Choosing to style secondhand gives you countless ways to express, dress, and have fun with fashion from the past, and make it part of your own now. When shopping and swapping at our studio, we want to make it simpler for you to unlock your own personal pre-loved style while making the experience seamless and enjoyable. Gone are the days of rummaging, and here are the days of sourcing.
We have curated the top 7 universal types of style and categorised every piece featured in our studio. All you have to do is to identify which styles work for you from one visit to the next (as we know your taste is ever-changing) and then look for those style references on the tags. As a Secondhand Styler you will be able to access ongoing content that will advise you on how to pair together different styles so that you can get the maximum wear, have the most fun, and ultimately look and feel the best version of yourself on a minimum budget. We help you make pre-loved look premium.
CLASSIC
Do you love the classic style looks of Audrey Hepburn, Kate Winslet or Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge? Then you could be a classic secondhand styler. While you are aware of the trends, you prefer pre-loved looks which are totally timeless. The clothes, shoes and accessories you source will remain stylish year after year. But you also know that classic is not all pinstripes and the colour navy. A classic pre-loved wardrobe is filled with elegant, high quality clothing. Usually, the cuts are straight, which balances all silhouettes. Neutral colours like black, white, grey or beige are the most commonly used when pairing garments but you can also source some rich jewel coloured secondhand pieces that will remain classic but also help to turn heads when styled right.
As a CLASSIC secondhand Styler look for the style reference noted on the clothes tags.
RELAXED
Is comfort key to your style? If you love the outdoors and want to move in whatever you wear, the relaxed secondhand style suits you. Or perhaps you can be found indoors creating, studying or chasing around after your kids, the relaxed style could still be for you.
Relaxed Secondhand Stylers tend to want to feel comfortable in their clothes. This is the most important factor to choosing what to wear. Casual styles are their go-to option, think simplicity, comfort, and minimal patterns. Just like with a natural make-up look, RELAXED secondhand Stylers like to keep it simple!
If you feel like comfortable, monochromatic looks are the perfect way to describe your happy place when it comes to fashion then you may fall into this style.
As a RELAXED secondhand Styler look for the style reference noted on the clothes tags.
DRAMATIC
Do you love exotic patterns, luxurious fabrics and bold details? Dramatic Secondhand stylers loves to create scenes with pre-loved looks. With a striking appearance and the most flamboyant or dramatic colours from the archives, this type of style is unforgettable. Seem a little intimidating? No need, you can have an essence of the dramatic secondhand style without over committing to it. It isn’t all red lipstick and asymmetry. It’s about creating unexpected delight with your fashion. As a DRAMATIC secondhand styler you don't necessarily seek attention, you're just a lively person with rather exotic tastes, who wants to have fun and experiment with everything to do with color and style of clothes.
There is so much room to play with this style and have fun expressing different elements of yourself through pre-loved fashion as a DRAMATIC styler, so if you want to try it out or add to your existing love of dramatic dressing then look for the DRAMATIC style reference noted on the clothes tags.
REBELLIOUS
This type of Secondhand styler does not think twice about confirming. If you shy away from trends and always opt for a little edge in your look then the rebellious secondhand streak could be the go-to style you look for when shopping pre-loved. Think floral and leopard, studs, leather, rock n roll, laced with a little glamour. This is the look that oozes confidence and is unapologetically cool. Adding this pre-loved style to your current
outfits is a great way to have fun and change up your style with a little bit of rebel from the past.
As a Rebellious Secondhand Styler look for the style reference noted on the clothes tags.
ROMANTIC
Romance is never dead when you can create dreamy looks with your own pre-loved fashion. If you gravitate towards floaty fabrics, serene patterns and alluring outfits, then the romantic secondhand style is for you. Vintage pieces are especially popular in this secondhand style as well crafted pieces always tend to have a romantic finish to them. Think soft silhouettes and textures, feminine touches and a dash of nostalgia.
If you are a romantic Secondhand Styler look out for the style reference noted on the clothes tags.
BOHO-CHIC
Floral prints, tie-dye patterns and nature inspired tribal prints are all very typical of the boho-chic style. If you resonate with this type of look; sourcing it secondhand is a great way to achieve the style due to all of the 60’s and 70’s designs that continue to emerge throughout fashion. The chic part comes from the way in which the pieces are modernised weather it be because of the cut or detail. This style is a perfect way keep your look unique, fresh and still polished. If you are a Boho-chic secondhand styler look for the style reference noted on the clothes tags.
COUNTRYSIDE-CHIC
Tweeds are not just for Winter when you style your look to be countryside-chic. It’s a modern take on all things prim and proper when it comes to the English countryside. City slickers might have the LBD but in the countryside it’s all about texture and fabric. If you enjoy the mix and match approach and enjoy adding vintage pieces to your outfits then this could be your go-to secondhand style. With a mix of neutral colours and a mix of organic fabrics, you will find that this style has a lot to offer when sourcing pieces secondhand.
If you are a Countryside-Chic look for the style reference noted on the clothes tags.
