Thursday, May 6, 2010

Street Fashion Round-up: 6 Looks You Can Recreate with Thrift Store Finds

I've collected some spring and summer appropriate looks from street fashion sites that are totally doable on a thrift store budget. You won't be able to exactly replicate the look, but with some Goodwill trips and using what you've already got, you could work these looks into your own outfits.

1. Loose fitting blouse / ripped skinny jeans combo



Dolman style tops are really easy to find in retails stores right now. I got a purple dolman sleeve top at DEB for $3 off of the clearance rack a few months ago. But, hello, this style was popular in the 70s, 80s, and 90s, so it's definitely possible for you to find something similar in thrift stores with a little hunting. Grab a pair of snug fitting light wash jeans, tear if you wish, and voila! This woman has spiced up the outfits with accessories, like her rad sunglasses.

2. Blazer / oversized tee / opaque tights / slouchy boots



Every thrift store has at least one rack of blazers. A few weeks ago I got three New York & Co blazers for work for just $5 each! Oversized teeshirts are overabundant in places like Goodwill and the Salvation army. Vintage slouchy boots are more sought after, but as you saw in a past entry, it's possible to find them for good prices.

3. Layering different prints, fabrics, textures, eras...



This outfit combines so much at once without looking bad. There are some expensive pieces in this outfit -- like the Alexander McQueen sheer scarf (if it's authentic), but even this can be replicated with thrift store finds. Most thrift stores and vintage boutiques have a rack divoted to scarves. The metallic shoes might be a challenge. However, there are a lot of 80s and 90s esque items in this outfit that are likely to be found while thrifting.

Here are some other cool looks:





1 comment:

  1. some really cool looks right there that can definitely be replicated from thrift shops, or at least influence other, similar purchases.. I could do without the four foxes that had to lose their lives for the last gals outfit...the outfit underneath was beautiful enough!

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