The last day of #SecondhandSeptember has me in a reflective mood.

I started seriously secondhand shopping in the early 90s, because I was skint, had debts and couldn’t afford to buy new.

The find that sticks with me from that period was an M&S navy calf-length wool coat with a fake fur collar.

£5 was a lot back then, but that coat kept me cosy on so many dark winter commutes. Huddled on the exposed train station platform, feeling like I was wearing a blanket, yet smart enough for work.