This morning I had two realizations as I was rushing out the door to vote (if you haven't done so, git 'er done): One, I really like this outfit, and two, this outfit is head to toe thrifted (except for the watch). If you have read my Thrifter's Apologia, you already know how I feel about thrifting. Now, the lady in me doesn't like to talk numbers and brands, because it's my personal philosophy that the correlation between those things and style is not a direct one, and the images I post are meant to express my personal style and/or illustrate some fashion point I am making. I will break my code though, this once, and give you the fiscal facts (still no brands, désolé), in hopes that it will impel you to give thrifting a go.
THE BREAKDOWN
Black wool coat - $15
Electric blue button down - $1.50
Black skinnies - $4
Black leather belt - $1.50
Black leather shoes - $5
Total - $27
And now, I have a challenge for you, my friends. Here it is:
Go thrifting.
Make an outfit.
Take pictures.
Record the fiscal facts.
Send them to me (marytboctor@gmail.com or to Mary Boctor on Facebook).
And I will post them.
OR
If you are a blogger, you can participate link up style.
I love this! I really hope I can make it out this week and send you a pic, I have always wanted someone to do something like this/do it myself. I am very excited.
ReplyDeletePlease do, Ana!!! And thanks for sharing on FB, just saw that!
ReplyDeleteYou should make this a link-up!
ReplyDeleteHmm.... Dwija, I shall think it over!
DeleteYES, link-up! ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit. Love that it's thrifted toooooo.
Cheers.
Thanks, Camille! I just might do that!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to do this! A lot of my best thrift store finds are summer clothes, somehow (I've found three Lilly Pulitzer dresses, in three different cities, that I adore), so I guess I'll have to get creative with the cooler weather stuff!
ReplyDeleteWow, sounds like some GREAT finds with the dresses! I didn't say it has to be winter wear... Go where the spirit moves you!
DeleteOh, Stephanie, if you could also share it that would be amazing. I would love to get a really big turnout - the more, the merrier!
DeleteOh wow ... I only got to this today ... I will have to hurry, is there a dead-line?
ReplyDeleteNo worries, Clara! You have until next Tuesday.
DeleteFirst time commenting here (I think). Just linked up. This was fun! Thanks Mary.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you did! I meant to reply to your comment earlier, but I went over to your site and started reading every post.... ah, where did the day go?! Glad to "make your acquaintance"!
DeleteGlad to make your acquaintance, too! I just checked my feed reader and saw you on Ain't No Mom Jeans. I feel like I just saw a close friend on American Idol or something. ;-) I love ANMJ. I found them maybe . . . six months ago. You look great! Congrats!
DeleteThanks, Laura, that's too funny! I submitted those photos in September and kind of forgot about it, big surprise last night! What is your email? I was going to send you a msg that way but couldn't find it... I became acqauinted with Rachel Cusk through one of your posts, I read the linked article about her marriage falling apart and the masc/fem roles. very interesting stuff!
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