more questions

After receiving answers to the first question i asked people via social media, i decided to ask more questions to gather more research. Below are the questions which i asked people, in addition to the image i posted on social media in order to gather people willing to contribute.

1. what tip would you give to people shopping in charity shops for the first time? 
2. how much money would you normally spend on an outfit in a charity shop?
3. how much time would you say it takes you to find a good item? 
4. do you find something worth buying every time? 
5. why do you shop in charity shops?

Answers

Try clothes on because sometimes things look grim on the hanger but look so lovely on, and keep an eye out for designer items going cheap Roughly £15/£20 Between 10 and 30 mins Not always Used to work in a charity shop and found some gems, and to save money on clothes and homeware

- Christie 

1)don't look specifically for things in your size because you can find lots to rework and be open to different styles that you may find 2)probably around 5-10 depending on how cheap the charity shop is 3) roughly an hour because I'm often too picky with patterns or colours 4)I always find something worth buying even if it's just a record or a full outfit 5) because they're cheap and it goes towards a good cause each time you purchase, there's always second hand clothing that's still in good condition, I also like having the odd piece of clothing no one else will have!

- Micha 

1. make sure u have time to spare when shopping in charity shops bc sometimes it takes a while to find hidden gems u can't just rush around like in normal shops, also if u like something but it doesn't quite fit get it anyway bc it'll probably be cheap and u can adjust it urself 2. hmm well if I was to buy a full outfit I probably wouldn't spend more than £10 but I normally only buy bits and bobs that are a few quid each 3. it depends on the charity shop in some places it's quite easy to find stuff I like and others not so much but I'll normally spend a good half an hour to an hour looking through 4. no not every time 5. mostly bc it's cheap but also its cool to find unique clothes that other people might not have and of course giving to charity

- Pip

1. patience! my tactic is to literally look through everything even if the shop itself doesn't look promising! 2. the maximum i've spent in a charity shop is £14 but usually it's around 5/7 quid! 3. it's varies- sometimes it'll take me an hour and i go round all the charity shops but most times i find something in the first 15 minutes! 4. not every time but 9/10 i find more than one thing 5. cheap prices and also money goes to charity so it's a win win

- Rosie


If you like it and it fits- buy it!! You'll never find it again Up to 15 pounds for a full outfit Could be minutes or days but I always check back in my local ones I dont find something every time but its good to always go and have a look! I love that the money goes to good causes and I like the thought of giving clothes more memories! Theyve seen someone else's life and now they cansee mine!

-Abi

1. Charity shops aren't like your average high street shops so try not to be disheartened if you don't find something you like first time around. My advice is to keep visiting your local charity shop, as staff constantly restock the shop floor with fun and exciting items. 2. I usually go for 1 or 2 items, and I don't entirely splurge (which is also a really large part of why I love charity shops), so around £4/5 but £10 maximum. 3. Visiting a shop it might take me 10/15 mins until I find something I like or until I wish to move onto the next shop. 4. Noo, it takes a good amount of browsing and even then you might not find anything. 5. Charity shops make me feel more welcomed by the staff, the items are always well priced, you can find really unique items and in the end, you're helping out a charity!

- soph

I'd say dont be afraid to go out of your comfort zone with outfits, dont go looking for things you see on social media / bigger shops - try new styles of clothes and dont be afraid to be different

for a full outfit around 10-20 pounds

depending on the shop and what I want to buy, but normally about 10-20 minutes

again, depends what shop but normally yes ! I really like ugly clothes so I have a lot of luck

Helping out people in need whilst finding unique and different outfits and of course saving money !

- ella

1. Don't rush right in to it. Find a local charity shop and just look through each section. Make sure to look in both men's and women's as you never know what you'll find. If you have a certain item in mind, then go to that section first. If you have time to try on the clothes, then do it. It's better to be certain that you're spending money on something that actually fits than something that's too tight or too baggy (unless you're a belt to tailor them yourself). Make sure to take at least £10 with you too in case you see multiple things that you like. 2. Tops usually average out at £2, bottoms and jackets at £3, and shoes are often £5-ish 3. Just going in once, it usually takes about 5 minutes depending on what I'm looking for because of the amount of clothes on the rack. 4. Not at all! It all comes down to luck most times. If you go once the store has just rotated the stock, then you're more likely to find better things. When it gets to the dead stock, it's a lot harder to find stuff. But what you don't buy in one store, you usually make up for in another. 5. I shop in charity shops because, most importantly it goes to a good course. But beneficial to both me and the charity, it is so much more affordable than high street and online brands- and most of the times, you can find replicas at cheaper prices. It's also because my taste (grandad shirts, trousers, etc) is easier to find in charity shops.

-ole

I'd say don't be put off if you think there's just a load of crap, once you start sifting through you'll find something. And be open minded to things that might look a bit risky or weird it's all about experimenting. I would say a full outfit should definitely be no more than £20. It varies sometimes you walk in and straight away see something amazing (usually when you weren't looking for anything in particular.) then other times you can scour shops for hours and not find anything. No I don't but that's ok it adds to the idea of it being sort of a scavenger hunt. And it makes it even more special when you do. Well I started shopping in charity shops when I was younger because I discovered even I, with the few pounds in my pocket could afford the majority of an outfit! Then as I got older I found it cool that no one else would have the same things as me. But also shopping at charity shops is also kind of an act of protest. It's me sticking two fingers up to large corporations like topshop and primark who tax dodge and use sweatshops out of pure greed. You are supporting a good cause and doing just a little bit to end fast fashion and protect the environment.
- hannah