So I guess I’m getting a little better at this… 😉 I knew I wanted to wear my favorite vintage polka dot dress, purchased by my mama in Napa Valley at Betty Girl’s Boutique! It used to be our favorite place to visit in California when my older sister lived there! I think I need to make an excuse to get back to Napa Valley, I mean hey, why not?!
I meant to go thrifiting this week and was hoping to find a fun, bright, patterned cardigan like this. Instead, I opted for my new cardigan from 10DollarMall (which will be coming up soon in another outfit post… stay tuned)! So basically I threw this together this morning, and we take pictures at night… so here are some iPhone pics to show details! (Sorry, next week real pictures I hope). The theme this week was cute and quirky. To me the polka dots and bow belt represent the cute part, and pairing it with a fun, bright color brings in the quirky. Again, I think a patterned, or bright neon cardigan might have done that even better, but I love the way this outfit turned out! Have you thrifted anything cute or quirky lately?!
Cardigan, c/o 10DollarMall {Similar}
Dress, Vintage via Betty Girl’s Boutique, {Last seen here, Similar under $25! and VERY Similar}
Belt, Windsor Store {Similar}
For more Thrift Style Thursday posts and looks check out:
Being Zhenya // Buttons and Birdcages // Spoolish // Sandpaper Kisses // Sincerely Miss J // Confessions of a Refashionista // The Two Cent Chick // Snippets with Alex // Eclecticity // Alligator Toe // Erika’s Style Diary // Sistas From Cali // Bethie the Boo // Muddy Flowers // Lipstick and Yarn
Linking up with Tara’s What I Wore to Work and Three-fer Thursday!
45 Comments
Sharon
May 15, 2014 at 9:37 AMThe polka dot dress is just adorable on you and I love how you styled it with the bow belt!
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Rachel
May 15, 2014 at 9:54 AMYou always find the best things at thrift stores! I need to check out the stores around me this summer
Rachel
May 15, 2014 at 11:01 AMYes you should! Sometimes I come out of stores empty handed, which sucks because it takes a lot of time to go through stuff. But finding great pieces makes it all worth it!
Beth
May 15, 2014 at 9:58 AMCutest dress ever! What a wonderful thrifted find! I love it with the cardigan too – can’t wait to see how else you styled the cardigan!
ADA
May 15, 2014 at 10:04 AMThat retro dress is so so pretty as is the belt. Perfect match together. Loving that last photo also.
I too am wearing a Polka Dot Dress today. =)
Brittany K
May 15, 2014 at 10:16 AMWow. That dress is phenomenal! It reminds me a little of Alice in Wonderland… which is like my favourite book of all time, so that dress has now become my favourite dress. So so cute!
Skylette from Sequins&Stilettos
May 15, 2014 at 11:20 AMDarling, darling, darling! and a true vintage piece, just love it!
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Leigh
May 15, 2014 at 11:59 AMSo cute! I love it!
Chelsea Davis
May 15, 2014 at 12:12 PMI love this dress, great cut and the polka dots are just enough. Great thrift-ed find!! That Cardigan is so pretty too, $10 no way!!
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Ginny
May 15, 2014 at 12:15 PMI love the bright cardigan with this, pretty 🙂
Gina
May 15, 2014 at 12:45 PMLOVE Napa. We just moved to the Bay area and went to Napa and Sonoma our first couple of weekends. Sooo beautiful.
And such a cute outfit, the belt pulls it all together~~
Gina
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Jill Gruber
May 15, 2014 at 6:33 PMThis is such an adorable outfit! Love the polka dots and bow belt!
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Jess Zimlich
May 15, 2014 at 1:36 PMYou are too cute! I love the color of that cardigan. I always play it safe and need to go for bolder colors. I also need to thrift here in KC!
Dhruvi
May 15, 2014 at 1:40 PMOMG love this! That belt is so cute!!
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amy
May 15, 2014 at 1:42 PMyour belt is super cute.
Jessica
May 15, 2014 at 2:02 PMSuper cute dress! I saw a similar skirt in the thrift store recently and you are making me want to go back and get it!
~Jessica
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Miche
May 15, 2014 at 2:10 PMI LOVE that dress! It’s absolutely darling on you!
Rebecca Lately
May 15, 2014 at 2:33 PMWhat a pretty dress! I love that you put a bow belt with it.
Darcy
May 15, 2014 at 3:44 PMThis is so cute!! I love the belt!
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Nikki
May 15, 2014 at 5:06 PMSuch a cute dress! I love it! And the bright cardigan goes perfectly. And that belt is adorable.
Nikki
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Savvy Southern Chic
May 15, 2014 at 5:48 PMAdorable look! Love the belt!
Justine Smith
May 15, 2014 at 6:32 PMOh my gosh….OBSESSED with this! I adore polka dots, and you look adorable in this 🙂
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May 15, 2014 at 6:50 PMlove the belt! xO!
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Rachelle
May 15, 2014 at 7:08 PMYou are so lucky, love that dress and this pretty bow.
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Kristi
May 15, 2014 at 7:28 PMI loooooooove your dress!! Polka dots are so much fun amd just about the cutest thing you can wear! Adorable! 🙂
Laura
May 15, 2014 at 7:30 PMWhat an amazing dress! I really like it with your orange cardigan!
Erika ~ Erika's Style Diary
May 16, 2014 at 12:05 AMThis is an awesome post for your first TST! 🙂 I adore that polka dress and how you styled it with that super cute bow belt and cardigan.
Rachel
May 16, 2014 at 8:47 AMThanks Erika! I appreciate it! SO excited to participate in more!
KizzyDoll
May 16, 2014 at 4:20 AMLove this dress, you look marvellous xx
Zhenya Hutson
May 16, 2014 at 11:27 AMI love that dress! I just ordered one too! Can't wait to wear it. You are probably my most stylish neighbor down the street! Xo
~Zhenya
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Susan Jeffries
May 16, 2014 at 6:35 AMI am so glad you stopped by my blog so I could find you!! You seem to be a master thrifter;) I love vintage dresses! This one looks fabulous with a pop of color! I am excited to see more of your posts! Susan
Rachel
May 16, 2014 at 8:47 AMHaha! A master thrifter… I like it! I absolutely love thrifting, so excited to share more of my thrift and vintage finds!
Lary
May 16, 2014 at 8:33 AMi loooove polka dots!!
you look great 😀
xoxo
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Rachel
May 16, 2014 at 8:47 AMThank you so much Lary!
mark
May 16, 2014 at 8:44 AMyou look so pretty! love your outfit!
Brooke and Meggan
May 16, 2014 at 8:46 AMSo cute doll! xo
Lauren
May 16, 2014 at 9:24 AMThis dress is absolutely darling on you. I love the bow belt too!
Ashley
May 16, 2014 at 2:12 PMI’m in love with that dress Rachel! It looks so gorgeous on you. Perfect for summer!
Bouchra
May 16, 2014 at 8:25 PMAwww! So girly and chic honey!
Have a nice weekend :*
Bouchra
Lyddiegal
May 17, 2014 at 7:34 AMThat is an adorable dress and a great vintage find. Love the bow belt!
Kaitlin Roche
May 18, 2014 at 3:53 AMThis dress is adorable, and I love how you paired it with that belt!
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Amy Ann
May 18, 2014 at 6:13 PMOkay this dress is seriously fantastic! I love how you paired it with the bow belt and bright cardigan. Newest follower. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
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Lindsay Truax
May 19, 2014 at 12:08 PMLove that belt!!!!
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White Coat Wardrobe
May 22, 2014 at 1:28 AMWhat a fabulous look, girlie! Love that bow belt! Thanks for linking up with us this week!
xo, Steph of White Coat Wardrobe & Bethany of Perfectly Coutured
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