I wanted to put together a little post on some the items I've picked up this month second-hand. I always had the belief that thrifting was really only for people who liked having quirky closets. You know - the cool girls that can throw on oversized evreything, pair it with a beat up pair of combat boots and still look put together and c~o~o~l. Since that's not really my style I was a bit apprehensive of what I could find that fitted my needs for a business casual wardrobe and still look like me. Here are some gems I've picked up during January and February.
Polkadot skirt. $9.99
This purchase was a bit of a wildcard but come spring I'm hoping it will fill some of the holes in my summer wardrobe. It's from a no-name brand and made from a polyester blend (one of the drawbacks of thrifting online is not being able to check the fabric) but it's pretty cute and similar to skirts I've been looking at buying for a while.
Blouse - Old Navy. $12.99
Before starting thrifting I decided I wasn't going to buy from any really cheap fast fashion brands as I didn't want a wardrobe full of clothing that wouldn't last one season - even if it was super affordable. That kind of went out the window when I found this blouse from Old Navy. It's one of my favourite things to wear lately and its light fabric will be great for transitioning into spring.
Jacket - J Crew. $10
I cannot believe I picked this jacket up for such a steal. I had it saved to my Poshmark watchlist at $30 and snapped it when the price unexpectedly dropped to just $10. I don't have many jackets appropriate for Spring and I liked that this wasn't just a plain green fatigue-style jacket.
Handbag - Who What Wear. $17
My last handbag was in quite good condition up until the semi-finals of the NFL this year when an entire pint of beer was spilled on the floor, resulting in my bag being the sponge that absorbed it all. I spied this cute Who What Wear flap bag on ThredUp and was pleased to note that it comes with the detachable silk scarf - two accessories for the price of one!
Jeans - Madewell. $25
My current pair of black jeans are a size too small and dig in uncomfortably around my waist. They also seem to be impossible to wash without coming out of the machine covered in white powder marks. I have been coveting Madwell jeans for a while now after hearing so many good reviews of them, but at over $100 a pair I was a little reluctant to buy them. I found this pair for a quarter of the price on Poshmark and snapped them up!
Rust Jumper - No name brand. $30
My wardrobe has quite a few white, grey and black jumpers in it and I've been looking for something in a colour that will add to my existing wardrobe. I love that this top is long enough to pair with leather leggings but not overly bulky so I can still tuck it into jeans and trousers. I have no idea what the brand name is but it's in good condition and the material is a thick knit, great for cold days.
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