Bride Saves £3.5k Buying Vivienne Westwood Dress on Vinted

Alice Bolster, a 30-year-old graphic designer from Teddington, saved £3,500 by purchasing a second-hand Vivienne Westwood wedding dress through Vinted, paying £2,500 for a gown that typically retails for £5,000 to £6,000. A lifelong fan of pre-loved fashion, Alice originally bought a second-hand Charlie Brear dress but continued searching until she found her 'dream' dress online. She also encouraged sustainable fashion for her wedding by giving each bridesmaid £30 to find a second-hand outfit, with most sourcing their dresses from Vinted. Alice credits her mother with inspiring her commitment to second-hand shopping, noting her wardrobe is now 95% pre-owned. She has also turned her passion into a business, selling vintage clothing through her company, We Go Full Circle. Alice described wearing the Vivienne Westwood gown as feeling 'special and beautiful' on her wedding day, highlighting the value and authenticity of buying second-hand.