Thrifty Threads – High & Bright

Ah, red. That oh so bright hue that you either love to rock or it’s just too bright for your taste. I’m one who fully embraces color so when I found a pair of red pants at the Goodwill Outlet {clothing is priced at $1.69/lb}, I grabbed them with a quickness. Even in a bin full of clothing it was hard to miss them! I threw them in my basket unsure if I’d actually purchase them. As much as I love color, red pants are a bit much. And could I pull off high waisted pants? I finally decided I needed them in my life.

I’m a sucker for pleats and pockets and a bright hue.


With such a statement piece, I kept the rest of my outfit super simple with a lace top and a few necklaces.


Though the temps in NYC are warming up, I kept the chill away with my fitted leather jacket from the Salvation Army coat sale.

You can never go wrong with strappy sandals and these Michael Kors are everything to me. They were a gift from a former boss almost four years ago and I’ve been in love with Michael ever since.

The accessories are fun (pendant necklaces and a rabbit ring) but don’t overshadow the look.

Breakdown:
Jacket: thrifted for $10
Shirt: thrifted for $1
Pants: Liz Claiborne, thrifted for $1
Shoes: Michael Kors, gifted
Ring: urban Outfitters, $10
Necklaces: courtesy of my grandma (the jade pendant) and Spring Shoes

Week 36 of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge (a full year where I only buy second-hand clothing) is down. Only 16 more weeks to go!

17 Comments
  • Alex
    Posted at 15:50h, 13 May Reply

     So cute! I love the pants, I don’t know if I can pull of red pants though. And the ring is so cute 🙂

  • Jessica
    Posted at 15:52h, 13 May Reply

     I love the pants Patrice! I have a similar pair of cobalt blue pants. Question: what nail polish is that???

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 16:05h, 13 May Reply

      Thanks! The polish is Spring Street by NYC Color; it’s their quick dry polish. 

  • Lexi
    Posted at 15:55h, 13 May Reply

     LOVE this! This outfit is soooo cute.

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 16:07h, 13 May Reply

      thanks Lexi! 

  • Jen
    Posted at 17:28h, 13 May Reply

     Wow! What a gem! Are you LA based? I’ve gotta try and look harder…

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 17:56h, 13 May Reply

      Thanks. And yup, I’m in NYC! 

  • Jen
    Posted at 17:29h, 13 May Reply

     Ooops, saw you’re from NY! Nevermind!

  • Stephania Andrade
    Posted at 19:28h, 13 May Reply

     these are all GREAT finds. I’m a little jealous to be honest! You definitely pull off the bright red pants! Love it 🙂

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 19:58h, 13 May Reply

      Thanks! These are in the running to become my new fave pair of pants 🙂

  • soofriends/Donna
    Posted at 13:01h, 22 May Reply

    Everything vintage is in again, so it’s definitely a compliment to tell you that you look like you should be in an 80s video! It’s an awesome outfit and I’m jealous too.

  • Alissa Wilson
    Posted at 00:30h, 25 May Reply

    Oh, you look so chic. Please takre me thrifting with you

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 20:16h, 25 May Reply

      Thanks Alissa! You’re always welcome to come and thrift with me. Just sign up for one of the Adventures in Thrifting trips or just email me 🙂

  • Charita
    Posted at 01:07h, 02 June Reply

    I love your blog !You have inspired me to thrift shop! Check out my first thrift shopping experience at CherrieAmore.com 

    • Looking Fly on a Dime
      Posted at 21:09h, 02 June Reply

      Thanks Charita! I’ll definitely check your blog out and comment. Gotta love thrifting 🙂

  • Sherry Singleton
    Posted at 00:07h, 26 July Reply

    This entire outfit is GORGEOUS!!! Lace…leather…high waist…LOVE!!

  • Bridget Craven
    Posted at 02:33h, 22 September Reply

    I am in love with that caramel colored jacket. and for that price ONCE again I bet you thought you were stealing.  

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