22 Mar Thrifty Threads: The $6 Hoodie I’m Obsessed With {it’s all in the details!}
After completing the Try It, Wear It, Love It challenge, it became clear to me that I appreciate casual garments with a bit of flare. Comfort is certainly key, but looking cute is also a factor for me.
And for a few months I had been on the hunt for a hoodie dress. I’m sooooo not a hoodie girl, but something about a hoodie dress just looked so comfortable. While I saw a few cute pieces online for $50-$60, I wasn’t willing to spend that much for trendy gear. Instead, I made a mental note that I was on the hunt for one and my retail prayers were finally answered when I found this hoodie at the Salvation Army.
It was a simple neutral color, super soft and there was a ruffled hem. Thrift store score!
One of the tips I share in Looking Fly on a Dime: How to Find Fabulous Fashion at Any Thrift Shop & Make the Cheap Look Chic, is to always check the return racks and fitting rooms. This is where people discard the pieces they don’t plan to buy, but you can find some nice options. That’s how I found this hoodie.
Though someone didn’t want it, she was perfect for me. It’s a simple style, but the ruffle detail makes it fun and there are even pockets.
The length made it a little too short to be a dress, but I figured out a few ways I’d wear it. I knew it would look great with skinny jeans or leggings and with boots or heels.
And of course I had to style the hoodie with other thrifted finds, including this brocade red coat and vintage beaded jacket.
You never know what you’ll find at a thrift shop because the inventory is constantly changing. However, when you create a thrift wish list and have a clear idea of your personal style, it makes it so much easier to snatch pieces up when you finally do find them.
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I know it’s been forever since I’ve done a proper haul, but stay tuned for a thrift shopping haul video! And if you need any additional thrift shopping tips, check the highlights section of my Instagram profile {@PatriceJWill}. Tons of stuff!
Photos: Katie Mader and @Katherine.ashley.
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