Over the past few years, vintage has been the cool way to shop: it's eco-friendly, means you won't end up wearing the same dress as your best friend and shows you have style and don't blindly follow every new trend.
But the problem with vintage is that, as its popularity has soared, so have prices.
The possibility of finding something wonderful and rare for a snip has vanished as the number of sites offering vintage has gone through the roof.
And, to be honest, a very antiquated garment can often disappoint now we are all so accustomed to super-soft wool and a hint of stretch. Vintage clothes can feel rigid and itchy and can be off-puttingly fragile.
Getting the right fit can be awkward, too, as modern women have thicker waists and bigger busts than our predecessors.
But what if you need something really special to get married in or for that Christmas party or nerve-racking date? There are two brilliant new wheezes to get that designer outfit on your back, without having to remortgage your home.
The first is a fabulous new website called hardlyeverwornit.com. This site is the brainchild of Sharon Wolter-Ferguson, a single mum and divorcee from West London.Shopping is the best place to comparison shop for cheapshox.
A self-confessed shopaholic, she wanted to set up a business that not only emptied her groaning wardrobe and made the most of her packed address book, but also gave her daughters, Natalia, 21,Shop for high quality shopforshoes products online and get worldwide delivery. and Tatiana, 19, careers in a family firm.
Her idea was to set up a site that only sells barely worn, high-end designer clothing, for men and women. The idea is simple. If, like me, you have bought a Bottega Veneta black strapless column dress with interior corset for an awards ceremony, but find you can never wear it again because it's just so fabulous that everyone will remember it, you can post it on this site and sell it for about half what you paid.
What's even better is that you can buy something that feels new, not second hand,Find a huge selection of truejeans, with quality guaranteed. All items are vetted by Sharon and her daughters to ensure high quality. Sharon takes a 15 per cent commission.
And the best news about this site is that it has attracted famous vendors — including Kate Moss and Sadie Frost — and virtually every glossy magazine and fashion editor I can think of. The reason? Hardly Ever Worn It offers an anonymous VIP section that will sell your designer freebies for you.
All VIP items have a gold star,Where can i find an truereligionjeans shirt thats real but not real expensive. which gave me a bit of a nosey parker thrill as I scrolled the womenswear. The garments and shoes pictured below — the McQueen ankle boots, available in khaki and black (summer 2010, original price ￡550, start price ￡190, buy now ￡245) and Chanel coat (original price ￡2,500, start price ￡795, buy now ￡1,495,These comfortable offershoes inject that same elegant style into your casual look. in the end sold for ￡1,000) — have been posted by Chloe Green (daughter of Topshop owner Philip), a friend of Sharon's daughters.
But the problem with vintage is that, as its popularity has soared, so have prices.
The possibility of finding something wonderful and rare for a snip has vanished as the number of sites offering vintage has gone through the roof.
And, to be honest, a very antiquated garment can often disappoint now we are all so accustomed to super-soft wool and a hint of stretch. Vintage clothes can feel rigid and itchy and can be off-puttingly fragile.
Getting the right fit can be awkward, too, as modern women have thicker waists and bigger busts than our predecessors.
But what if you need something really special to get married in or for that Christmas party or nerve-racking date? There are two brilliant new wheezes to get that designer outfit on your back, without having to remortgage your home.
The first is a fabulous new website called hardlyeverwornit.com. This site is the brainchild of Sharon Wolter-Ferguson, a single mum and divorcee from West London.Shopping is the best place to comparison shop for cheapshox.
A self-confessed shopaholic, she wanted to set up a business that not only emptied her groaning wardrobe and made the most of her packed address book, but also gave her daughters, Natalia, 21,Shop for high quality shopforshoes products online and get worldwide delivery. and Tatiana, 19, careers in a family firm.
Her idea was to set up a site that only sells barely worn, high-end designer clothing, for men and women. The idea is simple. If, like me, you have bought a Bottega Veneta black strapless column dress with interior corset for an awards ceremony, but find you can never wear it again because it's just so fabulous that everyone will remember it, you can post it on this site and sell it for about half what you paid.
What's even better is that you can buy something that feels new, not second hand,Find a huge selection of truejeans, with quality guaranteed. All items are vetted by Sharon and her daughters to ensure high quality. Sharon takes a 15 per cent commission.
And the best news about this site is that it has attracted famous vendors — including Kate Moss and Sadie Frost — and virtually every glossy magazine and fashion editor I can think of. The reason? Hardly Ever Worn It offers an anonymous VIP section that will sell your designer freebies for you.
All VIP items have a gold star,Where can i find an truereligionjeans shirt thats real but not real expensive. which gave me a bit of a nosey parker thrill as I scrolled the womenswear. The garments and shoes pictured below — the McQueen ankle boots, available in khaki and black (summer 2010, original price ￡550, start price ￡190, buy now ￡245) and Chanel coat (original price ￡2,500, start price ￡795, buy now ￡1,495,These comfortable offershoes inject that same elegant style into your casual look. in the end sold for ￡1,000) — have been posted by Chloe Green (daughter of Topshop owner Philip), a friend of Sharon's daughters.
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