue to buy comfortable clothes which don’t cost the earth and with the money I save, it’ll go towards books, crafting supplies and some baking ingredients to make another cake! X