'I bought a charity shop New Year's Eve outfit for under £20 and was impressed and confused'
It’s New Year’s Eve this weekend and with so many great events to choose from, the outfit has be spot on. While many people might have had their ‘look’ prepared for months, others may prefer to shop the post Christmas sales, or even see what the high street has to offer.
I started in Withington, heading to Copson Street for a poke through the racks at St. Vincent’s and Lighthouse charity shops. Age UK had pulled out all of the stops and had a full rack of glamorous dresses, tops, skirts and jumpsuits, glittering on their hangers. In Oxfam, a pair of Moschino heels sat on their box, priced at £9.99, again a size 6. However, I found a wonderful little gold purse for only £2.99 and across the street in Cancer Research a gold beaded choker had caught my eye, equally cheap at £2.50. Together, they made up the accessories of the look and gave me a starting place.
The dress was brand new, from Zara, originally priced at £109, now only £34.99. Impressed, but wary of my budget, I looked at the racks.