Thrifty Threads – $5 Vintage

You guys remember when I purchased this vintage dress from the Salvation Army? It was initially bought for my LA trip to see a taping of Oprah’s final post Oscar show. But the weather was a bit crisp so she stayed packed away in my luggage. Well I finally got around to wearing it five months later.

A lime green dress with shoulder pads sounds all wrong but it’s the details that make this frock so fun: draping at the waist, deep v-neck and paisley like print.

My accessories were minimal, just a couple of thin necklaces, my favorite Michael Kors strappy sandals and an orange clutch for a punch of color.

It wasn’t until I looked at the photos that I  realized I went with a citrus color scheme: lemon (gold accessories), lime (green dress) and orange (clutch).

Breakdown:
Dress: vintage, thrifted for $5 // Necklaces: gifted from Nordstrom and from grandma’s closet // Heels: Michael Kors, gifted // Clutch: thrifted

Week 44 of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge (a full year where I only buy second-hand clothing) is down. Only 8 more weeks to go!

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23 Comments
  • Ashley Danielle
    Posted at 18:08h, 08 July Reply

    Love the dress! The outfit is so cute! I can’t believe you got that dress for just $5!! I need to go shopping with you ASAP! 🙂

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 20:42h, 10 July Reply

      Ashley!!! Yes, we need to go thrifting not now, but right now. Just let me know when you’re in the city and you know I’m ready! 

  • Alex
    Posted at 18:41h, 08 July Reply

    I love it Patrice! Cute dress 🙂

  • Monique
    Posted at 19:18h, 08 July Reply

    You look SO CUTE HERE!!! Love the color, the jewelry – just everything.

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 20:42h, 10 July Reply

      thanks Monique 🙂 *blushing*

  • Brandizell
    Posted at 18:07h, 09 July Reply

    That dress is Fabulous on you! Love the accessories too. You’ve inspired me to  head to the thrift store 🙂

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 20:42h, 10 July Reply

      Yay, I’m so happy I inspired you to thrift. Let me know if you find any good stuff, which I know you will! 

  • The Retro Natural
    Posted at 21:44h, 09 July Reply

    I love green on you, and your hair style works well with the style of dress, chic!

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 18:18h, 14 July Reply

      Thanks. I never knew green suited me until now 🙂

  • Penny Chic
    Posted at 00:43h, 14 July Reply

    The dress looks AMAZING on you!! I love the combo of the green and orange too.

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 18:18h, 14 July Reply

      Thanks! 

  • Sneza
    Posted at 03:09h, 14 July Reply

    You are a very cute girl.

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 18:18h, 14 July Reply

      You’re too sweet to say that 🙂

  • Jennifer (thelooksforless.com)
    Posted at 16:41h, 14 July Reply

    this dress was MADE for you! the cut the color, it’s gorgeous and you’re beautiful, as always!

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 18:24h, 14 July Reply

      Jenn, you’re too kind. Right back at ya pretty lady 🙂

  • Anonymous
    Posted at 05:08h, 22 July Reply

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  • Sherry Singleton
    Posted at 00:00h, 26 July Reply

    I can’t get enough of the entire world of thrifting. I love the green and the shape of the dress..very flattering!

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 01:19h, 26 July Reply

      Thanks! Thrifting rocks 🙂

  • Eva
    Posted at 16:39h, 12 August Reply

    That dress is so beautiful and so flattering on you!  What a find for $5

    • Anonymous
      Posted at 16:25h, 15 August Reply

      Thanks so much Eva 🙂

  • Eva
    Posted at 16:39h, 12 August Reply

    That dress is so beautiful and so flattering on you!  What a find for $5

  • shopping with betty boop
    Posted at 08:39h, 15 October Reply

    stunning color and fit on  u

  • Kathy_hobart
    Posted at 09:23h, 04 June Reply

    I have almost the identical necklace gifted to me from my Mom who had it passed down from my Grandma!

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