How to: Dot on Dot

        The second I thrifted this blouse, I knew I wanted to wear it with even more polka dots, but how? The polka dots on the blouse are relatively small and dense. To help lessen the visual impact of the busy blouse, I selected a sweater in a different color with larger and less dense polka dots. The idea behind successful pattern mixing (or double pattern, in this case) is to find the balance. (Check out my last entry on Pattern Mixing).      
          The pattern of the season certainly seems to be the polka dot. When I consider the way the fashion-conscious community has embraced the trend, I cannot imagine polka dots disappearing from garments any time soon. Another huge trend, particularly among bloggers, has been pattern mixing. In this post I’ve mixed both (sort of) into my outfit.

       

Tell me readers, Would you rock a double pattern? Comment, email me (BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com) or tweet me (BsGoodwillHunt)

Thriftfully Yours,

B

Exceptions

Red, pink and orange tank- Cable & Gauge (via Junior League) ~$ .10

Pink shorts- Tommy Hilfiger outlet ~$25

White and leather belt- Vintage (from Mom)

Gold slip on- TOMS (gift, retails for $54)

TOTAL COST $25.10

            Here’s another summery piece I picked up recently and rushed to wear before fall renders these pieces worthless. When I am thrifting, no matter where, I have standards for the pieces I buy. I try to select quality pieces from brands with which I am familiar: Banana Republic, Gap, J Crew, Express, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, etc. This shirt, however, was not produced by one of these retailers. But, dear readers, there are things called “exceptions.” For example, when I get to fill a paper grocery bag with clothes for A DOLLAR and the approximate “cost” of each piece I selected is approximately TEN CENTS- I may be less picky about the brands. While I did mange to get a piece each from Gap and Lands’ End, the pattern and shape of this top urged me to purchase despite lacking label.

Tell me readers, Do you ever ignore your fashion rules and why? Comment or email me at BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com

Thriftfully Yours,

B