I don't know what you think about buying second-hand clothes, but I, personally, had never considered it an option.
I've fancied buying myself an England Rugby shirt for years, but never found the exact one I wanted. So I decided to look on 'Vinted'; and there it was, in my size, the colour I wanted (dark navy), and a top quality shirt too.
New they cost about £45, mine cost £10. It's as good as new, it arrived clean and recently washed, and it fitted me perfectly. Maybe I was just lucky.
I don't think I shall make a habit of buying like this, but I really didn't have much to lose. I could always have returned it too.
The shirt is from a top quality maker, so I was reasonably sure it would be what I wanted; and it was!
I think I had a BARGAIN!
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A large number of my clothes are from charity shops. Your shirt looks good. Is it for wearing when you go to watch England play or for going "down the pub"?
General day to day wear. It's comfortable and warm. 'Down the Pub' would be fine too!
I find that even charity shops, at least in my area which is a bit up-market, are becoming overly expensive so I don't bother going any more. I don't buy a lot of clothes as it is but if I need anything I usually make it myself. I think the only thing I bought new about 3 years ago were 3 pairs of jeans, they'll keep me going until I kick it!
Some years ago I looked in my wardrobe and it occurred to me that I probably will never have to buy any clothes again. I have just laid a shirt to rest because a cuff had frayed. There's another wardrobe full to go! Looking back I have absolutely no idea why I bought so many.
Everything I buy these days is with 'life expectancy' built-in. Even my car should see me out!
I have huge amounts of brand new socks and T shirts in reserve. I also have two sets of clothes; one in France and another here! I'm sure I have far too much.
'Once loved' clothes can be great bargains, like yours. Buying online you really have to check sizes. I used to get clothes from ebay. Till Brexit, now we pay too much tax when they come in from out of Europe. I got some real nice clothes.
Your shirt sounds excellent.
I have no problem with occasionally buying secondhand clothes. Apart from anything else it's a type of recycling - being kinder to our planet. I don't know how to say this Crozier but even though you now have a smart England rugby shirt, I doubt that Steve Borthwick will select you any time soon.
I always used to buy mens shirts from charity shops for my partner, John. This was because they had a more generous cut, and were longer in length than new shirts.
It's exactly what I wanted, and it's excellent quality; what more could one ask for!
I can but dream. No, my playing days are over, but I can still pretend.
Good thinking! Yes, men's shirts are 'minimalist' these days. A good one costs a fortune.
"And it's Magnon! He sidesteps Dupont and hands off Ramos. The Twickenham crowd are going wild. He's surging for the line. It's there! Try for Crozier Magnon! England's saviour right at the death!"
Ah..... if only!
Looks great, enjoy wearing it. All clothes are used, after we wear them once.
Quite right. That's a better way of looking a it.
You got a real bargain and exactly what you wanted. Nice buy.
Shopping for second hand clothes can be very rewarding - and leave more to spend on pate and mushrooms.
I was probably quite 'lucky' too. One never knows.
I'm wearing it at the moment. It's perfect.
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