With May flying by, it’s time to talk about my May thrifting. Which is actually pretty lame. It’s been a pretty busy month, so I actually only had one opportunity to check out the thrift store. Let’s take a look at this very small thrift haul…
Talbots 100% silk pleated skirt, $9.99
That’s right. A perfect condition, 100% silk, pleated, vintage Talbot skirt. {dreamy sigh} Yes, I already own a skirt this color. But, for $10 I couldn’t pass up this beauty! It is so lightweight and flowy with a built-in slip and I think it will be wonderful to wear to work on those sweltering hot days that you don’t want to get dressed up.
And that’s it. That’s all I thrifted this month.
However, I did also buy something off Poshmark. So since it’s a second hand buy, I feel like it’s thrifting adjacent…
Lucky Brand dress, $30
This was listed as ‘like new, worn once’ and the seller accepted my $30 offer. If this dress looks familiar, it’s because I have it in a different colorway:
And it’s literally one of my favorite dresses that has been worn so much that my cost-per-wear is down in the single digits.
The only problem is… I accidently bought the wrong size. The dress I own and love is a size large and the new green version is a size XL. Oops. Normally a little extra fabric isn’t a big deal with this type of fit and flare dress, but it actually does look much too big on me.
So I need to make a decision:
- Relist the dress on Poshmark and buy a large when one pops up.
- Add a belt and call it a day
- Sew the bodice area and waist a bit smaller, so it fits me better.
Since I already own the new dress, I’m leaning towards option 3 and customizing the dress for my shape. So it may be added to my sewing pile to attack some time over the next few weeks!
This dress is so pretty! I think you would be happier if you customized it to your body. If you wore it with a belt, if you are anything like me, you would think, maybe I should sew this a little smaller. Every time you put that belt on. I think you made the right choice!
Thanks Nancy!