how-to-thrift-shop-thrift-shopping-strategy-vintage-christian-dior-coat When it comes to thrift shopping, there's always this urge to be the first in line and at the store. I totally get it. The inventory is limited and it's not like the same garment is available in a ton of sizes {like at traditional department stores}, but I've found some serious value in being one of the last people to shop the store or a major warehouse sale.Here's why...

vintage-christian-dior-coat-forever-21-dress-white-aline-skirt-quilted-skirt I know so many people who still believe the outdated style advice that you can't wear white after Labor Day. But we know that's not true, right? Right!It's never about what color you wear, it's always about the material. White linen pants in the winter? No way! But white denim or a knit skirt? Yup. Here's how I styled the white skirt I recently scored from Strawberry. I paired it with my cheap chic finds, including my thrifted Dior coat for a fun winter look.

Thrifty Threads 365 is a fashion challenge where I will only thrift shop for an entire year. I’ll show you how it’s easy and wallet friendly to satisfy your style needs with secondhand finds. For full details, check the original post here.vintage-dior-double-breasted-coat-outfit-of-the-dayToday is the last day of 2014, so that means it's the final day of Thrifty Threads 365! For the entire year I've solely relied on clothes and accessories from the thrift shop, without spending a single dime on new clothing {excluding underwear, of course!}.What better way to close the challenge out than with a statement making coat? I scored this vintage Christian Dior* double breasted coat from the massive Salvation Army coat sale and I'd say it was $23 well spent!