One of the many, many great things about thrift shopping is you can try out new trends or looks you would normally stray away from. It makes you a bit more adventurous because you’re not really investing in a style. If you try it and don’t like it, no big deal. And that’s exactly what I did earlier this year when I bought a pair of lace shorts while thrift shopping in San Francisco at Buffalo Exchange.
I love anything with lace, so I snatched the shorts up quickly. I posted a photo on Facebook of my new thrift store score and someone asked, “so how are you going to wear them?” That’s when I asked myself, oh shoot, how am I going to wear them! I feared the lace bottoms would look a bit childish, kinda Little Bo Peep-ish.
But when I’m faced with a tricky garment, my motto is: keep it simple and let the accessories do the work. So that’s what I did.
My top was a basic beige tank and since the look was pretty monochromatic, I wanted a pop with the necklace, a tribal bangle and cocktail ring.
And the shoes, you can’t forget the shoes. Typically I go for a flat sandal or low heel if my hem is on the short side, but I went all out with my wooden platform heels from DSW. These bad boys are about five inches high but surprisingly comfortable.
Week 42 of my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge {a full year where I only buy second-hand clothing} is down. Only 10 more weeks to go!
