Step Up Your Fashion Game with Second-Hand Finds
Shopping for second-hand outfits is a little different to popping into Primark on your lunch break and grabbing whatever catches your eye. However, you can make big savings by getting better quality items for less. As well as creating a more personalised wardrobe that will last you a lot longer.
Buy Coats for Quality and Affordability
One of the best things about buying older clothing is that the methods and materials are often superior to modern alternatives, according to Nicci. Vintage coats are often much better quality – you can get wool and cashmere coats for £15-£20. Things are better made and can last longer. Whereas when you look at the material of high street coats it’s usually going to be recycled polyester – and still cost a lot more. Trawling online second-hand selling sites for items you love can feel a little like searching for a needle in a haystack, Nicci admitted.
How to Make the Process Easier
Start by making a wish list or mood board of clothing that you are looking for. You’ll be thinking about what you really want and how you’re spending your money – rather than going into a shop and coming out with something you weren’t looking for in the first place. Nicci said you then should try to find and follow sellers you like. Many will use social media such as Instagram and TikTok as a platform to showcase what they have – search tags and follow accounts with a style that you like to find out who is selling.
Accessories: Easy and Size-Friendly
Accessories are some of the best second-hand items to buy online, according to Nicci. They are easy because you don’t have to worry about the size. Sizing can be a bit tricky when buying second-hand clothes online. You can’t try before you buy and different brands use a range of sizing. However, knowing your measurements is one way of getting around sizing issues with clothes, Nicci added.
Buy Your Favorite Brands for Less
You can save money on clothes from your favorite shops by simply buying them second-hand. Nicci advises making use of alerts on Facebook Marketplace, as well as sites such as eBay and Vinted. All of them will allow you to save a search – it will notify you every time something gets listed. Use filters on these platforms to narrow down your options and don't forget to make an offer to score a lower price than advertised!
Find Bargains for Your Home
Things for the home are one of the best to buy online through sites such as Facebook Marketplace, according to Nicci. You can get some really good bargains on Facebook Marketplace. It’s also a good place to hunt for stuff for children and babies. Just make sure you have all the measurements for the spaces where you are looking for furniture to fit.
What to Avoid When Buying Pre-Loved Items
One of the biggest challenges with buying pre-loved items online can be the sizing. This can make buying something like shoes especially difficult. Nicci suggests trying on something similar from the same brand in-store to make it a bit easier, especially with clothes.
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