So, going keeping our previous top tips in mind...
This was my first time back in the charity shops for a good while - thanks to corona - and so I wasn't sure what to expect in terms of the amount of items I might find. While looking around, I kept in mind that we are heading into autumn now and so was looking out for jackets/coats and trousers - I really wanted some wide leg suit trousers as I really love this style dressed down with a t-shirt.
I was so surprised by the amount of clothing in the shops! I think everyone has been doing a corona clear out while on furlough because I've never seen so many items with the tags still on.
![british heart foundation thrift charity shopping haul](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/4452/7391/files/rvud9820.jpg)
Anyway, item number one was this check shirt jacket. Perfect for transitioning between seasons, I have been seeing this type of jacket all over Instagram for a while now! It felt pretty much new and was the bargain price of £3.99. I styled it with jeans and our Friends inspired Pivot T-shirt for a casual fit.
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The second item I found was a pair of leather trousers for £4.49. I was originally looking for more of a suit trouser style but, after seeing these in British Heart Foundation, I had to get them! They're great for autumn as they're more dressy than jeans but can keep you toasty in the cold wind.
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The final item I got was the bargain of the day. I found this leather jacket on an "everything £1 rack" and couldn't believe it. It had a hood originally which made me overlook it at first, but then I realised it could just zip straight off - always take a second look when thrifting! This jacket is super oversized on me which I think makes it look even more on trend right now.
![second hand thrifted leather jacket styled with rock on ruby ethical clothing](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/4452/7391/files/okdy8293-766x1024.jpg)
![ethcial t-shirt from rock on ruby styled with second hand leather jacket from charity shops](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0722/4452/7391/files/hdoi5486-2-766x1024.png)
So all in all, it was a pretty good shopping trip; better for the environment and the purse! Shopping more consciously will do wonders for workers rights as well as the environment - and you're helping great charities along the way. Shop high quality. Shop ethical. Shop second hand.
Are you going to go charity shopping?
Bethan ROR XX