We're all guilty of having items lurking in the back of our wardrobes that we haven't touched for years. But there's one woman who's managed to make thousands from the dresses she didn't want to give to the charity shop.
Three years ago, Lisa Maynard-Atem was sorting out her clothes but wasn't keen on getting rid of her beloved dresses for good.
Instead, she signed up for an online platform where she could rent out the outfits, often those worn to weddings, to earn cash on the side. Try MEN Premium for FREE by clicking here for no ads, fun puzzles and brilliant new features Renting label dresses from £25 to £164, she has now made more than £7,000 after investing money made from the side hustle, and wants other women to learn more about how it can help with their financial freedom while making a positive impact on the environment amid the fast-fashion crisis.
Lisa, 45, from Manchester, explained: "I started renting out my wardrobe after reading an article about the benefits from an environmental and financial perspective.
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