Dear Fashionomics Friends,
It’s been a great month on the op shopping front, as you will soon see.
I have unfortunately put on weight, so was motivated to check out the op shop when none of my summer pants or shorts fitted 🙁 . I didn’t want to spend a lot as I am hopeful of getting active and dropping a size soon … but I found quite a few pieces which will tide me over in the meantime!
And if I didn’t tell you there were from the op shop, you’d never be able to tell. It’s amazing the quality you can find!
Earlier in the month, my sis and I went shopping in the city, and I found a couple more bargain bits and pieces (new this time!) there.
So let’s have a look at all my loot, before we get to my running total for fashion in 2016!
Summer Shorts and Pants
Check ’em out – from top to bottom – Target denim shorts $5 (worn with thrifted top – but more on this one shortly); black Witchery cheesecloth pants, $4; black 3/4 leggings, $3.50 (no pic sorry!); and black capri pants, $4.
Striped Dress
Couldn’t resist this striped dress on the specials rack Crossroads for $20 (was $39.95), one of those great “everywhere” dresses.
Topping it all Off!
More stripes, featuring a cold shoulder. I have a black maxi skirt that I never wear, as it needed a fitted top to go with it. This one will do nicely; it was $19.95 at Cotton On.
This midriff top came from Valley Girl for a teeny $4.95 (I think it was originally $9.95). What can I say – it was a bargain, and I loved the style and print, even though there is NO CHANCE I will allow my midriff to show when wearing it! I will be wearing it over a plain black slip dress, thanks very much!
I also found some lovely tops at the op shop.
How gorgeous is this Katies hot pink top? Despite the fact that it’s a very on-trend off the shoulder style, I found it at my fave Salvos store for just $5.
This silky number has a Target Collections label. Although there is not much call for “corporate wear” in my life these days, for $5 it still had to come home with me. Besides, it will be handy for the occasional client meeting.
It’s hard to find a well cut and flattering black tank top but this one from Paper Scissors does the trick! It was $5.
And finally – a tropical print top that is cool and casual. Not sure if it’s “me” or not, but for $4 I figured it was worth a try.
Secondhand Shoes?
Some people are funny about buying shoes from the op shop. I just wipe them with disinfectant, or put insoles in them. In all honesty, both of these looked like they had never been worn – and I’ve already been giving them a workout!
I can’t remember exactly what I paid for them – so I’ll hazard a guess and say $5 each.
SEPTEMBER SUMMARY
Items bought: 12
This month’s total original ticket “value”: $115.35
I paid: $90.40
YTD Spend: $812.36
Now it’s your turn – what goodies did you add to your wardrobe this month? Do you like to op shop?