Items that were no longer wanted can now be cherished and worn again. Vintage fashion has also fast become the ‘in-vogue’ thing for young women to blog about, choosing individuality and quirky styles over high street commercialism.

In fact, since the beginning of the recession the demand for used clothing has increased with consumers unable to pay high street prices, constantly looking for offers or choosing nearly new and used clothing at a more affordable price. Popular online vendors such as Ebay and Etsy have seen an increase in the number of private sellers and boutiques selling vintage clothing and accessories.

For those fascinated with bygone eras of glamour and elegance there is plenty on offer to recreate your favourite Hollywood starlet and celebrity look. Finding a figure hugging 50s style dress, curling your hair and adding pillar box red lippy can transform you into a modern day Marilyn Monroe. Discovering a pretty shift dress and teaming with cute mary-jane shoes will give you a look that Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton would be proud of.    

With a wide selection of vintage dresses, jackets, jewellery, skirts and more, you're sure to find your own vintage style with Oxfam. For those who have a keen interest in fashion across the decades,Oxfam’s online shop provides a breakdown of the key trends from the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. Whilst the 50s were dominated with pencil skirts, the 60s saw hemlines get shorter, the 70s gave way to boho and disco wear and with the political changes of the 80s the ra ra skirt and neon colours increased in popularity.

Find out more about your favourite style era with the Oxfam Vintage Decade Guide.

Sliderobes are delighted to be working in partnership with Oxfam to help fight Global Poverty, by offering Sliderobes customers a €10/£10 donation for every full bag of clothing returned. A bag will be posted out with every brochure requested. As specialists in fitted wardrobes and storage solutions, we understand the importance of decluttering your home and getting rid of unwanted and unused items.

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Read more about our initiative and details on how to donate.