20 Dec

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Remember a few weeks ago when I asked you gals if I should continue my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge? Well, it was clear that it's time for me to resurrect the no-new-clothes-for-a-year challenge.
I did it back in 2010 and 2011 {check out the final results here},and this is the first time I'll do the challenge from January through December.
Just like the previous times, I can only purchase secondhand clothes for a year, but this time around, you can get involved.

09 Dec

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thrifty threads, thrift store style, looking fly on a dimeOne of the most antiquated fashion myths is the idea that you should never wear white after Labor Day. Yes, you can {and should!} wear white this winter season. It's crisp, clean and has an automatic chic-ness to it. Of course it's all about the material. White linen pants would be a no-no in winter, but a sharp white/cream/off white coat is a definite yes.

Winter is rearing her frigid, ugly head so that means it's time for me to whip out my trusty fur collar Zara coat I scored from Housing Works Buy the Bag. As it turned out, my entire look {minus the gloves and tights} was thrifted and head to toe cost less than $25.

06 Dec

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Where can you normally find me on a Wednesday? The Salvation Army {46th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues}! Most of the clothes and accessories are 50 percent off on Wednesday so you can seriously rack up. On my last Salvation Army haul, I spent $85 and found more than a dozen goodies. Well, this time around I spend less than 10 bucks but walked away with three fun pieces, including a pair of booties, a French Connection dress and vintage frock.

02 Dec

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If you're not new to Looking Fly on a Dime, then you may remember my Thrifty Threads 365 challenge. And if you're not familiar, let me give you a quick refresher...
Thrifty Threads 365 was a year long thrift shopping challenge I originally started in September 2010. I only purchased secondhand clothing for 365 days {the only new clothing I could buy was undergarments}. Well, I successfully completed two separate cycles of Thrifty Threads 365 {first in September 2010-September 2011 and then October 2011-October 2012}. Both times I shopped thrift and vintage shops and the last time, I even stuck to a $50/month budget. I ended up spending just $460 on clothing for 2012.
Well, I'm thinking of starting Thrifty Threads 365 up again...

25 Nov

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I've been blogging now for four years and though Looking Fly on a Dime® isn't strictly about thrifting, it's one of the things I've become known for. And though I've answered tons of do's and don'ts on secondhand shopping, I tend to get the same  questions over and over again.
Well, now I'm gathering the top five questions I get and compiling them in one convenient post. From how do you find a thrift store to the options for plus size women to easy ways to effectively sanitize your clothes and accessories, everything is below.