What are you wearing and what did it cost thread.

[AudTheDeepMinded]

Not done one of these for a while, but I always really enjoy hearing about people's clothes (especially the bargains and the amazingly expensive things some people get the chance to wear).
Today I am wearing a pair of boyfriend jeans (Next) that were £5 from the chazza as well as a long sleeved rust-coloured t-shirt with small paisley type print on it (M&S) that was £3 also from chazza. Over this I have a thin navy sweater (H&M) also £3. Socks were cheapo pack of three (£6)(emergency purchase on camping trip when my feet were very cold). M & S pants (6 pack for £12) and an M & S bra from the sale (£8). My shoes are very chunky brown leather lace-ups, brand I've not heard of before (Fun & co !!) that look like 'Art' brand, also chazza for around £7.
I work for myself from home and have three children who are getting under my feet in half term.
Over to you lot.

I am wondering if this is a cost thing, a way to get branded/quality clothing cheaper or an ethical preference for pre-loved/vintage. A mix of reasons perhaps.

^^ I had to much time on my hands during maternity and spent a bomb on kids clothes, toys, books ect. To save abit of cash I switched to charity shops.

Started picking up adult stuff. Get a literal high off a good find. I can get amazing quality stuff for peanuts. You just have to love the chase. I know it's not for everyone. I adore pieces that have stood the test of time and have a story behind them.

Also guilty of browsing depop and eBay in evenings, which is great if you can't be bothered scouring charity shops.

not RTFT, no idea how i skew the mn demographic ;)

grey cotton falke tights about £25
ten cate black shorts about £8
posh black bra, ebay closing down sale £20
boden denim shirt dress £20 ebay
kew fairisle lambswool cardi (grey/green, yellow) £30 ebay

Legging jeans from next. £25 but my longest pair of comfy jeans as I got them in February 2018.

Checked shirt £10 on the Tesco sale rails

i checked for reasons of accuracy! dress was boden sale £45. pricey

jumper from Saltrock in Brixham should have been £40 got it for £20
jeans from next £35 ish i think

Currently my big fluffy pink dressing gown from Futon Co. again (justgot out the bath). it was a sale bargain around 4 years ago £20?
Earlier I was wearing multipack boden socks, bought with a discount voucher so prob aroun £1. M and S multipack pants (big'uns). Primark bra (£3) George skinny jeans £12ish. A silk blouse with a painted watercolour effect flowers on. This was from the chazza around £4 last year. It's gorgeous, deep cuffs and lovely collar. I wore a navy quilted jacket over it to the shops which is Laura Ashley but bought in the charity shop for around £6 last year. On my feet were tobacco brown leather loafers from M and S but which I bought for £1!! again from a charity shop a couple of weeks ago.
Am I the only one who replies to sartorial compliments with exactly how much of a bargain whatever is being complimented was?!

I like these threads also.....
Beige organza sleeved jumper - Zara £25.99
Silver pleated midi skirt - topshop £35.00
Runway trainers - Alexander McQueen -£350
Silver cross the body bag - Michael kors -£325

Currently my oldest item, a tshirt nightie I bought off the market when I went to University. Considering I'm now in my 40s cost per wear probably 0.0000001p. So comfy, but definitely 'well loved'.
Also my dressing gown from Next. Claim to fame Bianca had the same one when she was in Eastenders.

A pair of stripy BAM bamboo socks which were a free gift and are the best socks ever; a grey organic Noctu t-shirt- £5 in the sale (I bought 2); a king sized duvet and a cat... both priceless.

I am currently the cosiest person in cosyland.

Currently doing my make up wearing my favourite one hundred star's'Paris' dressing gown. DH woke up early and turned up the heating... it's practically tropical in our house but 6 degrees outside!

Outfit for today
Levis high rise straight jeans in indigo £58 last Black Friday
Next beige suede boots £60
Boden navy and cream brenton top
Zara navy coatigan (old) £40ish
Wooden statement necklace and small wooden studs from Belgium €45

Haven't chosen a bag yet.

@AudTheDeepMinded
Yes!! I love saying what a bargain things are.
Watching rugby wearing old boden grey stripy leggings bought in the sale years ago probably £15 or so, and a bobbly navy peacocks top £5 ish.
The cat has deserted me, but I have dh and the dog
I am well jel @Shockers

Bobbly as in old not as styling detail

This morning, I was wearing:

Saucony trainers - £108
Ronhill running top - £36
Adidas vest - can’t remember, but it was a sale one
Shock Absorber bra - probably £30-£40
Ronhill tights - v old, can’t remember how much they cost, but maybe £40-ish?
Hilly socks - probably a tenner or so
Decathlon running cap - £4.99

Now about to shower and change!

Favourite new purchase of red corduroy pinafore dress with pockets - £32
Ancient long sleeved T shirt prob £5
Black opaque tights (age 13-14 £4)
Black converse (DD's so no cost to me )
A kilo of cat hair

Shortly to be removed and replaced with pyjamas.

I am also wearing a bra and knickers

Nike air max Bowfin - 85
Polly Nor devil head tee - 25
Levi jeans - 30
Ralph Lauren zip up - 60
Ellustrates rose dagger beanie - 20

Adidas running shorts - £25
Long sleeve Nike top - £50
Sports bra - £40
Knickers - £10
Trainer socks - £5
Guess what I’ve just been doing?!
About to strip it all off and jump in the shower.

Dressing gown £30 from
Debenhams.
Pyjamas debenhams £15 and ugg slippers £100.

My Saturday indoor comfort outfit:

Tightish University tee shirt (£8) and pair of Bench ultra low rise combat trousers from ebay

Plus knickers and woolly socks.

Asda fleece pyjamas- around £10
Peacocks hoody - around £12
Some old sketchers slip ons I wear as slippers,
Socks - DH's

Catching up on some work

Will be wearing some kind of jeans/boots/T/hoody combo when I go out later and probably a waterproof, although as ddog has so far refused to go into the garden to toilet, I can't see him wanting to walk.

Am I the only one who replies to sartorial compliments with exactly how much of a bargain whatever is being complimented was?!

I love a bargain. Set up an Instagram just share my finds cause nobody in real life cares

Yesterday I said I usually dress smarter but actually I’m not working again until 5/11! So all my favourite comfy clothes will be out while off with the DC.
Today I am wearing....
Some boho trousers with a fantastic print! Bought brand new with tags from a charity shop, think tag said £18 but I paid £1.
A black vest style top from asda George that was in a 2 for £6 offer so £3.
Christmas pudding pants I bought post sale in Asda George for 25p.
Black socks from a multipack so maybe £1?
Currently nothing on my feet as we’re indoors now after the cinema.
I had worn a mustard coloured lightweight puffer jacket and some plain black leather style pumps out too.
Jacket was £5 in primark at an end of season sale and shoes were £8 also from primark.

@shinynewapple I buy mostly second hand for 2 main reasons. The first is that I am a single parent so budgeting is essential for us and if I were to buy everything new I doubt we’d be able to afford holidays, days out and would struggle more so with big school trips abroad ect. Secondly I am very passionate about reducing our carbon footprint and the waste we produce. I’ve never been too fussed on branded things (although If I find a quality item at a reduced price I would probably get it if we needed it). I’m pretty against consumerism and prefer to live simply and don’t like to buy material things unless we really need them.

Robbel trousers - £44
Brown suede long boots - £3 at a charity swish
Smocked long sleeve top in the Tesco sale - £8
Assorted jewellery - £20

Black maternity leggings (Aldi)
Vest top and long sleeve stripy top (Matalan, usual size but stretchy)
DMs grey check dungaree dress (size 14 primark, bit big even with a bump)
Mustard chunky knitted cardigan (Primark, usual size, only do up the top button)
When I went out earlier I was wearing black chelsea boots (Diechman, around £30)

Black tube mini skirt - Hush - about £45 iirc
Black tshirt- Levi's about £20
Black jumper - M&S about £35
Black opaques- M&S Autograph about £8
Black pixie boots- Clarks about £65
Pink wool long coat- Cos sale about £120
Leopard print scarf John Lewis about £25