- View the vintage gallery
- Buy It's Vintage Darling! by Christa Weil
- Scour eBay for a outfit

Ready to practice being a clothes connoisseur?

Weil instructs how to make the most of your charity shop experience:

- Give yourself enough time - charity shop forays require double or even triple the time needed per square yard in other shops.

- Shop frequently - odds of finding excellent buys increase if you're a frequent visitor to the shop.

- Apply your quality detection abilities - hand sensitivity is key on jammed charity shop rails.

- Read a current fashion magazine before going in - arm yourself with info on fresh silhouettes, shapes and general trends.

- Know your labels - keep a close eye out for potential counterfeits.

- Mind your manners - treat the staff with respect, both to their faces and how you handle and re-hang the merchandise.