We have another very small (but mighty) thrift ‘haul’ for this month. With the recent rearranging of my closet to build drawers, I’ve actually done a bit more purging… which makes me very picky when deciding whether to add in any new items.
So, let’s see what made the cut:
Sundance cardigan, $7.99
I saw this cardigan from across the aisle and immediately loved the chunky knit and the variation in the dye color. Upon closer inspection, I was thrilled to see it is super soft and 100% cotton… so basically everything I want in a sweater! It has a size tag of XXL, but I tried it on and it fits like a generous large. I’ve already worn this a few times over t-shirts and I LOVE it so much. Out of curiosity, I checked the Sundance website and it looks like after 35 years in business, they closed up shop in September 2025. Very sad, as they definitely had a Natural Life-type vibe that I love.
5-Drawer Storage Unit, $7.99
I was looking for some storage and came across this beast of a unit for only $7.99! Similar units sell at Target and on Amazon anywhere from $50 – 90, so this was quite the steal. I gave it a wipe down with a bleach wipe when I got home and this will be perfect to organize stuff in our basement. I also picked up a couple smaller plastic storage containers for just $1.99 (not pictured) and they look like they’ve never been used. So if you’re needing to do some organizing, don’t sleep on the thrift store supplies!
Over Labor Day weekend, my favorite thrift store had a 50% off sale on clothing, accessories and shoes. I ended up picking up a bunch of random pieces and crossing my fingers that they’d fit… so let’s check out my haul. If you’d prefer the video try-on version, I linked that at the end of the post.
Pink and White cotton dress, $6
The day I went thrifting, I wore a similar convertible dress/skirt with the same type of runched top. So, I was thinking that this one could potentially be styled the same way. Once I got this dress home, washed and tried it on… it doesn’t really work to fold over the top (it’s too lumpy). So, I’m going to try this one as a dress first and then if that’s not getting enough wear, I may chop it into a skirt. It needs to marinate in my closet for a bit though, so I’m sticking it with my summer dresses, and I’ll revisit it next spring.
Cotton Tiered Dress, $6
I’m OBSESSED with this dress (I swear it looks better on… check out the video at the end). It’s a really thick feeling cotton and there is sparkly thread woven through the layers of the skirt. I was hoping that the top fit my bust and if it didn’t I was going to turn this into a skirt. Thankfully, it fits great! I love the flutter sleeves and it looks super cute alone, styled with a belt or topped with a cardigan. I can’t wait to wear this in the fall and winter.
Orvis Linen Blouse, $4.50
I like the oversized cut and the stripes on this linen blend top. I tried it on over my tee at the store to check that it could button over my bust without pulling and it had plenty of room. SCORE! I styled this with the black jeans below, but due to human error didn’t record it. However, I threw it on with some denim shorts over the weekend and it’s super breezy and cool.
Cotton Tee, $2.50
A perfect oversized-but-still-slim v-neck cotton tee shirt for $2.50. Yes, please. I’ve been wearing this nonstop since I got it – it’s basically a cycle of wear, throw in laundry, wash, fold, wear again.
Men’s Levi’s 505 Jeans, $8.50
I follow a couple style influencer-type people on Instagram and they always look so dang cute in oversized men’s jeans. I was curious if this could work on my body type or if it was just for skinny people with no hips, so I figured I’d give it a try with some thrifted jeans. I was looking for a pair in a washed out black and this pair of Levi’s 505 jeans were EXACTLY what I imagined inside my head.
The pockets are ginormous and the cotton is nice and thick. I tried them rolled up and they do give a fun ‘boyfriend fit’ on me. I’m excited to try styling these a few different ways once the weather cools down. I think they will look great with a fitted tee and Chucks, or a nice flowy v-neck sweater and Doc Marten’s.
Men’s Lee Jeans, $7.50
When I was in the men’s jeans section, I also found this pair of brown jeans that I like. The color is a nice neutral and once again, they look awfully cute with the bottoms rolled up. I did try this in a couple different outfits in the video below, so let me know your thoughts.
Oh and fun fact – even though I’m a size 10/12ish and 5’7”… if either pair of these jeans don’t work for me, I can pass them off to my 6’4” husband to wear. I have no idea how that math works.
Peloton Sweatshirt, $2.75
I love Peloton workout wear and have a few pieces from when they have sales on their website. This sweatshirt is fantastic and I’m happy to have found it for less than $3.
Flowerpot, $5.50
Such a cute flowerpot, right?! I immediately washed it and re-homed my money tree into this when I got home.
Nanette Lapore Sunglasses, $3
I usually don’t even check the sunglasses section, but I was right there looking at pins and this pair caught my eye. They’re sparkly and big and adorable, so why not?
I’m so excited to share this month’s Thrift Haul with you, because I think it might be the BEST haul of the year! I went out to my favorite thrift store for some ‘medicinal thrifting’ for my mental health and I found so many amazing goodies.
Let’s check it out:
Black Cotton Slip, $6.79
I actually own this exact slip in white, which is why I recognized it as a slip and not a skirt when I was flipping through the racks. I bought it a few years ago from Amazon and the current cost is $23. I’m quite happy to add this to my closet for less than $7 for any black slip needs that may arise in the future.
Pink Tulle Skirt, $6.79
This is another ‘cheapie Amazon find’, but I really liked it and it was secondhand, so I’ll allow it. On the website it’s called a ‘prom skirt’ (for $30) but it’s just a sparkly pink skirt with a layer of tulle overtop and a stretchy waistband. This is surprisingly cute on and I feel like it will pair well with a pair of Docs and a graphic tee. For $7, I couldn’t pass it up. Especially because I have a niece obsessed with sparkly tulle skirts and she will totally think I’m a princess in this.
Eileen Fisher Cotton Skirt, $9.49
As you all know, I have a weakness for Eileen Fisher, so to find this classic skirt for less than $10 had my heart racing. There was no sizing tag though, so I just eyeballed it and crossed my fingers it would fit. And… it does! I thought that this might be linen, but according to the side interior tag, it’s 100% organic cotton. The retail price was somewhere between $158 -198 according to my research. As it is, I’ll be pairing this with a graphic tee or comfy tank top this summer.
Kerri Rosenthal Vacance Pintuck Skirt, $9.49
Even though I didn’t recognize the designer’s name, I had a feeling that this skirt was one of those items that had a shocking retail price. Some things that tipped me off: the cotton of the skirt is a really nice weight, the pintuck/lace details are done really well, and there is a full cotton slip underneath to give it an extra swish factor. Also, the fact that the brand did an extra embroidery detail of a heart on the back of the waistband… cheapo brands don’t spend extra time/money with those little details. So, I was surprised, but also not surprised, to find that this was the “Vacance Pintuck Skirt” from Kerri Rosenthal that retails for $328!
Once again, I didn’t try it on until I got home… but unfortunately the top tier fits me a little wonky. BUT, I’ve done this exact tailoring trick before where I move the waistband to the top of the second tier, so I got right on that. Here’s the “after” and I’m super happy with how it turned out!
Okay, let’s stop here for a sec because I just want to point out that with the last four items I paid $33 and the total retail prices equal $539!
Thrifting is the BEST!
On to the last item… and it’s a doozie!
Dooney & Bourke All Weather Leather Tack/Marble Bag, $44.44
The thrift store had a big hanging display with a bunch of purses behind the counter, so I was squinting over at it and saw the profile of this little saddle bag. I asked the nice lady to let me take a look, took a quick peruse, and purchased it ASAP before she took it away from me or someone else tried to steal it out of my hands!
I saw that it was fully leather, had an old school Dooney & Bourke “Made in the USA” tag inside and looked like it was in perfect condition. That was ALL I needed to know. Once I got home, I did all the research and found that it is the All Weather Leather Tack bag that is also called the Marble bag in British Tan. It was sold sometime between 1988 – 1992 and retailed around $200.
I would say that this is pretty comparable to my vintage Coach bags, in that the design is so classic and the leather is so hearty. I absolutely love it and it fills a hole in my closet for a small brown leather bag. It’s the perfect crossbody to hold my wallet, glasses and phone while I’m out and about on my daily adventures!
