
Haulternative – Fashion Revolution Week
So to mark the end of Fashion Revolution Week I thought I’d do a haulternative, now if you don’t know what this is it’s when you haul clothes that you maybe bought second-hand, or you swapped with a friend or family member or even DIY’d! I have a pretty big collection of second-hand and swapped clothes so I narrowed it down to a couple of outfits. Now I’m not much of a “fashionista” and I never have been so this isn’t an all in, accessories and everything kind of post but more or less your everyday throw it on and leave the house with minimal effort kind of post.
DUNGAREES
This first outfit is this pair of dungarees that I thrifted about 2 years ago, I’m pretty sure I’ve worn them every summer since. Now I always have a problem with shorts. I have big thighs so whenever I wear shorts they always end up rubbing together and riding up and I’m constantly pulling them down, but because these aren’t denim they don’t seem to do that! They are super comfortable and because they’re black you can wear them with basically anything which just makes my life easier and it also means they get used a lot which is what we want!
OVERSIZED TEE
I love oversized merch shirts, nearly all my band shirts or film shirts etc. also get worn by my boyfriend. This means we only buy half the amount needed because we share so much of our clothes! Sharing clothes with partners is a great way to cut down on how much you own. Instead of owning two of the same shirt just buy a better size and you can both wear it! Top Tip – Always look in the mens section of charity shops, it’s wear I find most of these kinds of shirts because apparently they’re deemed “manly” pft.
MUMS BLOUSE
Every now and then I’ll go home and mum will be getting rid of some old clothes she hasn’t worn for ages. We aren’t the exact same size but when it comes to tops, I’m pretty flexible. I’ll always make sure to have a look at whatever she’s getting rid of and see if any of it takes my fancy and this blouse is one of those things. It’s so flowy and I LOVE the design, it screams spring. It’s always good to have something like this in your wardrobe because you can easily dress it up or down depending on the occasion. I’ve worn this particular blouse to job interviews and girls nights out.
REMEMBER ME?
You remember that coat or jacket you bought a few years ago and you loved it but it didn’t quite fit you and you sort of ended up forgetting it? Well that’s this jacket. I don’t remember quite when I bought this but I remember wanting it for years growing up and then I found the perfect one (the only one left in stock) and I bought it. Trouble was, it was about 2 sizes too big. I wore it a handful of times before realised it looked silly on me and then it went to the back of my wardrobe. When I was cleaning I stumbled across it the other week, pulled it out, tried it on and BAM it fits me perfectly. I am so excited to wear this when spring really sets in, it’s perfect to bring together any outfit and keep you looking and feeling cool.
SKINNY JEANS
For some reasons skinny jeans seem to be a rarity in charity shops, or maybe just my local ones. I never see them very often so when I found these I snatched them up. My previous jeans had developed a large hole only the day before so I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw a perfectly good pair hanging on the rail. They are slightly too big for me but with a belt this is no problem at all, my body is having a crisis at the moment anyway and nor me nor my body has idea what size it is. I kind of like that aren’t just jet black because it means I don’t look too “emo” when I wear my black band shirts with it. Which is obviously important. Anyway, I love these jeans, always look at the jeans sections in the charity shops because you never know, you might find that diamond in the rough.
I hope you enjoyed my #Haulternative, make sure you check out Fashion Revolution and take a look at all the cool fashion swaps and ways to shop ethically and sustainably.
If you want to learn how to build your own sustainable wardrobe, check out my blog post “BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE WARDROBE” and if you want more information on shopping ethically and saving money, check out “HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND BE ETHICAL.”
Stay inspired x



26 Comments
cfhayley
I loved this post, I like the idea of sharing clothes with your boyfriend too and see myself doing this when me and my boyfriend move in together! I’ve already taken quite a few of his clothes that he doesn’t wear anymore like oversized hoodies, band tees and flannel shirts, some are XL but I feel it’s easy to get away with oversized stuff when it’s a top!
Hayley | http://www.crueltyfreehayley.com x
theethicalevolution
It’s such a nice thing to do! Also if my boyfriend has grown out of something I can sometimes get away with making a crop top out of it 😂 x
palegirlrambling
I’ve never heard of a haulternative before but I love it!
Those dungarees look awesome! My sister has a pair and she looks so fashionable in them and so do you! Love the blouse too!
PaleGirlRambling xo
theethicalevolution
Thank you! They’re so comfy!🌸 x
chelseasbeauty0
I loved this post, I’ve never seen someone write a post like this, I love the concept and would love to try and recreate my own version of this xx
theethicalevolution
Aw thank you so much! I’d love to see your own version!x
Sophia Whitham
I’ve never done a haulternative before but it looks like something I should do! I love charity shopping and my mum and I share our wardrobe all the time! xx
Sophia xx http://sophiawhitham.co.uk
theethicalevolution
Sounds lovely! You should totally jump on board!x
captaineverland
As of this month, this is the first fashion post that I’ve read that hasn’t really included all this season new/in trend fashion items. Great post, honestly! And I love dungarees too. x Ain
theethicalevolution
I don’t even know what the trends are haha! Thank you though x
abbeylouisarose
Such a great idea for a post! I own so many thrifted / charity shopped clothes and hand-me-downs that I should definitely write a post like this! I actually picked up a “new to me” pair of skinny jeans in a charity shop today! Charity shopping is such a good way to shop ethically as well as saving £££! Great post!
Abbey 😘 http://www.abbeylouisarose.co.uk
theethicalevolution
Aw wonderful!! Yes do your own haulternative! X
Chloe-Rose
This is amazing!! I love the dungarees, I can never find any that actually fit me! I would love to recreate this post, if that’s okay with you? I love charity shops and my mum always gives me her old clothes!! Xox
theethicalevolution
Go ahead! It’s part of getting involved in fashion revolution week so would love to see you on board!x
essentiallylily
I’ve never heard of this before and it’s such a great idea, I love it! Your looks are so creative using items I would have never thought of, brilliant post thanks for sharing!
Love Lily xo
http://www.essentiallylily.co.uk
theethicalevolution
Thank you for the lovely comment!x
Antonia
I love these dungarees. I still haven’t find the right one for me. Really want to buy a denim one. xx
Antonia || Sweet Passions
theethicalevolution
It’s amazing when you find the perfect item! Means I treasure it and look after it more!
Iz
I love going to charity shops with my mum as she has the BEST eye for amazing brands and beautiful items for really cheap prices. She’s got me some beautiful stuff for about a £1 per item. But when I look all I see is random stuff? She’s magic.
Claire
The dungarees are lovely! I have the same issue – my thighs are slightly on the larger side so I find wearing non-denim dungarees a little nicer to wear. Lovely post x
Claire | clairesyear.com
theethicalevolution
Yes these are more of a stretchy material, much more comfy!x
Aria A.
These are all really fabulous picks! I particularly love the oversized Star Wars shirt. I also like to buy secondhand clothes or swap with friends. It’s really cost-effective.
Aria x | http://notesonthursdays.com
theethicalevolution
Yes it was such a good find! Second hand and swaps are the way forward!x
Corinne & Kirsty 🌸 (@corinnekirsty)
I love the Star Wars tee-shirt It is so cool! I am a big fan of star wars! it is a nice haul! xx corinne
Kirsty
I love dungarees, they are so versatile! That shirt has the prettiest design! What a great haul!
Kirsty | The Monday Project | themondayproject.co.uk
Robyn
I need those dungarees! I have been on the hunt for some and these look so perfect! I love the idea of this post!
Robyn // http://www.midnightandlace.co.uk/