03 Aug Thrifty Threads 365: Housing Works Haul, Part Two
Earlier this week I showed you my recent Housing Works haul from the Buy the Bag sale. But I found so many goodies {63 pieces for $50 equals less than 80 cents for each item}, I had to split the post up over two days. I gave you a glimpse at the awesome coats and tops I nabbed {including a St. John cardigan} and now it’s time for the bottoms.
My style definitely leans more towards dresses, flirty skirts and even casual skinny jeans, and I found all of the aforementioned.
Peep what I walked away with.
The very first item I saw poking out of a bin was a black tutu {pictured above}. I wasn’t sure what to do with it, but how could I pass up a tutu?! It’s actually going to be a part of my Halloween costume.
I already told you I’m obsessed with Forever 21 skinny jeans, but it’s usually tricky for me when it comes to thrifting denim, especially if there’s no fitting room. But I was lucky and found three suitable pairs from Levi’s, J. Crew and Hudson. The Hudson jeans in particular {on the right} fit like a glove. These retail for a little over $150, and I got them for less than a buck.
I love the pockets and gold details on the magenta skirt and the floral Milly mini is divine
And the dresses I found are just amazing. Some are spring and summer appropriate but they can easily transition to fall with tights and a cardigan.
Free People and Banana Republic
the plaid dress has a mod feel and the vintage, printed frock is a great addition to my modern closet
I have to say, this was one of my best Buy the Bag trips yet. My year long Thrifty Threads 365 challenge is almost up, but with amazing pieces like these, I haven’t missed shopping for “new” clothes. Because in my eyes, these clothes are new {to me} and they’re super affordable, which makes them even better!
What’s been your greatest thrift store score so far? Do you prefer thrift shopping versus going to a department store or major chain?
Maria Kreps
Posted at 08:23h, 03 AugustI love your blog! You have inspired me to shop at thrift stores more often. On Sunday I scored an awesome pair of Guess jeans for $8, among other things. I love finding great bargains like that.
Looking Fly on a Dime
Posted at 11:11h, 03 AugustThanks so much! Gotta love a good bargain 🙂
Alex
Posted at 11:08h, 03 AugustNice, i love the floral skirt. Super cute…and the tutu
Ljtrautman
Posted at 11:11h, 03 AugustMy closet is about 80% Thrifted, both of my girls love to shop thrift as well. We save so much money and have the largest wardrobes. I am currently trying to decorate our renovated farm house out of upcycled and recycled items.
pntszdinFluence
Posted at 11:44h, 03 AugustLove the tutu!!!!!
Ayb
Posted at 12:23h, 03 AugustYou scored a Milly item for less than a dollar?! That is a SUPER DUPER score! Congrats to you. Wish we had a Housing Works out here (West Coast). Love your blog.
TheFabChick
Posted at 15:00h, 03 Augustsome great finds, as always!
Tmazionsmith
Posted at 19:01h, 04 AugustYou seem to find awesome stuff wherever you go! How often do you switch out pieces? I seem to give things away with the turn of every season, then just buy more. I don’t really feel guilty because I rarely pay more than $8 – $10 for anything I buy, and usually it is far less. Just wondering how often you rotate/restyle your stuff. As far as my best/favorite find, I found a dress that is short enough that it could also be a long shirt over jeans – it has a black and white pattern with a yellow band, making it an empire waist (ties in a bow in back). I absolutely love it – and I found it for $6 at Goodwill.
Looking Fly on a Dime
Posted at 16:46h, 05 AugustI try to take inventory on my closet every 3 or 4 months. Anything I haven’t worn within that time or whatever just doesn’t fit my style any more, I give to friends or donate back to the thrift store.
Eva
Posted at 13:36h, 09 AugustWOW i’m so excited. i’m moving to boston and would totally make a trip to new york for the bag the buy. i can’t believe you got all of that for so little…how exactly does it work?
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Posted at 12:02h, 14 August[…] let your homies help you out. I can’t even take credit for half of the pieces I found at the Housing Works Buy the Bag sale. I was with a group of three or four people and we helped each other by splitting up and when […]
nathalie
Posted at 15:37h, 13 Septemberis there a housing works in nyc? I don;t know where the store is and I want to find one!