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Total wardrobe refresh for £200 - is it possible?

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ActonBell · 31/01/2022 18:23

I need a whole new wardrobe as most of the things I have don’t fit /are worn out/aren’t suitable for my life now.
I’ve just had my second baby and I’m breastfeeding so I’m looking for nursing suitable things.

I want to go for a capsule/minimalist wardrobe, though I’m not really a minimalist in style - I like bright colours and prints. So I’m not sure whether a capsule wardrobe is viable or not?

I can spend £100 this month and probably the same out of next month’s budget. Anything else will have to come from reselling the clothes I have.

Where would you start?
I’ve bought stuff from eBay before but it’s been hit and miss, particularly if it’s second hand.
I won’t buy from boohoo or Shein because I think their labour practices are unethical.

Any ideas about what I can do with small amount of money to make a big change and lay the foundations for having a small, useful set of clothes rather than a wardrobe crammed with crap I don’t wear?

Thanks!

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Rainybows · 01/02/2022 19:00

If you're on fb check out Scandily clad or Can I breastfeed in it? U.K. selling page. There's some lovely things on both regularly x

IDidntKnowItWasAParty · 01/02/2022 19:28

Be specific about what you want, make a list.
Since DC I have found the following items really useful:
-jeggings/treggings - look smarter than leggings but (almost) just as comfortable; a lot of people recomment Love Leggings though I find these too high-rise for me
-'magic trousers' - basically highly stretchy one-size trousers (I've got these from Jaki; and Meek Boutique)
-long-line stretchy tank tops to wear as a base layer - eg Vero Moda (available on Amazon, though you may not want to shop there)
-long, loose oversized tops - eg denim top with snap buttons; Hush long-sleeved jersey tops; long jumpers; loose oversized t-shirts

Some shops I've really liked in general are Jaki; and Meek Boutique; also Izabel and Roman.

aveline161 · 01/02/2022 20:38

As per PP do NOT bother with breastfeeding specific tops, just as long as you can lift it up buy a few primark spaghetti strap vest tops- the straps are adjustable- and lift outer top up and pull vest top down to expose boob and save your stomachs blushes

ThistleTits · 01/02/2022 22:37

Get yourself on Vinted.

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