ITV Corrie's Nicky hailed an 'inspiration' as she looks stunning in £3 charity shop dress

Coronation Street favourite Kimberly Hart-Simpson has wowed fans with her latest dazzling look while sending out an important message. Kimberly, who plays the soap's Nicky Wheatley looked stunning in a daring see-through effect gown.

The soap star posed in her black and red embroidered number which bought from the British Heart Foundation for a bargain £3, and she said she felt 'a million dollars.' The praise came pouring in as the actor shared an 'inspirational' Instagram post about snapping up second hand clothing.

"They (society) are going to try their best to make you believe the price of a persons outfit is a direct reflection of their success," she wrote. "Someone in designer gear is surely doing better than someone in second hand?"

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And she added: "Let me tell you I have met a few p****s in Prada and some of the most inspiring, well rounded and driven humans in hand me downs. People with a social media following will post their designer items (good for them and no shade) but forget accountability when it comes to the impression that leaves on their followers who want to be just like them.

"What does that do to someone’s mental health when they feel worlds apart? The point is this , these summer events coming up are going to put strain on peoples image, the price of the product does not amount to the value of the human. Your heart is the asset."

And she added: "Dress £3 but I feel a million dollars!" Followers rushed to applaud Kimberly, whose character returned to the famous Corrie cobbles in March to cause trouble for her former love interest Daniel Osbourne, played by Rob Mallard.

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