come thrift with me in ENGLAND! 🇬🇧 MASSIVE vintage & charity shops haul

[@sosewnknits]

As an experienced knitter, that knit vest is 100% handmade. 🙌🏼 if you buy some wool wash, it can help to soften the wool a bit. Eucalan is my go to. Soak in lukewarm water ~30 mins and lay flat to dry (on a bed or something is perfect).

[@CarrieDayton]

this is sooo helpful, thank you! ❤

[@sosewnknits]

@@CarrieDayton yay glad I could help!! Also after you soak it make sure you press out the water in a towel, don’t wring it! Glad to see you score such a great find, you look amazing girlie! ❤️

[@missmichelle652]

I love that red dress! I don't think it needs to be modernized, I think it's a good vintage vibe.

[@sophiag612]

Agreed! Especially if worn with boots, loafers, or sneakers

[@sandrahart6033]

Totally agree with you! It fits so well as is & once you start tweaking you can accidentally ruin it! Loafers & a denim jacket thrown on top would be gorgeous

[@shilohgoes5544]

It’s giving The Notebook

[@jackalopexjackalope9870]

Oh my gosh yes, please don’t alter it it’s so pretty and classy 😂

[@Snowdrop85]

Agree! It looks amazing on you as it is!

[@nicazzzz]

The fit of the miss honey dress! It's like it was made for you and I think it's perfect as it is. Fun/edgy earrings, cool shoes and you're off 👌

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

Carrie ... here's a helpful tip for thrifting when you're "on the go" ---- some years ago my hubs and I took his parents to England for a couple of weeks and took them all around --- we all had such a good time. About a week in London, a cottage in the Cotswolds as a base for a week, a few proper British hotels .... Anyway, my mother-in-law, who is a teeny-tiny little woman (has a hard time breaking 100 lbs on a good day) decided she didn't want to lug all her luggage back home. She boxed up her dirty laundry (she'd packed pretty thoroughly and had purchased a few items, so she had plenty of clothes to wear) and a few souvenirs (she buys a little something for EVERYone) and MAILED it back home!!! Her luggage was oodles lighter, the cost wasn't even as much as checking an extra bag and it took a little longer, but her stuff was dropped off on her front porch when she got home. Genius.

[@shelbyr1286]

The brown polka dot dress is giving fall Minnie Mouse vibes and would be amazing for a fall Disney trip!

[@m211020]

Traid is probably the 'trendiest' charity shop chain in London, and I'm assuming there was so much summer stuff in there because you caught them on a big sale week - they do pretty regular sale periods where pretty much everything is £3-4, often to clear out the backlog! I've found some gems in there!

[@tarawiseman8785]

I know it's too late now but if you find prints when you're thrifting while travelling buy them and redonate the frame (or ask if you can only buy the print) and roll the prints up so you can get them home. You can get a tube at a post office to store in or a thick largr envelope to keep them flat. X

[@ashleyjones1415]

take the brown dress to a tailor and they can fix the neckline for real cheap! looks amazing!

[@tashas9040]

Next time you visit the UK you should definitely go to a car boot! I 100% need to see your reactions to such a British tradition 😂

[@sheelfjohnson]

I just googled it - that looks so fun!

[@vickithompson473]

Omg they would have an amazing time at a car boot!

[@sarahrodes3177]

Would love to see a video where you get that brown dress and the plaid dress (plus whatever else has been on your to-tailor list) to the tailor! So fun to see the vision come to life.

[@alliewithbooks]

Idk if you have yet, but you totally need to go thrifting in downtown Ventura!! It’s basically a whole street of thrift shops, vintage shops, charity shops, etc. and it’s so much fun!! I went a few months ago and found so many cute things 😊

[@wendehart9377]

agreed! i am originally from ventura and whenever i go visit i always thrift on main street! it’s the best

[@alliewithbooks]

@@wendehart9377 Right?! I'm from Santa Barbara and our thrift stores are tiny and never really have good selections so Ventura is a lot of fun in comparison lol

[@ClaudiaKate]

I grew up in Cambridge and live in London now so this was so fun to watch! Jemporium in Cambs was where we spent every Saturday in High school. Hope you had a lovely time :)

[@jocelynb6907]

Making me nostalgic! I was stationed in England for 2.5 years and I loved hitting the charity shops!

[@hannahwatson5127]

The brown polka dot dress reminds me of the brown polka dot dress from pretty woman! Love it! 😊🤎

[@goodsofearth]

Eeeek! I'm originally from England but moved abroad and it's so lovely to see you looking at our charity and vintage shops with fresh eyes! Makes me miss them a little, although the thrift markets where I live now are on another level 🥹 Glad to see you enjoying your trip!! 🥰🥹

[@ananasbanana]

Where do you live now?

[@goodsofearth]

@@ananasbanana in Indonesia :) 🇮🇩

[@bastelkiste2242]

The red dress is a dream! .Just celebrate the neckline as it is. And the photos your friend took are simply stunning! Watched both of your videos 😍👌

[@darkraven2116]

The brown dress is the perfect Pretty Woman dress! I've been on the look for one since I was little!

[@susanma4899]

Exactly! Julia Roberts goes to the races. That's my favorite dress in the whole movie.

[@Shay2theT]

For the brown dress, try taking a big safety pin and bunching it in the middle of the bust. Kind of cinch it down a bit so it's more of that sweetheart neckline. Hopefully that makes sense and works. I love the idea of getting things tailored but I NEVER get around to actually doing it.

[@katherinekereama3749]

Soooo I've been looking for a winter coat for months & couldn't find anything that didn't cost a fortune... so after binge watching every single one if your thrifting videos I finally went thrift shopping for the first time in forever & found the most amazing GEM of a wool coat (for so cheap!!!) as soon as I stepped foot in the store 😍 I've always thought thrift stores in New Zealand kind of suck but I think I may have been converted now ❤️

[@goaskellice]

You and Alexa are my favourite youtubers so to see you together in the UK is great to me! The next time you’re in England please visit Leeds, it’s my hometown and I manage a vintage store there. There’s so many cool vintage stores and soooo many charity shops you’d love it !

[@triciavivian8765]

I had to pause the video to tell you how obsessed I am with that polka dot dress!! So excited for you that you found it in your perfect fit!! 😍

[@angelabutcher1399]

that red 80's floral dress looks amazing on you

[@amandag4983]

You found so many amazing pieces! The plaid dress would look gorgeous as a 2 piece set!

[@thesavingsorceress]

I am obsessed with the strawberry tank and the corduroy jacket, and I think the plaid dress has so much potential! Its wild that you found that Arizona Eagles top all the way over there too. Loved getting to see what charity shopping in the UK is like!

[@katiebigglestone446]

I love charity shop shopping. You can always find really good bargains. I love your Notting Hill bookshop bag it’s super cute

[@EVEspinosa79]

Oh the skirt fits perfectly.

[@tljjazzy]

that red dress is amazing

[@itzmekimie]

So much fun! I am traveling vicariously through these videos. Hoping to visit London one day! Love the idea of turning that Christmas dress into a 2-piece. And that strawberry tank is adorbs!! Looking forward to more videos!!

[@mybabba]

The red floral dress was beautiful on you. I’m glad you bought it.

[@theresaosullivan5996]

The red dress giving 1940s vibe.. It’s beautiful 🤩

[@PookieK]

Omgoodness that vintage red dress is so good!!!! I’m French and that definitely has French vibes

[@melissajayne41]

The cheapest charity shops I find are Barnardos and also cancer research, love from the uk 🇬🇧 and yes you have to literally go to 10 charity shops to find the goods , root like mad, look through all racks and all sizes and be prepared to look at mens section also ✌🏻

[@GabyP17]

Carrie your makeup looks fantastic in this video. So pretty!! 🥰

[@RachelMaryB]

When I was in London, I had a lot of luck in Shoreditch and Dalston when it came to thrifting/charity shops. Shoreditch was definitely more curated/themed/cool, but Dalston had some classic American thrifting vibes (they also had a Traid but they weren't open yet when I went).

[@trishaspiess9977]

I literally gasped out loud when I saw you in the red dress! I was hoping you got it. I didn't notice anything weird about the chest. It was made for you!!

[@christinerewell9954]

F&F is Florence &Fred from Tesco(supermarket) 😁 .love what you found in the charity shops. I think London charity shops are more expensive than the ones near me!

[@JAMoore-zz3ki]

@17:54 That red dress is GORGEOUS on you, and it actually gives me late '40s / early '50s vibes (even though I know it's much newer than that). Don't alter it! If you wore that with your hair (which is long and very versatile, style-wise) done in a '40s or '50s style, it would be amazing. And if you find a good photographer, you could have a fun vintage-style photo shoot.

[@Olivia-pk9wd]

HELP WHY IS MY HOUSE IN THE TOWN MONTAGE 😭

[@aileenmattas7928]

The red dress is adorable! Leave it the way it is 🤗

[@GravityFallsUp]

That red grandma dress is perfect how it is! Put a black long sleeve under it with some tights and docs and it’ll look so trendy and grungy

[@heididepotter8136]

My favorite duo. I hope you had lots of fun! Love the polka dot dress and the plad dress. Just adjust the waistline I love Britt style And love Irish green That red floral dress is not grandmaish, just add some boots and statement earrings and a leather jacket done! How ironic to find a Arizona piece in Londen. Thank you for sharing X

[@ashtonheardthat]

carrie, that red dress is PERFECT on you as is! with little braided pigtails with bows like alexa’s in the video & some cute boots…. YES

[@ariane1263]

The red dress is so cute on you as it is!!!

[@sheelfjohnson]

The red/French dress, the only thing I would do is cut off the ties and put a kind of "masculine"-looking leatherish belt instead. The brown polka dot one could probably be taken in at the seam between the sleeve and the bodice to get rid of the excess fabric. I love the speckled vest!😍 Also love the pig in the background ☺!

[@daniellemiller1122]

LOVE THE RED DRESS . It looks amazing on you . And the brown dress too

[@Bea-is1uc]

Hi Carrie, I don't comment often, but wanted to say I absolutely love following you and you are an inspiration. I'm in UK and have absolutely loved watching your trip here. I have SO MANY thrifted pieces that are Mark's & Spencer's 😁 I love a full button through 90's dress like the red one you found. I don't think the neck line is granny looking. You look gorgeous in it. I accessorise mine with lots of necklaces and grunge it up with Dr Martens and a denim jacket. A waistcoat for a real 90's feel would look cute too. Bea ❤

[@dobetterwithchristian4472]

I wonder if that brown dress should be off the shoulder and slide down. It looks like there's a hemline across you chest and I think it should be under the bust.

[@leasevola9654]

Omg TRAID!! This threw me back to thrifting in London when I studied abroad. Made my day ❤

[@hannahstoelb4781]

For the pieces you want to alter, it could be fun to collab with a sewing channel to see what they can come up with for you!

[@CaitlynSpencer]

Yes! @Coolirpa could help you out!

[@lil_shortgrl7430]

Love this haul. I think my faves are the red dress and that linen skirt

[@VivianEileen]

The brown polka dot dress! And that red dress. I loooove the red dress

[@courtneyc314]

That strawberry top is EVERYTHING

[@LuuA_Forever]

Ahh, looks like such a great time just going down the row of shops! So nice when they are that close together! So jealous! **side note - Alexa was for sure Ms Sunshine today!! She’s acting exactly how I would be if I was in London thrifting with you - on cloud 9!

[@baileyns]

I HAD TO STOP THE VIDEO AT THE FIRST DRESS YOU TRIED ON!!! CARRIE OMFG!! I freaking gasped.. you look stunning 🥹💘

[@ochoreba7949]

Alex Cameron😍 I love her photography!

[@nerdmaid1240]

London charity shops are very different to a lot of other places in the UK. I used to find quirkier pieces when I lived there, but they’re often very picked over, especially in the trendier areas like Notting Hill, Brick Lane and Camden, and the good stuff is likely to end up being sold at a higher price in a vintage shop. Since I’ve moved to small town Cornwall, the charity shops have completely blown me away. They’re so well stocked they have to turn donations away. Amazing if you like a bit of a grandmacore/cottagecore vibe too.

[@JustCallMeAnnie]

The brown dress looks gorgeous on you!

[@jazzthemess9636]

Always love my two queens in one video💜

[@rhiannoncameron7165]

I love your love for M&S. Best shop ever 😍

[@davinamcm6435]

The red dress looks amazing I love it just the way it is looks gorgeous on you❤

[@emeraldgreen1973]

F&F is the clothing range from Tesco

[@8infinite8possiblities8]

That cool brown top is GORGEOUS! My favorite thing🥰

[@francesha5860]

Lol when you were appreciating M&S, actually so true, they are very trustworthy for well made clothes (mostly old ladyish but like in a quality way - great for basics), stuff like F&F is another supermarket brand but I often see ppl buying Target clothes in those videos so I guess it’s not that different. Also the Miss Honey dress is gorgeous and there’s nothing wrong with the neckline tbh!

[@juanitaleak6482]

I love the red dress too! It’s lovely I wouldn’t do anything to it at all! Also love the Arizona top 😂I used to live there in the 90’s!! You HAD to get it never question it! Love both of the videos you two did 👏👏👏

[@susanma4899]

Before you take the brown dress to a tailor, I'd try this: It looks like there's a single stitch going down the center of the bodice (gathering it). I'd remove that stitch then sew up that same line with a needle and thread (you can easily do it by hand). Stitch all the way from the waist band to the top and use relatively large stitches. Don't cut the thread or tie it off yet. Put the dress on and adjust that gather so that it fits you, then tie off the thread. It should only take about 15 minutes.

[@vickithompson473]

F&F is the clothing brand of the Grocery Store Tesco. Loving your England videos! Charity Shopping has definitely improved over here but it’s nothing like we see in the US.

[@StellaMariaGiulia]

I think I love the red dress and the handmade vest the most, great finds! If the brown polkadot dress has a facing you can gather that slightly with thread and needle so that the dress fits better and not be so gape-y.

[@ErinR1213]

I love everything that you got! 💕 I love when you and Alexa’s going thrifting together!😃

[@squareceecee1750]

I love that red miss honey dress 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍

[@duck1590]

I love the plaid dress! Altering the waist could be an option, but maybe even leaving it and adding a belt could work!

[@saananiemi6945]

The polkadot dress is supposed to be off shoulder dress :) your chest supposed to be on the " loose" part of the dress

[@rockinrileys5678]

You guys start and I'm like, tht's Jazzyabum's couch...lol Love it when you do your collabs

[@angelsmith4467]

I love that red floral dress, I use to have one very similar ❤ You found a lot of beautiful things💖💖💖

[@sophie12388]

Loved the video! Next time you come to the the UK you should try a vintage kilo sale I went recently and found some bargains

[@JenniferJadeKerr]

Such great finds! Honestly, that Arizona Eagles sweater is fantastic... you did right picking that up!

[@melissamcclure596]

love the strawberry vest look you put together, immediately reminded me of one of Cher's looks from Clueless!

[@Jules0001]

Hi Carrie, F&F is Florence and Fred - it's the clothing brand of one of our supermarkets called Tesco. The clothes are usually great quality and can be pretty reasonably priced. Glad you had such a good time over here 😊 xxx

[@debbiemcbee]

My little thrift shop is a ministry. So if you buy from there you are helping someone and helping the environment! It’s a win, win.

[@ciaraelyse8672]

everything looks so good on you!

[@lauradallaway9141]

OMG Carrie I live and grew up in Cambridge! I can't believe you were here. I'm so glad you loved it

[@aprilgriffiths8705]

Hi Carrie 👋 from the UK .I recently learnt that the British Heart foundation test on animals just incase like me this affects your opinion on buying from them for future reference. Xx 💜

[@briannarose8569]

That red dress is amazing on you! I don't think it needs to be changed or moderised! It looks great!

[@cassidylwilkins]

I literally just got back from vacationing in the Shepards Bush area. Such a beautiful place to be! I was so surprised to see how “thrifting” differs from the norm in the US.

[@redvinesron]

That peplum top might be cute with the white skirt! And for a pop of color, the hunter green shacket thing? I'd have to see it all together but I feel like it'd be good 😊

[@cathrynsehnert1992]

been busy with work & life, so i haven’t tuned in as much as i would like, but sending all the love & support to my sweet carrie 💕🌼🤟🏼 xx

[@cdarmstrong3]

Cropped Cream/white knit sweater over the polka dot dress so it looks like a skirt!

[@FrolleinMiez]

My first thought too. Maybe too warm for LA but would be so so pretty! Also you can always just get a tailor to make skirts out of dresses that fit weird on top.

[@softballgrl102799]

When you said you spotted the polka dotted dress I laughed so hard🤣🤣🤣 @12:36

[@bethr1027]

I cannot tell you how TRIPPY it is to see you guys walking through Cambridge. I'm from the UK and went to uni there til 2019 then moved to New Mexico 2 days later...I miss it!

[@robyn2592]

Also been sooooo excited for this!!!

[@tooblessedtobestressed9715]

We used to have Marks & Spencer's (M&S) in Canada many years ago and I miss it soooooo much! Heather xo

[@emily94]

Whenever there’s a video with Alexa I can’t stop watching her weird nodding the whole time Carrie talks

[@receptionfrontdesk1377]

That brown top would look good with that white skirt!

[@lyndsymelly3262]

Hi Carrie 👋 I hope you both had a fantastic time! The charity shops here in Ireland are similar to UK. F&F is a Grocery Store called Tesco and its clothing brand is Florence & Fred (F&F)

[@Arepops]

You have to check out Brick Lane Sunday market next time you come to London!! ❤️ Charity shopping for plus size is terrible most of the time. You should also try going to a car boot sale next time you come :)

[@goodsofearth]

Oh that's such a good suggestion! I've found some absolute gems at car boots before, and really amazing deals most of them time!!

[@cassidylwilkins]

Get some broccoli art here as well 👏🏼😂

[@livijoy3867]

My opinions no one asked for: I would put a white button up shirt under the strawberry top and I would try using a belt to bring up the waist on the plaid dress before you go to alter it similarly to what people do when they hide sweaters to make them look cropped over top of dresses and skirts and such. Just to see 💕 luv you

[@EmilyAlice]

Omgsh I love this so much 😍 f&f is sold in Tesco one of our supermarkets in England!!

[@buddleiabee]

11:23 F&F is Florence & Fred from Tesco (food store).

[@littleangel9531]

F and F is Florence and Fred which is Tesco supermarket's designer line. Maybe add a couple of lines of shirring elastic on the top of the browny red spotty dress to shrink it in to fit you a bit closer?

[@jenniferpearmain9557]

Carrie you need to shop in Brighton next time you're in the UK. There are lots of second hand shops in the Laines and Brighton has a very fun, relaxed vibe. ❤

[@tommylee1501]

The brown dress just needs a few stiches in the middle to make the bunching tighter in the middle. Then it's gonna sit nicer.