Fashion

[MacDuFF]

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I went to my favorite [charity thrift] a few days ago and bought 1 sweater, 1 henley, 2 pairs of pants, a shawl, a pair of shoes, a belt, a onesie, and 2 books for $35 and change.

The 2 pairs of pants and the belt went right back into the (re)donation bag...3 what-was-I-thinking moments...the 3 most expensive things, too...SIGH. Here's how I justify my stooopid thrifting mistakes: 10 pieces for $35 = $3.50 ea.   Less 3 mistakes = 7 = $5 ea.   Not bad considering I loved them all.

Here are the pieces I kept...except for the NWT shoes and the scarf (hand-washed), they all went thru the washer and dryer and came out perfect.

#1
Charcoal LizSport henley (pearlized snaps instead of buttons), $1, not a thing wrong with it, 100% cotton, soft as a bunny's ear...




#2
Secret Treasures "Today has been canceled" onesie...sooo comfy...except for beach tees, I have no other pieces with words on them and don't want any  thankyouverymuch...$1...sports bra, cuppa tea, and a book, and I'm in for the day, please do not disturb...




#3
100% cotton JM Collection, more strawberry than red, slightly ballooned bracelet length sleeves...absolutely perfect for warm transition...$1...



Exactly how it came out of the dryer...



3 different stitches, snap closure with decorative button...




#4
Lightweight turq shawl hanging out to dry (will start wearing it soon and take pic)...




#5
The shoes (espadrilles?) are the thrift item...American Eagle...NWT ($29.99...I paid $7)...as comfortable as my favorite sneaks. I also bought this Kensie denim jacket at Marshall's last week...$20. It's hard to believe, but this is only the second denim jacket I've ever owned. I loved this one because of the quilted sleeve design and the length (always a major problem with jackets for me).   Excellent for cool transition weather.   I'm hoping to get @SharkE 's approval!...






#6
The 2 books are in this pile of overflow books haha. Except for the ancient M-W unabridged dictionary (copyright 1951), a few Bibles, a few U.S. Constitution booklets, and a Women's Siddur on the floor on the right, I guestimate approximately 95 - 100 books on deck. What? Doesn't everyone have vintage fishing rods belonging to Paw Paw in their den?



The $1 rack can have some real gems on it...

Gorgeous LeSuit jacket...not a single thing wrong with it...dry cleaning tag...pintucking...too small or I would have purchased just on principle, and I don't even wear jackets like this!    Southwestern inspired zip front sweater jacket...perfect condition...too big.



If I'm not careful, I'd be back to pre-closet purge clutter in a New York minute.

And that's my thrifting adventure for the week.

Hope y'all are having a wonderful week!

[Love my grandkids]

@MacDuFF Always enjoy your posts! I love the sweater and am drooling for that shawl.

[Queen of shop]

@MacDuFF  The strawberry colored sweater is gorgeous. Nice finds. Enjoy!

[phoenixbrd]

You really scored!  Love the design of the red sweater and that is your color. The espadrilles are cute and look comfortable....will be a go to with jeans.  Too bad the jackets didn't fit....great find.  Enjoy your new purchases!

[AngelPuppy1]

@MacDuFF 

You have some beautiful finds -- as usual!  You sure have nice thrift shops where you live!  Where I live, the stuff is pretty much all junk and it costs way more!  I gave up on going to them as the things looked like people should have thrown them in the garbage bag, rathern than donate them!  

[teganslaw]

MacDuff you find some good deals. Those clothes look like new. 

I have a topper/duster that looks similar to the shawl in #4. Same color with a fringe on the bottom. The shawl is one of my favorite items of yours. I hope you get a chance to wear it often. 

[newjerseygirl]

@MacDuFF Thanks for sharing your latest finds.  

The strawberry sweater is great.   

Enjoy wearing all the items you decided to keep.  

[queendiva]

@MacDuFF : my thrifting sister!

Thanks for taking the time to post pics of your awesome finds.

I have enjoyed overwhelming success with thrifting this month! No shopping today, but there is a sale tomorrow. All I need now is warm weather so I can wear them.

Just this week: (all items $5 unless otherwise stated)- Pendleton silk & cotton jacket- navy with small white squares, Quacker Factory Dream Jeannes Bermuda shorts, Eddie Bauer navy linen camp shirt, Soft Surroundings white cotton gauze pants

Men's Charter Club 100% cashmere V-neck pullover: $2, Navy faux wrap dress NWT $9, (perfect with anything, including the Pendleton jacket) 2 pairs of Eileen Fisher wide leg pants, NWT -$25.00 each, Eileen Fisher white organic cotton 3/4 length sleeve tee, NWT-$10

Accessories: Asics black sneakers $4.50, Lord & Taylor black hand applied fully beaded evening bag $6.

And that's just this week's haul!  But the best find of the week by far was purchased at my fave consignment boutique where I always buy more than I consign: my Mother of the Groom dress for later this year! I think it's my favorite dress that I have ever bought- including my wedding gown. Fits like a glove-minimal , if any tailoring will be required. Rina di Montella, originally from a local bridal salon. Found similar on line for $500.00 ( with fewer details). I scored it for $175.00 and could not be happier!

ETA: I did shop new this week. From Macy's dot com: 3 Karen Scott square neck tee shirts. $10.00 each, free s/h and from Target dot com  I am awaiting a pair of Sketchers - half price at $25.00.

[ThinkingOutLoud]

You sure do come across some great finds!

[SharkE]

@MacDuFF   You done good my friend. That red sweater is so pretty.

wish I had stores like that around me. 

You should never be naked.