You don’t have to spend a lot on your clothes. I LOVE thrifting and finding great vintage finds for two reasons. 1) You can easily find unique pieces that everyone and their mother won’t have 2) Quality items at a LOW price
Have you ever noticed how quickly some of your clothes fall apart? Zippers break, buttons come loose, stitching comes undone at the seams, it begins to look worn. Not only do I enjoy finding amazing deals, I enjoy the fact that all of the above isn’t true for most of my thrifted finds (especially when it was clearly made way back in the day)! This blouse I got for $5 ($9.50 with S&H) and the faux fur jacket for $15 (and some odd cents with S&H) and you can just tell how quality the items are!
Anyway, I am having this long random tangent for today’s outfit because it just goes to show how much I love vintage. In the upcoming months I hope to share more about my thrift store shopping (both online and offline, as I found both of these items online) by sharing shopping videos and doing remix posts with new items I find from Goodwill, Salvation Army, ShopGoodwill (online bidding site for Goodwill items) and Etsy vintage stores.
Faux Fur Jacket, ShopGoodwill (Similar here) :: Red Pleated Blouse, Vintage via Apple Branches Vintage (Similar here) :: Pencil Skirt, NY&C (Similar here) :: Tights, Gifted (Similar here) :: Boots, JustFab (Available here) :: Sunglasses, PacSun (Similar here)
53 Comments
Rachel
January 23, 2013 at 6:24 AMI get so excited when I find something great at a thrift store. Sadly, there isn’t a huge selection of quality items up here where I live, but I still like the “chase” of trying to find one. That faux fur piece is great!
Olivia
January 23, 2013 at 7:11 AMI love it when you find a fab piece at a thrift store! So exciting! This look is great!
xo Olivia
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Amy
January 23, 2013 at 8:24 AMLove these vintage finds! That faux fur is amazing!
xo Amy
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Megan
January 23, 2013 at 9:03 AMExactly! Thrifting is awesome because you can find quality pieces that are UNIQUE. It’s the best of both worlds. You look great and you should wear red every day 🙂
Alyssa
January 23, 2013 at 9:16 AMThere are so many thrifting options in NYC that it can get kind of overwhelming at times, but the payoff of finding an amazing piece is always so great!
Ashleigh
January 23, 2013 at 10:38 AMThrifting is how I find my most beloved clothing items. I really love Ralph Lauren, and I come across tops, sweaters, everything at the local Goodwill that happens to be in a super nice area. I’m surprised more people don’t do it!
Rachel
January 23, 2013 at 10:40 AMI know… it does seem strange because a lot of what people love the most from my closet is thrifted. I think people get frustrated easily though because the first few times you go, its hard to get oriented to something you have to dig through as opposed to walking into your favorite store and seeing endless options. It is totally worth it though! In high school one of my close friends was amazing at finding great Ralph Lauren pieces… I used to have a thrifed pinstripe blazer from Ralph Lauren that was AHAMZING!
Sharon
January 23, 2013 at 10:42 AMI’ve done some thrifting here and there but I still prefer shopping retail. Maybe it’s my Goodwill, but it’s hit or miss for me.
LOVE your fur jacket, it’s gorgeous!
-Sharon
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Bethie the Boo
January 23, 2013 at 10:53 AMI love everything about this look! The fur is amazing!
I agree with everything you said about vintage – it’s a reason that I love it too. I look forward to seeing more of your finds in the coming months!
two birds
January 23, 2013 at 10:54 AMi have a huge love of faux fur in any form. i adore this coat on you! and red is your color!!
stylishbynature
January 23, 2013 at 11:46 AMGreat faux fur coat !! You look FAB 🙂
Sisters in the City
January 23, 2013 at 5:54 PMLove that jacket. I got a similar one from a thrift store as well. I'm glad you are a fan of thrifting too!
Corbynn
Shannon Hearts
January 23, 2013 at 5:55 PMSuch an elegant look. I love this!
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Rachelle
January 23, 2013 at 11:58 AMThis little fur number is amazing, great outfit.
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January 23, 2013 at 1:08 PMlove the fur Xo Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.com
Cammila
January 23, 2013 at 1:43 PMGreat look! And I couldn’t agree more — high style does NOT have to be insanely expensive!
Annie
January 23, 2013 at 1:43 PMLove the fur! This is such a cute look 🙂
Annie
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AllyouneedisFashion
January 23, 2013 at 2:01 PMPrecious look!
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Gabi
January 23, 2013 at 2:04 PMGreat look!
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Shanna Schneider
January 23, 2013 at 2:34 PMWow!!!! This entire look is so classic and trendy!! Loving that fur and top!! I am impressed!! High five!!!
amy
January 23, 2013 at 2:53 PMsuch a cut outfit. I haven’t gone thrift in a long time.
Always Maylee
January 23, 2013 at 3:34 PMYou look gorgeous. I love how you can wear a white skirt in the winter and have it be totally chic!
xo, Yi-chia
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Meredith
January 23, 2013 at 3:36 PMThat faux fur jacket is gorgeous, and I didn’t even know about this online Goodwill site! I’m definitely going to check it out.
Meredith
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Rachel
January 23, 2013 at 3:38 PMDefinitely check it out! Works just like bidding on ebay… I have gotten a lot of great things on there! It’s ShopGoodwill!
marsam
January 23, 2013 at 3:36 PMyou look gorgeous! i’ve seen a lot of fur vests but havent seen any with sleeves like that 🙂
-Marsa
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Corinne
January 23, 2013 at 3:57 PMSuch a great find! I wish there were better vintage/op-shops around where I live, I’d love to be able to find things like that 🙂
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Kacie's Kloset
January 23, 2013 at 5:00 PMThe fur looks amazing with this outfit!
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Piper
January 23, 2013 at 5:27 PMSuch a pretty colour on you 🙂
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jackie jade
January 23, 2013 at 6:40 PMcute outfit!! following you now on bloglovin!
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AJ
January 23, 2013 at 8:49 PMWhat a great find with that faux fur! And that white skirt is great, adds to the vintage look.
-AJ
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Fashionably Yours
January 23, 2013 at 9:13 PMLove the fur coat, so luxe!
Thanks a bunch for stopping by and commenting!
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lyddiegal
January 23, 2013 at 9:52 PMShopping second hand can really be so fun and rewarding! I just love the fur!
Fierce & Fashionable
January 23, 2013 at 11:48 PMYou look great! I need to take up thrifting, I’m always so intimidated by it.
xo Michelle
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Mira
January 24, 2013 at 5:46 AMGreat look. Love the faux fur jacket 🙂
xo
Sarah
January 24, 2013 at 9:58 AMThe faux fur jacket is amazing! I love shopping vintage, but unfortunately I just don’t have a knack for finding great clothing. I can never seem to find the great items that others do. I instead end up with all sorts of random (but cool) things for my apartment. I can’t wait to hear more about your favorite vintage places to shop!
laura
January 24, 2013 at 10:18 AMyou must be really great at shopping for pieces. i feel like i buy cheap quality at a very expensive price… i need help lol. By the way love your outfit. That red is really standingo ut from your outfit. that jacket is super cute by the way. And oh! we have the same pair of boots from just fab 🙂 I love it!
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Julie
January 24, 2013 at 11:07 AMLove this look!! The red is perfect! xo, Julie
Andrea
January 24, 2013 at 11:33 AMlove your fur! you look so chic!
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Jackie Giardina
January 24, 2013 at 12:53 PMlove the fur!
xo Jackie
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Gabi
January 24, 2013 at 2:41 PMYou are welcome to visit the MAC lipstick giveaway now on my blog!
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Heiress
January 24, 2013 at 3:28 PMLove that faux fur jacket !! Can’t believe it’s thrifted ! But yes it’s a great way to own unique items !
Do come back soon to visit us!
Much Love
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Alison
January 24, 2013 at 7:47 PMVintage pieces are always so much more special. I really love this jacket — it’s the cutest thing ever!
xoxo Alison
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Demure in Diamonds
January 25, 2013 at 3:23 AMOMG! The fur, those glasses, that RED! Love it alll 🙂 FAB Rachel!
XO Jenna
Jennifer
January 24, 2013 at 10:05 PMpretty!
xo Jennifer
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Fashionably Yours
January 25, 2013 at 12:33 PMFaux fur, red and white happens to be my favorite combo for this festive season! You totally rock it, Rachel!
Thanks a bunch for your sweet comment!
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Jessica
January 25, 2013 at 12:40 PMWhat a cool jacket! I need to find better thrift stores around me. I did recently find a black formal gown that I’m going to wear at a wedding for $8.99! I’m really proud of myself! haha…
~Jessica
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navy & orange
January 25, 2013 at 3:14 PMlove vintage
xoxo navy & orange
elle sees
January 25, 2013 at 6:59 PMi’m all about thrifting!
Jacy
January 25, 2013 at 10:56 PMAmazing vintage finds! This outfit is so glam, and I’m absolutely loving the fur jacket 🙂
~Jacy
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Outside Looking In
January 27, 2013 at 3:31 PMWow, that fur is simply chic and elegant! I love thrift store finds! Thanks for the nice comment on my blog. Would you like to follow each other?
Tasia of Ruffles & Sequins
January 27, 2013 at 3:41 PMFantastic look Rachel! Red is such a good color for you! Hope you had a fabulous weekend.
H&K Style Journey
January 28, 2013 at 1:49 PMI love thrift store shopping. It’s the thrill of the hunt and finding great items. Your fur jacket is fabulous! Heather
T.
January 28, 2013 at 7:11 PMNice outfit!