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.
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,
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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.
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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!😀
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. :) 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.
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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!
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