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September 5, 2012

Over two thirds of women admit they own clothes that don’t suit them!

donate over the counterOver two thirds of women admit that they own clothes that do not suit them – according to a study by our Shops who are appealing for your lovely things and launching the Great British Bag-athon this September.

The top offending items include shorts, low cut tops,  skinny jeans, and leggings.

When asked why they hang on to items of clothes that don’t suit them, nearly half of the women questioned admitted that they were waiting to lose weight so they could fit into them again! With all these unloved clothes sitting in the nation’s wardrobes, our Shops are offering the perfect solution this September, with their appeal for unwanted things, the Great British Bag-athon.

We’re all guilty of hanging onto clothes

BHF Retail Director, Mike Taylor, comments: “We’re all guilty of hanging onto clothes that we’ve fallen out of love with, which is why this September, our Shops are encouraging everyone to take part in the Great British Bag-athon by filling a bag and donating items that we know we’ll never wear again."

Getting involved in the Great British Bag-athon couldn’t be easier, just fill up one bag or more this September. You can even take on a challenge and set your own bag target! Anything from 5, 10, 15 or more bags will make a huge difference to our Shops – ask your friends and family to get involved so you can reach your target.