A Dorset charity is encouraging people to change the way they shop for clothes by ‘shifting to thrifting’ at its shops.

Julia’s House charity shops are supporting ‘The ReWear Revolution’ theme for Sustainable Fashion Week which is to take place between September 25 and October 8.

The idea is to celebrate using preloved, second hand, handed down and reworked clothes to encourage those with a passion for fashion to make second hand clothing a new way to shop.

‘The ReWear Revolution’ is also advocating collective responsibility to create a new kind of fashion industry that protects changing climate for future generations.

Julia’s House Retail Manager, Tracy Stanley, said: “Sustainable, affordable shopping is important to everyone at the moment – we have seen the footfall in our shops rising as many more customers are seeking out good quality second hand items with smaller price tags.

“The cost of living is causing many of us to be out of pocket and clothing donated to our shops is often almost new.

“In particular, our bridal suite at Creekmoor is full of wedding dresses and accessories that once cost a fortune and have only been worn once! 

“If they haven't already, we are encouraging the local community to start their sustainable fashion journey and join the ReWear Revolution with Julia's House.

“There is nowhere better to shop ‘pre-loved’ than your local charity shop, where you can make a real difference in your community at the same time.”

To encourage sustainable shopping in the community, the Julia’s House shop in the Neighbourhood Centre, Creekmoor, is opening its bridal suite for an Open Day on Saturday, October 21 between 10am and 4pm.

Last year, Julia’s House charity shops collectively sold 741,141 items and recycled 594,579kg of goods.  

To join the ReWear Revolution and find your nearest Julia’s House shop visit www.juliashouse.org/shops