Kelly: I am in a sick suit. I am sick. This is the most enthusiasm I could muster to show you this navy two-piece I got second-hand for $6.00. The fabric is a stiff silk/wool blend and is tailored like death. When I bought it, I thought it looked like a Hillary Clinton power-suit. When I tried it on at home, Jason told me I looked like a martial artist.
K: Martial artist turns to old lady fortune-teller when I pair the long suit coat with a silk turban and tulip-print dress.
K: Remember when we used to go to the Banana Republic in the mall and hunt through the sale jewelry? That’s where I got these earrings five years ago. I probably thought they were a bargain at $10.00-15.00. Now I buy a whole outfit for that much.
N: Yes, yes. Not that these aren’t a great pair of earrings, but we get better treasures for better prices these days!
K: A belt is essential to define the waistline, even under a jacket.
K: The union label in this dress tells me it was made between 1974 and 1995. I’m guessing early 90s. I love the two-tier ruffled hem.
K: I traded some dresses that didn’t fit anymore for these vintage purple suede heels at Lux Fashion Lounge.
N: These pumps make me pee my pants a little. Your freakishly tiny feet mean you always get the best vintage shoes!
K: The blue coat, green bag, and purple heels all work together as dark jewel tones. A pop of orange is always a good idea.
Nicole: I picked this suit up on our very first thrift store fashion expedition! It’s orange tweed, satin lined, and oh-so perfectly tailored. While absolutely beautiful, it’s a little costume-y when worn all together.
K: Ah, yes. The thrifting trip that revolutionized the way we dressed and shopped. No big deal, you guys, it was just the beginning of a whole new perspective on fashion for us.
N: Pair the suit jacket with high-waisted cropped pants and silk shell for the Equestrian in the City look
K: Looking at this picture, one would never know what a reluctant model you were at first. You are working the shit out of that outfit!
N: This jacket has awesome jewel buttons. And like Kelly mentioned earlier, a belt is a must for tying any outfit together, especially if you’re wearing anything high-waisted.
N: My entire outfit was thrifted, except the suede riding boots. Another throwback from our days when we worshiped Banana Republic.
K: We repent our misplaced praise.
N: I chose this silk Liz Claiborne scarf (birthday gift from my boo!) because the blue/grey hues matched my pants. These vintage slacks from Koret of California are cropped, but when tucked into boots they look just like riding breeches, dontcha think?
N: My earrings are little glass studs that look just like the buttons on my coat. Details, details, details!
Thrifting changes everything.
