Fancy Plaid

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In my last post, I discussed how the versatility of pieces is important. Since I started reading fashion blogs regularly, my fashion inspiration and my ideas for remixing have increased ten fold. I would never have thought to wear my plaid button up over a turtle neck until the beautiful Blair over at Atlantic Pacific posted this photo.

            I thrifted my plaid blouse about a year ago. It’s a vintage Brooks Brothers piece. When I picked it up, I figured I’d wear it casually with jeans or under a sweater. Once I saw this picture, I could not wait to dress it up. I love increasing the flexibility of a piece- Thanks Blair!

Tell me readers, Would you wear plaid in a fancy outfit? Comment, email me (BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com) or tweet me (BsGoodwillHunt)

Thriftfully Yours,

B

PS- See that amazing cluster necklace in the inspiration photo? I found a great dupe on Etsy that I’m asking Santa to give me for Christmas 

Versatility

 

           

           I’m always looking for more ways to wear a piece. The more flexible it is, the more value it has in my wardrobe. I will rarely repeat an outfit exactly because I love remixing.  A top that “only looks good” with one skirt is a waste of very precious real estate, i.e. my CLOSET. Therefore, when I go shopping, I cannot simply consider liking or attraction to the piece. If I can’t image 3+ ways to wear a piece, it’s a much harder sell. 

            Consider this top. I have a multitude of secretary blouses so I don’t want to repeat the same look every time I decide to wear one. I have shown this style of blouse worn with skirts, pants and now under a jumper. The feel of the look is also changed by tying the blouse or leaving it loose. If it were warmer, I would even consider rolling the sleeves for a different look. 

Tell me readers, Do you consider the versatility of a piece when shopping? Comment, email me (BsGoodwillHunting@gmail.com) or tweet me (BsGoodwillHunt).

Thriftfully Yours,

B