The best of Northern Quarter charity shops
None of us can afford blue rinse anymore
isobelhineAs students we all know the struggle of avoiding popping into town and spending our whole student loan in the shops, especially when Manchester boasts the widest variety of shops out there.
Temptation is EVERYWHERE!
Charity shops are the answer to our prayers.
Don’t be fooled by the sometimes hideous looking clothing in charity shops, if you search hard enough there are some gorgeous items just waiting to be discovered.
Here are some of the bargains I’ve uncovered on my charity shopping expeditions in Manchester:
Coats
Coat £4.50, British Heart Foundation
Coat, £1 British Heart Foundation
Jackets
Jacket, part of 3 for £10 in Thrift Shop Piccadilly
Camo-jacket, a charity shop must-buy
T-shirts
Top, £2 Oxfam
Puma T-shirt, £3 Sunglasses £1
Fred Perry T-shirt, £1
Going Out
It’s not just casual wear you can find- both of these gorgeous tops were under £3.
Skirts
Floral skirt, £1.50
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