Do/would you wear second hand clothes?

Yes I've trawled charity shops since 1980s, bought stuff, worn it to work. Charity shops in expensive areas can be little goldmines.

I bought some nighties from the charity shop, from the 50p rail.
I can't say they're nice, but very serviceable and roomy.
I might hire them out as marquees.

Sorry, that was in answer to may7.

Ah, thank you.
It's very nice of you (and others) to say.

I donate a lot of clothes but I would never seek or buy anything second hand. Had quite enough of that growing up.

I miss jumble sales too!

I trawl Ebay . I go for brands I like and know I am paying a lot less.
Our local charity shops are not good for women's' clothes although they are cheap.. You have to go to the posh parts of the city for the bargains.

In fact I may just go and see what I can bid for now.

I loathe shopping with a passion. Buy almost everything from ebay. Got the last bidding at 8 seconds off to a fine art. I actually can't remember the last time I went into a shop. I donate all my clothes to charity but never shop in them. I've never been disappointed in items I've bought but always wash them before wearing. Feel really smug as well with my bargains.

Nice to see you posting MissAdventure

Just to add- not undies, nighties, pjs obviously!

Hardly ever buy new- so many quality things in our local charity shops. Best Buy Ever was a brand new ( ever so slightly seconds on a tiny bit of beading) intricate Phase 8 wedding dress for my daughter retailing for £500+. We got it for £60 from the Shaw Trust shop. ( I think they had a special arrangement with Phase 8.) It’s a win win- you recycle, help a charity, and save money- all whilst indulging in some “ new to you” garment.

It’s not only clothes.
I’ve got furniture, occasionally tables, mirrors,
This picture is my best picture buy. I’ve got several Jack Vettriano prints but this was my best buy at £2. !!!!!!!
If you can see the ceiling light it is one of a pair of Edwardian lights. £5 the pair!!!!!!!
This picture is 35” x 27”

Sometimes there is Millie.
You just have to look past it, and remember look at the care labels if not sure, only buy washable clothes.

No I never have but was just looking through some things whilst in a charity shop as my mum loves them and I saw a really nice Mint Velvet jumper. As one of my favourite brands I was so tempted as it looked brand new. I don't mean to offend anyone but there is always a sort of old clothes smell in some of the charity shops.

Both my daughters and I buy from charity shops. It’s my first port of call especially when visiting DD2 in Bristol. Lots of lovely clothes, china and glassware. Shoes, underwear and pyjamas are the only thing I buy new in our Clarks Outlet shop. DD3 buys lots of children’s clothes online and sells outgrown clothes as well. Again shoes and underwear + socks are the exception. Nothing wrong with recycling and it raises much needed finance for local and national charities.

I’ve also more recently been keeping an eye on online auctions. Antiques and Vintage etc are the ultimate recycling and good stuff can be bought for a lot less than new. Pine furniture can be repurposed but I wouldn’t mess with good quality antique furniture.

Market place and Gumtree can be great places to buy stuff and sell as well.

Amberone very clever to make blinds!
We've also bought good curtains off ebay, to reduce to fit smaller windows. Top upholstery quality glazed cotton fully lined.
Can't claim to do that ouselves now, but we have a local business who do it at a good price.
Real re-cycling.

Ver much so. This week I bought 3 silk blouses from Sue Ryder in a local village. They are gorgeous.

Yes I do when I find something I like and that fits. I often buy things just for the material and use them to make something else. A friend of mine used to get all her jeans from her local charity shops - she lived in a quite expensive area and would pick up 'named' jeans for a fiver.

I also buy good curtains and use them to make blinds.

I've bought many things from ebay, including clothes. And I was a jumble sale addict when they were more prolific.
I used to buy some school uniform second hand too, especially blazers which were very expensive.
Apart from anything else clothes in earlier days were made from better quality materials. Rubbish now, unless you spend a fortune.
If anyone's interested I have a beautiful cream silk blouse , long sleeve high neck lots of covered buttons.
Husband bought me off ebay recently but far too big.about size 16-18.
Almost an antique. For sale free!

I used to love jumble sales too 3dog That mad rush when the door opens and grabbing what caught your eye for next to nothing charity shops are next eat thing The one I work in is amazing and we get fantastic clothes handed in often new I can’t never understand the amount of people that buy stuff and never use it Shoes too most of mine come from there too
We all pay of course and it goes in a staff book but we do get a small discount which is only fair as we give many many hours free of charge

Nice to know I'm in such good company. I rarely buy a new book and love finding different authors in charity shops. I try and live by the 'nothing to landfill' view and decided to not just donate but buy pre-owned too. I also see it as recycling and giving the money to charities instead of large companies. I have seen at least a dozen Boden dresses on eBay that I would like to buy, but will choose only one for a christening later this year. Wish I had discovered this way of shopping sooner.

Years ago the M&S reduced counter used to be just the same - all sharp elbows and 2 people grabbing the same thing!

They can be scary places!
All those jumblies elbowing their way to the best bargains.

Yes.

Anyone remember Jumble Sales?
I used to love the cut and thrust of a good jumble

I have many items bought in charity shops over the years. Jeans, dresses (Phase Eight, Next, Per Una), tops, also books which I give back once read.

I also regularly donate clothes to charity shops, I too hate the idea of throwing things out if someone else can make use of it.

Of course. Why not? Although as Blossoming says I don't often find things I like. I wouldn't wear secondhand underwear or nightwear. And I don't buy cheaper brands.

I rarely buy anything that isn’t second hand and I get lots of compliments
I ve always bought second hand ever since I left home
I don’t like waste and why not recycle, what I don’t want I give to the charity shop or sell online and do the same with buying