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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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
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! ❤️❤️
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
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