With that in mind, Emma Grant, Head of Preloved at eBay recommends the following to help find items you’ll love.

“Be specific with your search terms – if you’re looking for a particular item, naming brands or eras that are associated with the style you’re looking to emulate will help you narrow down the search to the most relevant items. For instance, if you’re looking for the perfect vintage rain mac for autumn, try including Burberry or 70s trench in your search.

To get the most wear out of second-hand fashion and to get the best bang for your buck, look for timeless, stylish pieces that will always look ‘modern’. Coats, boots and handbags are sure-fire investment pieces.

And don’t be afraid of the tailor - the fits and cuts of vintage and pre-owned fashion can differ hugely from what we’re used to seeing on the high street, so don’t expect your usual size to fit you perfectly. You may have to size up or down to get the fit that works for you and a tailor can finesse it to make it look like it was made for you.”

Stylist Lucy Tempest-Walker’s top tip for shopping on eBay is to set alerts; “You’ll get notifications whenever something is listed that matches what you’re looking for, saving time trawling and ensuring you don’t miss out.”

So, armed with top tips, we challenged the Stylist fashion team to see what they could find on eBay and share how they would style them. Here’s how they got on…

How to shop vintage like a fashion pro