I’m finally doing it! I’m finally joining up with Fashion Files!
For about a week, I tried to take photos of my outfits everyday, but I can’t ever seem to remember! So instead I’m coming to you with a little recap of my latest Thrift haul, followed by a Buy Nothing clothing haul.
While my 3 big kids were at day camp, I popped into our local Goodwill and did a little browsing. I needed to get some shorts for Tera who has gone through a major growth spurt lately, and ended up looking through the dresses and skirts for myself. I actually found a couple things, and although I don’t love Goodwill prices anymore, I still think $5 or less for a clothing item is a pretty good deal 🙂
Here is what I got at Goodwill:
A blue dress- LOVE
Black Linen Overalls- LOVE LOVE
Pink dress- love it but it’s much more form fitting than I usually wear, so it will have to be for special occasions. I do love the ruffle sleeve!
Red, White and Blue Jumpsuit- that was a nope for me. It wasn’t flowy enough to be comfortable.
Yellow Floral skirt- LOVE it!
A couple days later someone posted a S/M clothing haul on our Buy Nothing group- it was about a 15 minute drive but it worked out perfectly that I could go pick it up pretty much as soon as she posted. I usually end up keeping about half of the stuff in a clothing haul. This particular haul was mostly winter clothes, which was almost unbearable to think about wearing- but I’ll be so glad in the winter when I have this whole new wardrobe that I got for free in July!
Item 1- some comfy sweats/joggers. I kept these, but only on a trial basis because they are kinda ugly. But doesn’t everyone need to have some ugly joggers/sweats on rotation?
Item 2- Stripey shirt with a cute detail on the back. I didn’t like the boxy fit so decided to pass it along
Item 3- Purple sweater. I really liked it, it had a scoop neck detail. I have a similar shirt in this color already, so this one stays on a trial basis as well.
Item 4- This t-shirt says “Let it Snow…Somewhere Else”. Lol. Seems like a shirt that I can wear in March when I’m mad that it’s still cold out.
Item 5- Forest Green shirt- I really liked this one for work, and it can also be worn with jeans for a nice look.
Item 6- Grey Cardigan. One can never have too many neutral cardigans in the winter in Ohio!
Item 7- Aztec THICK sweater- this will be so great for those COLD January days
Item 8- Another cardigan (see description for #6)
Item 9- Seriously the thickest and comfiest sweater I’ve ever put on. It’s like wearing a giant blanket. Keeper for sure!
Item 10- Heart Sweater- love this one and can’t wait to wear it in February!
Item 11- A purple t-shirt. It wasn’t very flattering on me, but I love the color and think it makes a great workout/homestead t-shirt.
Item 12- White Floral Sweater. LOVED the floral detail- it almost looks like embroidery? Felt kinda weird about the one flower in the armpit, but oh well!
Item 13- Cute lightweight lilac sweatshirt that says “let’s be wild” or something like that. I’ve actually worn this a couple times this week as it’s been chilly in the morning and evening!
Item 14- Marble workout leggings- this was a NOPE from me. I do not find these leggings flattering on me at all
Item 15- greenish gray shorts that fit perfectly- yes, please!
Ok, that was WAY too many pictures of me in front of my mirror! But I’ll take 15 FREE items and wear them for a season or two. If you aren’t a member of your local Buy Nothing group, this is your nudge to get on it and start giving away some of your unwanted household goods and enjoying other people’s unwanted household goods!
What items did you love?
Which items did I get rid of that you think I should’ve kept?
What would you wear from this haul?
You found some nice things! I went to a thrift shop / consignment store this week and I wasn’t sure what I wanted to get so I got nothing. lol.
I used to never take pictures of myself but it’s kinda necessary when doing a post like this… I like all of your GW finds. Yes, prices are high even in second hand stores like GW. Your free items are nice, too I love the heart sweater!!
I think the heart sweater might be favorite from that whole haul! Tera also has her eye on it, so we shall see whose closet it really ends up in haha!
Your GW items are great and I love that heart sweater! So fun!
I love finding treasures at GW! It’s so fun!
I know, right? My daughter has her eyes on the heart sweater, too, so we shall see whose closet it actually ends up in!
You and I have much the same taste! I did like the blue leggings on you (your coloring) – maybe paired with a long white T? And those black linen overalls – YES for sure 🙂
Oh, that’s a great thought! I honestly didn’t even think of wearing them with a longer T! I ended up putting them back in the “regift” pile of Buy Nothing, so hopefully someone else will enjoy them!
The linen overalls have been a staple for me this summer!
Yoga pants…nope.
I agree…they were a no for me!
What great buys from the goodwill store. I love the blue dress and the overall and how great to get all those clothes for free.
So, I need to apologize, because I JUST found all of your lovely blog comments from months back in the trash folder of my blog!!! I am so sorry! I was so blessed to read all of your comments today!
Suzanne!
I must apologize for not figuring out that you were a blogger or not connecting that you were Glorious Mundane! I am so sorry. We have had lots of “conversations” in my comments. I hope this doesn’t mean I’m truly losing it.
Haha- that is not a problem! I love following along with you!
You majorly scored! I love the summer thrifting things, but I also think the winter stuff was really smart to jump on. As hard as it is to put those hot things on, you will need them! I would love to challenge myself to only secondhand clothing for a year but I am scared I would fail.
The problem with thrifting is that it becomes addicting!! It also depends on what types of thrift stores you have in your area because some are much better than others.