{"id":144379,"date":"2023-10-21T12:29:51","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T12:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/?p=144379"},"modified":"2023-10-21T12:29:51","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T12:29:51","slug":"im-a-charity-shop-whizz-10-things-to-look-out-for-that-will-make-you-look-expensive-but-are-so-cheap-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebritywshow.com\/fashion\/im-a-charity-shop-whizz-10-things-to-look-out-for-that-will-make-you-look-expensive-but-are-so-cheap-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I\u2019m a charity shop whizz – 10 things to look out for that will make you look expensive but are so cheap | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"
DO you want to have an expensive-looking wardrobe but don\u2019t want to spend a fortune to achieve it?<\/p>\n
You may simply need to get down to your local charity shop.<\/p>\n
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A woman has shared 10 basic items you can pick up secondhand for a couple of quid which will instantly update your look and make you look more wealthy.<\/p>\n
Charity shop pro Monica uploaded a video, saying: \u201cYou do not need to spend thousands to have an expensive-looking wardrobe.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver 90 per cent of what I own is secondhand.<\/p>\n
\u201cHere are 10 things to look out for in charity shops to look and feel expensive.\u201d<\/p>\n
First up was a striped jumper, with Monica explaining: \u201cYou can never go wrong with stripes, these are a royal favourite and so easy to find and decide.\u201d<\/p>\n Next<\/span> up was to find a quality blazer.<\/p>\n She added on her @themonicaway account: \u201cQuality is key so look out for the fabric composition.\u201d<\/p>\n Monica said the third item is to find \u201cballet flats\u201d, saying: \u201cballet flats are back and they are so elegant and easy to wear, always make sure to check they are leather.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Vintage jewellery was fourth on the list and said you can find \u201cso many gems\u201d.<\/p>\n Fifth was \u201cleather bags\u201d and you should keep your eyes peeled for \u201colder bags which feature a leather body or trim.\u201d<\/p>\n Elegant blouses were also a key find, as they are \u201ceasy to dress up or down\u201d and they are \u201csuper elegant.\u201d<\/p>\n Monica added that you should opt for cotton, silk or linen blouses and ones with a high neck or full sleeves are the best.<\/p>\n She added that the right blouse will make you always feel \u201cput together.\u201d<\/p>\n You should next look out for \u201canything cashmere\u201d and the shopper claims \u201cnothing says luxury<\/span> like cashmere.\u201d<\/p>\n Monica said you should also look for \u201cdesirable brands\u201d and labels from the likes of Ralph Lauren, Moschino, Burberry, Abercrombie and Reiss.<\/p>\n Ninth on the list was \u201cpearly jewellery\u201d as it\u2019s \u201ctimeless\u201d and \u201ceasy to style.\u201d<\/p>\n Finally, tan bags should be on your watch-list, and Monica said: \u201cA high quality tan bag never goes out of style.<\/p>\n \u201cFunctional and stylish.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/picture>BARGAIN HUNT <\/span><\/p>\n
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