https://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/clothes/Recent content in clothes on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/when-did-charity-shops-become-so-expensive/Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/when-did-charity-shops-become-so-expensive/In March, I stumbled upon a white jumpsuit from Shein at a local charity shop. The tag proudly declared it was brand new, unworn, and retailed for £20. But was it really worth £20, even at Shein’s prices? And how long before this cheaply made outfit would wear out? It’s certainly not a luxury brand. This discovery was unsettling, yet not surprising. The cost-of-living crisis and tighter margins have forced many charities to raise their prices.