A savvy British woman has snapped up a vintage Vera Wang dress worth hundreds for just £7 in a charity shop.
Bargain hunter Holly Wood is no stranger to a good find and regularly shows off her cut-price hauls on social media (@hollyloveslilac ).
The 39-year-old couldn’t believe her luck on a recent trip to her local charity shop in Manchester when she spotted a major steal on the shelves.
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Holly found a vintage Vera Wang dress, in which similar styles retail for up to £800, for just £7.
The piece of clothing is floor-length and features a sweetheart neckline, floral print and lace overlay.
In a clip, which has racked up 225,000 views and thousands of likes, she reveals the stellar item.
“I have never thrifted anything like this before,” Holly, a psychology coach, told What’s The Jam.
“I almost flicked past it and dismissed it as being too dressy.
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“But my eye was drawn to the material, so I pulled it out and realised it was a gown – and incredibly beautiful and unique.
“I checked the label and saw it was Vera Wang, which I know to be a very high-end dress and bridal designer.
“When I saw the price tag and the sizing, I knew I couldn’t put it back.”
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Users have flocked to the comments to share their reactions.
Sarah said: “Wow the VW dress is stunning and what a fab price!!! Well shopped!!”
Crystal wrote: “The dress fits perfectly and [100 emoji] with the straps down.”
Another viewer added: “The Vera Wang is absolutely stunning…!”
Somebody else commented: “You look absolutely beautiful in the Vera Wang dress, amazing find lovely”.
One person said: “Vera wang Sweetheart Gown looks stunning on you.”
She added: “When I found Vera Wang, it felt like one of those ‘pinnacle designer’ moments – like I’d won.
“It’s not something you’d expect to find in your local Barnardo’s in Manchester.
“I love getting the item home, trying it on, sharing it with my TikTok audience and discovering more about it.
“That’s part of the fun for me – and figuring out when [or] where I’ll wear it.”
The self-confessed “shopaholic” regularly bags designer bargains.
Some of the best deals she’s recently found in charity shops include a Reiss waistcoat worth around £100 for £4, a pair of Levi jeans, which usually retail for around £95 for just £6, and a £246 Coach bag for £5.
