The best places to shop second-hand online
Shopping second-hand is not only a brilliant way to refresh your wardrobe in a sustainable way, but it can save you a lot of money at the same time. Long gone are the days when second hand shopping with any success meant you needed to trawl around the charity shops of Notting Hill or Chelsea to find hidden preloved gems. Lucky for us, now you can shop for second hand clothes from the comfort of your home, whether you’re looking for a one-off specific item or a wardrobe revamp. Keep reading for a quick round up of some of my favourite go-to platforms for pre-loved wardrobe staples.
Vestiaire Collective
Designer shopping isn’t for everyone, however I’m a huge fan of investment pieces which can last many years and elevate an outfit. From a young age, designer bags have been a weakness of mine but with high end items comes not only a hefty price tag but sometimes, far from sustainable materials. Vestiaire Collective is one of the leading online marketplaces for pre owned designer goods, with every label and style under the sun on the platform. Concerned about authenticity? Vestiaire Collective authenticates high value items when sold by their in-house team of experts, so you can shop confidently.
Depop
Billed as the home of circular fashion, Depop has made a name for itself as the go-to platform for buying and selling second-hand high street brands, often in nearly new or unworn condition. Whether you’re an aspiring full time reseller or designer, or you simply have a pile of old clothes you want to send to a new home, Depop allows you to set up shop on the platform and with a few clicks, buy and sell whatever clothes you’re looking for. Spotted a Zara dress you can’t get hold of on the website? Depop is your best bet for nabbing a sold out statement piece too, although you might have to fight for it.
eBay
The original resale platform has gone from strength to strength over the last few years with the rising awareness of consumption and waste, as well as an increased desire in parts of society to shift towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Not only that, but this year eBay took over from fast fashion as the Love Island headline sponsor, bringing preloved fashion to the small screen every night. Whilst not strictly limited to fashion - you can find almost anything you could dream of buying on eBay - many household brands have outlet stores on eBay selling discounted pieces.