Buying reloved clothing is a sustainable lifestyle choice and a positive way to revive your wardrobe as it keeps fashion in the loop, rather than seeing unwanted items going to landfill. Here is some inspiration showing exactly how to integrate your new-found treasures into wearable outfits once you get home. After all, is there any point buying a piece of clothing if you aren’t excited to wear it?

How often do you get to carry home bags, full to the brim of clothes, with the total cost coming in at under $100!

At that price they can’t be anything much to talk about right?

Wrong!

That, my friend, is exactly the basis of this story. A movie-star-style shopping spree courtesy of the preloved clothing stall at the school fete. Ultimately making a conscious choice to support our local community which also has a positive effect on our environment.

Good quality designer labels in lovely natural fabrics of cotton and silk. All in perfect condition and ready to be re-loved!

OK granted one needs the extra patience to rummage through piles of reloved clothing but what it comes down to is the thrill of the discovery. Finding that one-off piece, which you are not likely to then see walking down the street looking better on someone else and well within budget.

That buzz of success is reignited once again when you arrive home and try on the whole haul once again. Time to start pondering how to turn each of these items into an outfit.

The very best way I know how to achieve this is by either:

1. Trying on different combinations – guaranteed to be the most fun if you invite over a trusted friend.
2. Laying out your clothes flat, either on the bed or the (clean) floor, to see which combination looks best. 

Both ways are effective, just make sure you add accessories to your new outfits to get the full effect. 

 After all, is there any point buying a piece of clothing if you aren’t excited to wear it?

Here is some inspiration to get you started.

Creating Wearable Outfits with Reloved Clothing

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