I don’t know if you guys noticed this or not, but a lot of thrift stores combine their vintage clothes with their Halloween costumes during October. Keeping that in mind, and keeping in mind that “Halloween” items are now 50% off at Goodwill, I thrifted this chrysanthemum coat dress for a mere $6.50 last weekend:
Now you may be thinking, “Gracey, what’s that peeking out below the hem of your awesome chrysanthemum coat dress?” Well, lemme show you:
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| Well, hello there, Pleated Skirt. |
Yep, I layered the coat dress over a cream pleated skirt (vintage, thrifted) so the skirt would flash when I walked. I also wore a black turtleneck (Gap), black tights (Spanx “High Waist Tight End Tights” via Nordstrom) and black booties (Nine West “Peekaboo” via Piperlime). And I then I belted the whole shebang with a patent leather belt (Nine West via Ross).
I’m hesitant to say this coat dress is my favorite thrifted item ever, but it’s definitely in my top 10. I love the fabric and I love that it’s handmade, which I know because the tag says is that it was “Especially handmade by Anne.” So, thank you, Anne, wherever you may be, for making this awesome coat dress and for donating it for me to find. You’re the best.
Also the best? Meagan of Spunky Chateau for hosting the Thursday’s are for Thrifters link party. Thanks, Meagan!
I have tomorrow off for Veterans Day, so I won’t be posting again until Monday. I hope everyone has a lovely (and hopefully long) weekend.
Happy Thursday, All!
Gracey
That coat dress is amazing! Great find! Have a wonderful long weekend, Gracey!
ReplyDeleteGracey! This outfit is so full of fabulousness I can hardly STAND it! I love it!!! I'd wear that in a skinny minute! ~Serene
ReplyDeleteWhat a super fabulous find and for such an awesome price. When I have discretionary income/when Mia is in town, I hope to have half your luck on the fabulous finds department. :D
ReplyDeleteThat pleated skirt is way too dreamy, btws.
This outfit is gorgeous. I absolutely love how you layered the dress over the skirt. And the turtleneck was a great choice as well. Just brilliant all around.
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xo,
Tracy
I love that you layered it. That pleated skirt and booties are awesome. Have a great weekend and enjoy Gracey! :D
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The print is really gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAhhh I never even thought to look in the Halloween section for vintage pieces but I'm telling you if I could find something as nice as your coat dress I would be one happy gal! I love the pleated skirt underneath.
ReplyDeleteit's a beautiful coat dress Gracey, you got good taste. The floral print is gorgeous and you have the height to carry such large prints. The pleated skirt under is so cute. This is an unconventional fall outfit and I have to say you rock it!
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i love the coat!! it has such a fab pattern!
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Gracey, i LOVE this dress on you. it's fantastic. loving the print and colors. love that you wore a cute pleated skirt under it. you're so creative!!!
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Gracey, I have done this too. I shop it all, even the kids section because people hide/relocate items a lot in thrift stores. Great find and love the skirt too. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xo
ReplyDeleteNiiiiiiiiiiiiiice work!!! This coat is absolutely stellar, real outfit-maker. I love looking through random sections of the thrift store, just in case I find something in hiding :)
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I love the pleated skirt peeking out. Nice touch!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great find, really beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend :)
awesome. that is all!
ReplyDeleteUhh, okay, that's only one of my new favorite things. I think I'm going to take a quick (oh, I crack myself up, "quick") thrift jaunt tonight, and I'm going to try and channel your and Sal's thrifting luck, for serious. Finding handmade items is such fun! I wonder what Anne is like, besides having wicked good sewing skills and great taste in flowers...
ReplyDeleteThat dress is unspeakably awesome. This is why I love thrifting.
ReplyDeleteHahaha, your picture is tooooo cute! And you're doing that skirt-under-dress thing again? I absolutely LOVE it every time - I've gotta try it! Also love your dress, I love when thrifted finds say cute things (we have a purse at the shop that says handmade with love by Mom - can you believe someone donated it?)
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great find..I love thrifting too!! always good stuff to be found, especially the hand made items!! This style of dress is really flattering on you and I love how you paired it with the little booties.. great combo!! xoxo J
ReplyDeleteLOL!!!!!! Gracey this post is super cute! I love the "peeking" pleats!! Your dress/coat is amazing! What a fabulous find! Love the entire look! Kiah
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of doing a great peek-a-boo skirt. You look lovely! I love thrifting - I do a lot of it. I am a tall girl too at 5'10"!
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what a find! You've made this look really wearable- love it! :)
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That coat dress is fantastic and I love the pleated skirt too! Thanks for linking up!
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nice idea..thanks for sharing...
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