Geelong Advertiser

Hop to the op to bargain shop

It is the stuff of dreams, to kit out for work, play and glam without breaking the bank

- GRACE KALAC

THERE is no better way to ease the stinging guilt of retail therapy than the knowledge your money is going to a worthy cause. And there is arguably no better place to spend some time during next week’s National Op Shop Week than Geelong’s Vines Rd. The absolute top of the ops, Vines Rd of- fers three quality opportunit­y shops within 50m of one another.

This week the Geelong Addy put the op shop hub to the test with the task of finding three great but cheap outfits for three very different occasions. Mission accomplish­ed! WORKWEAR BARGAIN hunters, you are in for a treat. Renowned for presenting the lowest prices on the market, the GAWS Op Shop can deck you out in an entire outfit, accessorie­s included, for the same price as your weekend brunch.

Its workwear offerings are particular­ly impressive; within minutes you will be sorted for a day in the office.

From staple garments to statement pieces, this op shop has it all, and at ridiculous­ly cheap prices. CASUALWEAR WELL known for its versatilit­y, Vinnies is often seen as the first stop for second-hand fashion.

It is bursting with gems, so you will be sure to depart with items you did not even know you needed. The store sported our “find of the day”, a pair of barely worn Tony Bianco heeled boots for the giveaway price of $15.

IThe shop’s quick turnover of pre-loved goods means its supply is always on-trend, while

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 ?? Picture: ALISON WYND ?? OUTFITTED: Addy intern Grace Kalac shows off the proceeds of a savvy shopping trip along Vines Rd (above) .
Picture: ALISON WYND OUTFITTED: Addy intern Grace Kalac shows off the proceeds of a savvy shopping trip along Vines Rd (above) .

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