LBD

Collarless tweed jacket- Focus 2000 (via Salvation Army) ~$6

LBD- Ann Taylor LOFT (via Goodwill) ~$5

Gold strand necklaces- Consignment ~$6 (for 2)

Paisley tights (gift)

Purple mary-jane shoe- Delias (gift)

TOTAL: $17

            This outfit is a great example of how tiny modification to “good” thrifted/consigned/vintage items can make them classics. I already blogged about the haircut I gave the fringe on this collarless jacket after buying it, but I’m not sure that I mentioned this dress. It is one of my first pieces from the LOFT (thrifted of course) and it fit SO PERFECTLY (and an appropriate length!) that I overlooked the fluted sleeve.

 It wasn’t terrible in its original state, but its seasonal versatility was low. I couldn’t put a jacket or cardigan over it because of the sleeve volume, so I decided to do some 101 level alternations. I used a tiny pair of scissors to cut the thread holding the fluted sleeve to the regular sleeve. I then hand sewed the sleeve. It is now a very classic LBD! It was the perfect basic dress so I could feature my new jacket.

Tell me readers, Do you ever do basic alternations to your clothes? Comment or email me at BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com or tweet me at BsGoodwillHunt

Thriftfully Yours,

B

The Color of the Season

Teal long sleeve top- Ann Taylor (via Goodwill) ~$3.50

Velvet paisley pants- Lee (via Goodwill) ~$5

Gold bead necklace- Old Navy ~$5

Brown leather belt- Vintage (from mom)

Red suede shoe- Riekers Shoes (gift)

TOTAL COST: $13.50

            I thrifted these pants a few years ago, long before my major obsession with thrifting began.

They’re a hair short, but I just ignore it! It’s so hard to see in this photo, but the print is just great. I’d really love to have them taken to a tailor and made into skinny pants- then I could wear them with boots! I love prints, so when I happen across a plain piece that I like, I try to snag it. Otherwise, I only have prints to wear with prints and that gets difficult. This top is a beautiful color and the details make it special (the shawl collar and the skinny cuff).

            I am definitely feeling this color this fall! When I look at all the tops I’ve thrifted recently, MANY of them are in this color family. It’s so fabulous and goes well with many other colors and prints.  

Tell me readers, What is your go-to color this season? Comment or email me at BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com or tweet me at BsGoodwillHunt

Thriftfully Yours,

B

Orange

Orange sleeveless button up- St. John’s Bay (via Goodwill) ~$3.50

Plaid Madras shorts- J Crew ~$30 (old)

Tan sandals- Target ~$20

TOTAL COST: $53.50

            Sort of a pricy outfit for three pieces, no? I bought these shorts YEARS ago at a J Crew while on vacation (possibly in Vegas or California somewhere…) before I became more in tune with monies and thrifting. Luckily for me, my weight has remained almost constant for quite some time so I can keep pieces I’ve had since high school. Don’t hate me! It’s not my fault! I’m sure weight karma will bite me someday.

            Anyway, on to the outfit- Mom said it looked very fall-like, because of the color scheme. I didn’t do that on purpose, but perhaps my subconscious knows that I am a little excited to pull out my bins and start rediscovering fall and winter pieces I haven’t seen in 6 months. I am wondering what colors I can wear with this top- I refuse to wear orange with black (Halloween) or green (a carrot), I think purple, pink or blue would look weird, so I’m left with… neutrals- and plaid, naturally.

Tell me readers, What colors do you wear with orange? Comment or email me at BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com or tweet me at BsGoodwillHunt

Thriftfully Yours,

B