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I’m in the US. This has to be the most lovely and organized charity shop I’ve ever seen!

That's one excellent charity shop with superb donations. Pity they're not all like that!

Great video! My mother and grandmother loved charity shops and preloved stuff and I was soooo embarrassed of that when I was a kid. I’d stand outside the posh shops in the little Yorkshire town I grew up in and tell my school friends my mum was in there (posh shop/boutique) when really she was in Oxfam 😂. Now… guess who loves charity shops?? 🤭 I love this kind of content. Thank you 😊

An excellent video and very professional presentation by this young lady .

This charity shops looks better laid out then boutiques I go to

I have been a charity shop buyer for years. Love the idea of a bargain, saving clothing from landfill and contributing to charity .... win, win, win!!!

I’m currently on the second leg of my very first UK trip - resting in Kirkwall, Scotland. My sister and I started our adventure of 28 days in London, then onto Bath, continuing onto Ludlow Shropshire (home of our GGGrandmother), then north to York, Edinburgh, Orkney islands . . . Much to our delight, we have charity shopped all along the way! It’s been so inspiring to experience the quality of goods in clothing and home goods. Unfortunately I didn’t leave enough room in my luggage for all the lovely treasures I’ve encountered, not to mention men in kilts. But we’ll leave them for another time. 🤫 Thank you for your lovely video. Grandma Jean from Northern California, USA.

It's really sad that in Australia charity shop prices are usually on par with normal shops. Given that all items are donated & most workers are volunteers, it's shameful that they have lost their focus on who they're meant to serve. The CEO's are focused on their bonus cheques. The two main charities are the Salvation Army & the Red Cross.

You are so right about sizing- try it on, you never know!

I am in the US in the upper Midwest. Your clothes are so much cheaper & more classically beautiful than what I see in my area in thrift or charity shops like yours. Consignment stores tend to have better quality, but also more expensive. Enjoyed your comments.

Since lock down I would say 50%of my clothes are charity shop buy more often than not with label still on!.❤

Fot me it's got to be handbags. You can get some cracking ones even in the scruffiest of charity shops. This is a lovely one, well set out and bright.

That formal navy dress and jacket along with the navy hat would indeed make an amazing Mother of the Bride outfit and what a bargain! 🌷

My sister is all about glamour and glitz and always manages to pick up great bargains from the charity shops. My mother and her friends were amazed at what she stepped out in and inspired them to start buying from the charity shops! One of her great bargins was a Jasper Conran coat that was brand new which she got for a fiver! She looks stunning in everything she purchases from the charity shops!

I loved that you said made in England and that the garment is quality, back in the 80s there was so much more focus on something that lasted now there is too much tatt ! Not good for the planet.

Hello from Australia - one of our favourite shopping past times is 'doing over' the charity or as we say 'op' shops.... not because we can't afford new but because we like to recycle if possible and support a charity in the process....less landfill.... win win 🤩

Hello First time watching your channel, I'm old school charity shopper, always my go to shops I don't go into the high street fashion retailers not my thing at all. I have had some and still do get some really great bargains, all age groups charity shop for various reasons, my reason has always been the same, I'm not interested in fashion trends, Oh yes it has become trendy to buy from charity shops, because a lot of them have gone boutique style, I used to go into charity shops where you could have a good rummage, before that it was jumble sales, Those were the days 😃When I have a clear out in my wardrobe it all goes back into the charity bags I hang on to my favourite finds that I have had from 70s or 80s never outdated quality fabrics. My home not just clothing is mostly recycled furniture fabrics etc. Items and materials made to last a lifetime . Enjoy your shopping .👏🌹

Monica makes 2nd hand shopping seem painless!!!! And it is i guess! She is sooo stylish, and some brilliant advice and ideas...honestly, ladies, and gents, NEVER buy new again....EVER@!! just no need 😂😊 happy shopping ❤

I love the way the shop is colour coded. Many charity shops look like ‘a dog’s breakfast’ which is so off putting. It’s the reason why only donate, but rarely buy.

I shopped sales racks, second hand stores, yard sales from the time I went to work at 15. It has never bothered me. I get more for my money.

I love this Monica! I’m a charity shop shopper & I get so excited when I find bargains! This week I picked up a fabulous Pomodoro Mexican shirt dress (rrp £99) & a Per Una Floral jumpsuit (rrp £45) both unworn & with labels still attached .. for .. £1 each!! I know .. £1 each ! I couldn’t believe my luck 👏 😁

I love this! It helps the charity's recipients and the world's resources and land fill. It's really ethical. Like how you showed outfit photos to wear it with. Hope you do more ❤

The best blazers I own came from charity shops. Half my wardrobe is second hand. Some absolutely beautiful items. ❤

I’m in the US. Many charity shops are not laid out as nice as that one, unfortunately. But I find my linen button up shirts and other nice items there. I may spend a few hours going through things and even trying them on. I look for the materials I like and then look at the quality of the piece and if there are any flaws or stains. Since I sew I can often alter my finds at no cost and I take a stain remover pen with me to see if the stain comes out. Charity shops are great for basics or other items if you look. Great video and tips. Thank you. 🥰❤

My sister and me always refer to charity shops as “exclusive boutiques “

The second hand styler should be your RU-vid name! Really suits your niche and brand 👏🏻 ❤

New subscriber, loved this video. I’m in the US and have been a thrift/consignment store shopper for over 25 years. I have found amazing quality items that I usually get a lot of compliments on. Keep up the good work, you know your stuff!

If you find more vintage pieces, even from, say, the seventies, you generally need to size up. According to current sizing i can mostly wear size 10 but i also wore size 10 when i was younger ( sometimes even 12s) but i am definitely bigger and heavier than then. That beige dress looked vintage.

You did a lovely job on this video! 👏🏼. I’ve been charity shopping probably longer than you’ve been alive 😂…since the mid 80s when I was a teenager. It’s only in the last few years suddenly charity shopping is in vogue and more acceptable to do, before then people looked down at me when I said where my gorgeous workwear came from. The only trouble is the shops are way more busy now 😳😂🧡💚

That’s a very classy charity shop. The prices are so cheap compared to the charity shops here in Wiltshire which are getting more expensive by the day.

Another thing to note about blazers from the charity shop is that you need to take in account the dry cleaning cost which can often be pricey

That is one super quality charity shop! Amazing bargains. I have had some beautiful clothes from charity shops over many years and love shopping this way.

Such a lovely shop! And the prices are fabulous! However, I differ with you about pleated clothing items. You can go wrong with them because they generally only look good on slender frames. On a larger body, they add pounds to how you look.

It would really be lovely if your outfit of the day is from the charity shops also and include it, perhaps a portion of your vlog and the total amount of your outfit.

I look for cotton, linen, silk, and wool. If it's too big, I can reduce it. Hate the colour? Dye is your friend. Endless possibilities.

I loved this video! I am a long time vintage shop aficionado. I saw beautiful items in the shop that would look lovely on you! I hope you'll devote your next video to shoes, hats, and other accessories. Looking forward to seeing your videos again❣️

Wonderful charity shop Monica. You showed some lovely items which looked in very good condition. Looking forward to your next vlog 😊

A really good charity shop being that you have all excellent choices.

👗 last week i bought from the Myton Hospice charity shop a pair of Reiker shoes for £10 . So pleased, they match exactly with my dresses 👗

Buttons are the sign of a well made garment

Absolutely brilliant! I’ve just found your channel! I love charity shops! Those pink shoes were stunning - I wish I lived near Ipswich as, if they’d been an 8 which I suspect they could have been, I’d have bought them! In fact - everything you picked out was gorgeous! Xxx

Many charity/thrift shops are not as well organized or have things as nicely displayed as this place.

thanks for including prices, in australia the price have gone up so much that it has taken out the fun but at least now i only buy stuff that i really LOVE 😘

loved this vlog Monica, cant wait to see the next episode xx

What an amazing charity shop! So many great finds!! By the way I absolutely love your outfit & accessories ❤

Thank-you always good to see new ideas xx

Great video...well presented and such good advice re blazers, occasion outfits etc. Definitely try on/get that beautiful pink jacket...I think it would really suit you. Really enjoying your channel!

Lovely designer looks and style. If you have the right eye to spot ..also better made clothes for great prices 😉

I am in the US. This was so informative. Ours are not called charity and in our area the prices are high and not the quality you showed. I hope that black skirt was in your size. I could see you styling that beautifully. The little summer dress with price still on would look gorgeous on you, but not hard to do when you are so pretty anyhow. A friend of ours and her husband go every year to England. They don’t take much clothes for their three week stay. They just go to charity shops and find amazing items. Thank you. I have thrifted for years and year..clothes, furniture, and decor but at estate sales. I just got a one hundred twenty dollar cute striped cropped jacket like new from one of our expensive stores for two dollars and fifty cents. I also got a beautiful linen sweater for two dollars and fifty cents. I do well at estate sales…lots of beautiful classic blazers. ❤❤❤

Really like to see items on the body and what you purchase!

brilliant, Monica! loved your tips, and your classic styling! love, sue xx

I love this!! I need to get me a nice classic jacket. I've followed you on tiktok for ages! Can't believe I've just found your youtube account 😊❤

Thanks for the tips Love the pink jacket and the beige dress Love a bit of charity shopping fur the reason the clothes are one offs

Amazing finds! A great vlog. You present really well. 👌

The sizing is correct but we have become 'larger' and designers are accommodating our vanity......😉

Watching from Sri Lanka. Enjoyed watching your video. Hope to see more videos. Charity fashion videos.

I would love to find a charity shop like that in the US. I suppose they exist, but I have not been in one. We call them thrift shops here, or if you want to sell your items, then we would bring them to consignment shops. That’s where you can find better quality clothes.

I hope you got the pink blazer. That was a particularly good charity shop. 👍

Love this type of video, thank you! 🤩

❤it , youve got a good eye for quality items

This was a brilliant video really enjoyed it I have shopped in charity shops for years and bought lots of amazing items I have found recently that they have gone up a lot in price and that is so sad so keep prices down and we will carry on shopping in them if any charity owners r watching thanks again look forward to following u from Jackie 💜

Thank you for the tips.😊

Yes to the pink blazer

I am an avid thrifter and I loved seeing what you found. I would love to see you try on the pieces you loved.😊

Wow ..i love charity shops ..i get some realy good bargains ..ours are not has good has the ones ur shopping in ...i tend to travel haha ..prices are going up thou ..i love a good button ..i will buy from charity shop just for the buttons .sizes have all gone pots ..

Hey! Monica I am your new subscriber here and I really really love your videos so so much and I wish you reach 2K Subscribers very very soon!♥️♥️♥️

I’ve been going to charity shops since the 1980s. Some of my clothes that I bought second hand back in the 80s and90s are still going strong! It’s possible to build up a gorgeous wardrobe of good quality pieces for very little money. What a lovely video, and what lovely items you showed us! What did you buy? I hope you got the co-ords.

You also have to visit charity shops on a regular basis. I almost haunt my local shops several times a week and have picked up clothing still with the original shop label on.

I really like this thank you .I do shop in charity shops .There are always bargains to be found ! This is a beautiful charity shop and in the uk many are decluttering and showing you want and you can do and wear with ? I love that these can be found anywhere in the uk .I don’t know if you’ve noticed but more shops are trying to make their shops look like a boutique style shop very similar to a charity shop. Quaint .

Well done. It’s about time this was done. Save clothing going to landfill Superb

You certainly have a good eye for things (which I would likely miss!)

Absolutely loved this Monica, thank you ❤.

I love shopping in Thrift and Consingment shops in the US and also when I come home to England 😄

Love love love a charity shop bargain. I’ve got a gorgeous Crew coat £8. A pink wool Eastex jacket £4.00, a pair of tan leather Gabor boots £5. A gorgeous little black dress £3 by Planet. Numerous pairs of jeans. Books are fantastic!!! You have to have a good mooch but it’s soooo worthwhile.

Great video and handy tips. You need to get yourself a clip on mic make for easier shopping and talking.🥰

I love your video. It makes me want to jump on a plane from Canada to the UK to do some charity shop shopping. You have a great eye.

Loving these charity shop videos. I would have loved for you to model a couple of the things you were looking at🥰

Really enjoyed your video 😊

What a great shop, super tips x

I love charity shops can find some great buys my best buy so far was a next coat was like new was going to replace my mountain warehouse padded one with one similar until I found the next coat have worn it non stop bargain !!! I usually tend to go for the new items can get almost full outfit for £25 plus your helping the environment. I'm enjoying your videos x

Oh my! We should be sisters! I am obsessed with blazers, I counted them the other day 27 so far, the collection of the last 23 years of charity shop findings (since I have been in the UK) and I have the exact same pink shoes from next which I bought at a sale, a similar black maxi skirt and the exact pink colour blazer, but shorter. I love it, it’s machine washable, dries on a hanger. I have a big problem though! I ran out of space!!! 😅

Just found your channel , going to be lovely to follow you ,so natural to listen to

Just found you. Great presenting and great taste. Your styling is so classy. Thanks for the tips and visiting a local charity shop !! Xx the pink blazer looked lovely .

I've charity.shops, I donate and have a browse. That shop looks lovely.

Having a £1 rail is good though all charity shops should have them

You are delightful! I agree with everything you suggested. I’m a long time and avid charity shopper and I always check out the £ rail! I take great pleasure in knowing a whole outfit can cost less than a tea and bun!!!

Really enjoyed your video. I’m off charity shopping tomorrow with my sister x

Great video. You are a natural! Good luck building your channel. I also love charity shops and combine charity items with designer clothes I’ve inherited from my mum. I’ve subscribed x #vintagewins

Yes pink really suits you !

Great vlog. You know your stuff. I recently scooped a pair of O.G Adidas Gazelles for AU $4 and Converse/Jean Michel Basquiat high- tops for $15!! Respectively, they cost $170 & $160 new. At this stage, probably 75% of my wardrobe consists of op-shop finds. Hi, from 🇦🇺👋😎. Oh, and here's a tip for this series... If you don't want to undress to try pants on... Put the waistband around your neck, (I kid you not)& if the ends meet, they should fit. 🤗

I think you had the navy hat on back to front ha ha!! You are funny!! Xx

Love the point about sizing! Always best to try on if you can 😁

Very reasonable prices in that lovely shop

I love charity shops,I've found so many great items of clothing,my daughter even found a blue willow plate set

Just found you and have subscribed, packed with loads helpful information,well presented Thankyou x

The Ted Baker dress caught my attention.

This was a fantastic review, you did a really great job and are a natural. Just a little question, can you clip the mic to your top rather than holding it? Have subscribed .

Loved the video great ideas cheers thx 🌻

Love ❤️ your video! Love your tips!! More please 🙏🏼