03 Dec Thrifty Threads: The Chic $3 Jeans I Almost Didn’t Buy

It’s no secret I’m an all-skinny-jeans-everything type of girl. But every now and then we should step out of our comfort zone and try something new. That’s been happening a lot lately when it comes to denim. Last month it was a pair of bootcut jeans that fit me like a glove and now I’m absolutely obsessed with these high waisted, relaxed jeans I scored from the Salvation Army for $3.

See the full story below and why I almost passed on the jeans!

If you follow my Snapchat adventures {@PatriceJWill}, these jeans should look really familiar. I bought them a few weeks ago from the 46th Street Salv Army and I was on the fence. I knew I wanted and needed some jeans {remember, you’ve gotta have a thrift wish list!}, so I was happy when I found a pair of black skinny jeans but I also wanted to try a different style.

The great thing about thrift shopping is you can experiment and have fun without investing a ton! The boyfriend jeans were half off so they were either $2.50 or $3. I kinda had an idea of how I would style them and decided to take a chance. Again, I prefer skinny jeans, but again, why not take a chance?

I’m so glad I did!

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One way to get a bit of control over relaxed, long jeans is to simply cuff the hem. And the cuff doesn’t have to be super neat. Also, the high waist meant it was perfect to pair with a crop top, so I rocked this long sleeve black crop I scored from Rainbow at the beginning of the year. And my vintage striped blazer was the perfect finishing touch. I know some people are a bit iffy about mixing black {the crop top} and blue {blazer}, but it’s a style combo that can work really well!

But the real star of the show is these ombre glitter heels from ShoeDazzle. They add a glam feel to what might otherwise be a pretty boring look. When I was shooting photos for this look, a few women stopped and complimented these beauties! And I kept the gold theme going with a Lydell NYC Euclid bracelet, which I sandwiched in between chunky thrifted bangles.

Again, I’m so happy I took a chance with these jeans. Even though I write about fashion for a living, even I have moments where certain looks make me pause or I start doubting if I can/should wear something.

If you see a new look and tell yourself, “I could never pull that off!“, think again! Fashion should be fun, so why not give it a try?

What’s your most recent thrift store purchase? Have you experimented with any new-to-you trends?