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The Second Hand Fashion Challenge

08/04/2019
Covent Garden

I decided to set myself a second-hand challenge where I wear at least one item of second-hand clothing every day for a week – I wanted to know whether I had enough items in my wardrobe to pull it off and if not, whether I could re-style the same items again to live that second-hand life. Admittedly, this challenge lasted longer than a week, but I spent a lot of my mornings in a rush after snoozing the alarm one too many times and not managing to snap a picture but waffling about it all on Instagram stories.

I’ve taken it old school with some of these pictures and popped in some mirror selfies – because I didn’t have time to set up my camera and we all love a bit of the old school at heart.

  • Second-hand item – Topshop blazer, purchased on eBay
  • Black t-shirt – Topshop
  • Black Leggings – F&F
  • Trainers – Converse

  • Second-hand item – Polo Ralph Lauren vintage denim jacket, purchased from vintage store H-Town Rags in Hitchin
  • White long-sleeve top – River Island
  • Khaki paperbag waist trousers – Grace Karin (gifted)
  • White trainers – Converse

  • Second-hand item – Cable knit jumper from Hollister, purchased on Vinted
  • Jamie Jeans – Topshop
  • Cherry Red Chelsea boots – Doc Marten

  • Second-hand item – Polo Ralph Lauren vintage denim jacket, purchased from vintage store H-Town Rags in Hitchin (again)
  • Mustard Yellow Jumper – TOBI (gifted)
  • Black Leggings – Topshop
  • Black Trainers – Converse

  • Second-hand item – Faux leather jacket from Topshop – purchased in a charity shop
  • White Cardigan – New Look
  • Red T-shirt – Primark
  • Jamie Jeans – Topshop
  • White Trainers – Converse

  • Second-hand item – brown leather belt, purchased from vintage store H-Town Rags in Hitchin (this actually belongs to Aaron, but still second-hand!)
  • Coat – Topshop
  • Jumper – H&M
  • Jamie Jeans – Topshop
  • Bag – Warehouse
  • Chelsea boots – Clarks

  • Second-hand item – blue and white stripe shirt from Jack Wills, purchased on Vinted
  • Sunglasses – Balmain at Specsavers
  • Jacket – Topshop
  • Baxter Jeans – Topshop
  • Bag – Warehouse
  • White Trainers – Converse

And there’s my second-hand fashion challenge! I’m actually quite proud that I was able to fit in one item of second-hand clothing for such a long time (it was probably more like 10 days) and it’s something that I’m going to continue with in the future.

Do you think you could give this challenge a go? I’d like to invite everyone to see if you could do the same thing with your wardrobe – let’s all be a bit more eco-friendly together!

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  1. Alice says

    30/04/2019 at 3:34 pm

    This is actually such a good challenge! I literally barely ever take outfit photos and you always look so fab in yours, I feel like I’d look mega awkward so I’m not sure if I’d actually do it. It’s definitely a great idea though, I reckon I own more second hand clothes than I think as I buy mainly from Depop and Vinted now – gotta save that coin! All of these outfits are gorgeous, I especially love your Polo Ralph Lauren denim jacket and it’s a perfect example of some of the bargains you can pick up for way cheaper than their original prices.

    Alice xx

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    • gabriellealbon says

      30/04/2019 at 9:26 pm

      Ahh thanks lovely!! That jacket is my pride and joy! And it took me aaaages to feel comfortable posing in front of a camera – now you’d think I’m some kind of Kate Moss outside my flat with Aaron eye rolling taking the pictures 😂😂 deffo give it a go – I’d love to see what treasures you’ve got! ❤️❤️

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  2. Alice says

    05/05/2019 at 6:57 pm

    If it included jewellery/accessories, I definitely think I could do this! I really really need to download Vinted, Al keeps telling me about all her fab finds on there and I have some stuff I need to shift, too. Charity and vintage shops have been a haven for me recently! I purchased a few incredibly funky bits in a vintage store the other day and I’m really excited to do some shooting in them hehe. I absolutely love that denim jacket on you, such a good find and you certainly seem like you’ve got your moneys worth out of it!
    Alice Xx

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    • gabriellealbon says

      05/05/2019 at 7:24 pm

      Ahh I can’t wait to see what bits you’ve got once you’ve shot them! And you should do an accessory/jewellery post for your blog – I’d love to see that! Xxx

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