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Thrifting: shorts

6/2/2016

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Thrifting clothes can sometimes be a several step process as you search for all the pieces you need, and try on and try on again to find something that fits.
Because I have a road trip planned for this summer, I wanted more than two pairs of shorts in my closet, since I won't have a chance to wash for a few days. Finding something wasn't as easy as it could have been. I prefer my shorts to be just above the knee or lower, so if I want to find something I have to shop pants or capris to find something long enough that I can if necessary shorten. Problem number two is finding said legwear that isn't butt hugging or low waisted. I absolutely hate having my clothes feel like they are falling down because they sit low, and I also don't like butt creases in my pants. After trying on many pairs of pants and capris (and more than one trip to the fitting rooms), I finally came out with a few good pairs.
I found a pair of denim capris that fit fairly well. They are a little tighter in the rear than I would like, but they aren't any worse than the pairs of pants I already own. I found a pair of navy blue slacks and a pair of lightweight cotton capris. On a side note, on this shopping trip I scored a half off plaid skirt, and a pair of brown oxfords. Score! The brown oxfords will make their appearance here at some point.
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After washing the pants and capris. I shortened them to Bermuda short length. The navy blue and khaki pair hit me just above the knee, while the denim pair, I left just covering the knee as I thought it was a little cuter that way.
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Molly
6/2/2016 12:02:38 pm

Hi Sarah,
What a wonderful find! I love thrift shopping; It's one of my hobbies.:-)
I just recently found a pair of capris that look almost exactly like the ones you have!
Have a lovely day!
His Peace,
Molly

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Sarah, Sew Characteristically You
6/5/2016 08:32:21 am

So we can consider thrifting a hobby? Yahoo! I do think it is fun when you can find similar or the exact clothes as someone else when thrifting.

Sarah

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Molly
6/5/2016 11:50:12 am

Oh yes, thrifting is most defiantly a hobby!😊 Yes, it super funny when you find something someone els has. I have two of the shirts that the Boyers had posted about before!😀
Have a great week!
In Christ,
Molly

Sarah, Sew Characteristically You
6/5/2016 06:23:08 pm

Ooh, that sounds like fun. I think my mom and I at one time at least had the same skirt thrifted at two different times. She has also thrifted a skirt exactly like one of my close friends. It is rather funny. :)

Sarah

Jessica Cangiano link
6/3/2016 04:47:53 pm

Wonderful finds! I really like the goes-with-everything colours that you were able to thrift. I bet you're going to get a ton of mileage out of each of those classic pairs.

Big hugs & happy weekend wishes,
♥ Jessica

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Sarah, Sew Characteristically You
6/5/2016 08:34:46 am

I like going with classic neutral colors for pants and shorts. I can then add more splashes of color with the top or accessories or even shoes!

Sarah

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Annie link
6/13/2016 06:51:06 am

Making shorts is on my project list for this summer as well. I've been wanting a classic white pair!

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