Most
of us feel there is too much waste, whether it’s food, packaging, clothing or
household goods. Putting aside that one can never have too many handbags or
shoes, we can recycle many of the garments which are destined for the bin by
just a little thought and expertise.
Toni
Pickles at Get Waisted certainly has that expertise.
It
may be that you’ve lost weight (hurrah), gained weight (the scales were wrong)
or just want to revive a favourite item which needs updating (there are only so
many times you can keep wearing those 1970s flares).
From
August, on the last Thursday of each month Get Waisted will be hosting the first
in a series of open evenings: this will focus on Restyling so you can either turn up and talk to Toni,
look through the range of new and vintage clothing on offer, or book a free
consultation appointment beforehand when Toni will look at your items and
advise on the best way to make your clothes look on trend and make the best of
your figure.
And
even better, there’ll be a special 20% discount available on all purchases on
the night, plus a raffle, drinks and tasty nibbles.
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What
better way to spend a Thursday evening – looking at clothes, handbags, shoes,
jewellery and accessories – getting useful tips from Toni on recycling outfits
– mixing with like-minded friends, old and new – and a super discount?!
There’s
free parking in the car parks nearby (see www.steyningsouthdowns.co.uk/downloads/steyningmap.pdf) as well as on nearby roads, on a first come basis, and
plenty of lovely hostelries and restaurants in Steyning to visit before or
afterwards.
Recycling
clothing will also make you feel you’re doing your bit towards alleviating all
those waste products and minimising your carbon footprint. Those dresses,
skirts and trousers lurking at the back of your wardrobe can come into their
own again.
Here are some interesting government
statistics
about the amount of household waste in the UK, for example, did you know that
the energy required to collect, process and sell a reused item of clothing is
only 2% of the energy required to manufacture a new garment?*
So
we’re totally behind recycling as well as the delights and excellent quality
workmanship you can find in vintage clothing. Come along, chat with Toni and
see how she can help you save money, time and all those lovely clothes you
thought you might never wear again!
Steyning
boutique, 94 High Street, Steyning, West Sussex BN44 3RD
Open
9.30am-5.30pm Tuesdays to Saturdays, closed on Mondays
Tel: 01903
812992
Mobile:
07947 497342
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