Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Goodwill and green






dress: vintage (via Bluesville USA) | top, belt, shoes: thrifted | lady tie: Flapper Girl | glasses: c/o Firmoo

More and more, I'm learning that when I'm feeling stagnant with my wardrobe, Goodwill is the place to go. Case in point: this dress. I bought it on Etsy months ago, and I absolutely love it - gorgeous color, wonderful texture, insanely comfortable. The problem? It's a little bit low-cut for me, and didn't feel quite appropriate for work...which I have to go to 5 days a week. So for most of the fall and winter, it hung sadly on a hanger, unworn. I don't know what exactly spurred me to try it with this top I thrifted last year, but I'm so glad I did! I felt amazing in this outfit, both because I loved how it looked and because it allowed me to give this wonderful dress a spin. It inspired me to hit up Goodwill again that evening, and I walked away with a bunch of new tops and a skirt - all for less than $4 each. Can't beat that! 

This post is basically a reminder to myself: if you're bored with your clothes and short on cash, Goodwill is the way to go. It's not exactly a brilliant new idea, but sometimes I forget what a treasure trove thrift stores can be.

8 comments:

  1. What a lovely color on you. I totally love this!

    www.shannonheartsblog.com

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  2. love this outfit! the green is so pretty thrift stores really are the best.
    tr[i]b[e]cca

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  3. I just hit up my local thrift store today for half off day and got a ton of skirts and a nice pair of heels for less than a typical pair of shoes! Such a good feeling~

    The Occasional Indulgence

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  4. So pretty! I loove that dress, and it's perfect with the top underneath! This entire outfit is so charming :)


    xox Sammi
    www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com

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  5. I just came across your blog through the Modcloth style gallery and I'm so glad I found it!! I absolutely love all your outfits, and you have amazing hair. I can tell I'm going to be reading back through the archives :)

    -Emma from little motley

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  6. You are so gorgeous and your outfit so absolutely cool! There's nothing better than a good striped shirt. Also loving your hair!

    Have the best day ever,

    -Kati

    http://almoststylish.blogspot.de

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  7. This is the perfect kind of dress to wear layered over a blouse! I think your striped top looks so cute with it. This dress is such an awesome color on you too.
    You're definitely right about thrift stores. Sometimes it just takes a couple new pieces to get inspired again and it's even better when they're super cheap!

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