..stitching some extra special touches to a thrifty find.
I'm not one to wear black, I don't own many black items of clothing (3 to be exact), so when we were invited to a black & white wedding it threw me into a spin...
I went shopping for something to wear, and found the perfect dress, except that it was over $400...hhmmm, not in this lifetime! In despair I was planning a trip into the city to find something when what d' you know, on a routine op-shop venture I stumble upon this...
the perfect little black dress!! It fits beautifully, and the best bit....$8!! Yep, EIGHT!
I'm thinking I'll add some beading detail to the straps and/or hem, and perhaps I'll shout myself a new pair of shoes to set this little number off nicely... voila, outfit sorted!
I have to mention, Hubby is sighing with relief at the sheer skill of this thrifty Mrs!
More creative spaces here...
Yay for you ! I'm also wearing a thrifted dress to a wedding this weekend....but blew the 'partner relief' with $160 shoes ! Ooops !!
ReplyDeleteLol thats excellent. My husband seems to roll his eyes at my thrifty purchases these days...he knows not to say anything anymore
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Can't beat Op Shops can you? Very sweet little black dress.
ReplyDeleteScore!!! Beautiful dress and great price!
ReplyDeleteHooray! What a wonderful story. What about some crochet or doily around the neckline? Just a thought after seeing the top photo. Happy weekend. x
ReplyDeletefantastic find. gotta love op shops. i get so much more excited by the thrill of a thrifted find than something in a 'real' shop. this one's a winner. ox
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