Second-hand shopping is now as familiar a fashion ritual as reading Vogue . And yet, it’s not without risk. We’ve all purchased a piece from a pre-loved vendor and prayed for the perfect fit – only to be thwarted by a sticky zip or a gaping waistband. But I would argue there’s no greater horror than buying a pair of boots – preloved or otherwise – and discovering their width to be less than the girth of the calf you wish to cover. Read More Why I Can’t Get Enough Of The Ugliest Granny Sandals I Can Find By Lara Johnson-Wheeler

If this reads like a relatable experience, if you, too, spent Saturday afternoons in Clarks as a pre-teen, sniffling over your inability to fit into the back-to-school boots everyone else slipped on with ease, this article is for you. Seriously: shoppi

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