As I continue in my Light Summer wardrobe overhaul, February has been a month of delicious thrift finds!
I stumbled upon an incredible wonderland in Waltham called Global Thrift with a huge selection, decent prices, and a friendly, fun-to-be-around staff. (Seriously, if you get into a discussion with the cashier about how your cousins dolled you up and made you lip sync to Linda Ronstadt songs when you were little, it’s a good day.)
If you follow me on Instagram, you may have caught my IG story showcasing the racks and racks of clothes, which are color-sorted, neat, and uncrammed (I’m looking at you, local Goodwills). They have several well-lit dressing rooms that don’t need to be unlocked because they’re right by the cashiers (looking at you again, GW). Between a visit on Monday and a visit on Friday (can you tell I love this place?) there was new stuff on the racks.
They are a for-profit, locally owned business; they support a foundation working to end homelessness and they give vouchers to folks at a local shelter in need clothes. My kind of people.
Let’s start with the misses, just for fun.
I’m on the hunt for light-colored blazers; this cool Zara number with no collar looks great buttoned:
![IMG_20180212_140534157](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_140534157-768x1024.jpg)
But I like my blazers to look good unbuttoned, too, and alas, it bells out in a way I do not care for:
![IMG_20180212_141344975](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_141344975-e1518916371579-753x1024.jpg)
The baggy sleeves and special item $15 price weren’t doing it for me either. I had faith I’d find something better.
This green blazer was a perfect match for Light Summer’s palette but was made out of cheap, stiff, shiny stuff – nope:
![IMG_20180212_135437827](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_135437827-768x1024.jpg)
Too bad, as it fit decently.
Next up, some blouses – looking ahead to spring!
The color is just a bit too muted on this salmon number, plus it was baggy and mediocre quality fabric
![IMG_20180212_140702065](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_140702065-768x1024.jpg)
Which is too bad, because look at the cool button details on the back:
![IMG_20180212_140706627](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_140706627-e1518917322908-744x1024.jpg)
I’m not a huge fan of color blocking, and the fabric was cheap; but the green on this blouse was a perfect Light Summer color:
![IMG_20180212_135950800_BURST001](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_135950800_BURST001-768x1024.jpg)
Too tight in the chest!
![IMG_20180212_140131673](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_140131673-768x1024.jpg)
Lovely blues, great cut, but that slick/stiff feel of cheap…poly? in this Liz Claiborne shirt – I’m used to better from her. Plus it was a little
![IMG_20180212_140356811_BURST000_COVER_TOP](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_140356811_BURST000_COVER_TOP-768x1024.jpg)
Can you tell by my smile that I love the print on this Van Heusen tee? It’s a perfect Light Summer hue, its Provençal-style fabric reminds me of happy days in the south of France, and I dig the split hem and navy blue back (hard to see, sorry!). It is about two sizes too large, though, as evidenced by its hospital gown chic:
![IMG_20180212_135226768](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_135226768-768x1024.jpg)
I’ll be keeping my eyes peeled on online secondhand sites for it in a smaller size.
This tee had a great mix of Light Summer white and pink with some darker Winter pinks in there – but too big:
![IMG_20180212_135150152](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_135150152-768x1024.jpg)
Baggy, saggy fabric made this Banana Republic top in a great purpley taupe a NO:
![IMG_20180212_135309499](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_135309499-768x1024.jpg)
A dress with awesome pleats & salmon color, a not-awesome stain, and a size (or three) too big:
![IMG_20180216_111116583](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180216_111116583-e1518984571856-605x1024.jpg)
The awesome Light Summer green of this Gap vest – which, sadly, was too big – is just making me beam:
![IMG_20180216_111416011](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180216_111416011-e1518984647899-741x1024.jpg)
Plus how adorable is that faux fur hood? I’ll be looking for you on the internet in a better size, green vest:
![IMG_20180216_111413030](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180216_111413030-e1518984672504-668x1024.jpg)
Corduroys by D. Jeans in a great soft grey that fit fine in the legs but were a little too loose in the waist:
![IMG_20180212_141147606](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_141147606-e1518984858314-678x1024.jpg)
I’ve learned that that give, while it feels minor in the fitting room, equals constant hitching up in real life, and I want to spare my congregation & my colleagues from clergy crack. You’re welcome.
Still on the misses, here’s a sweater by Pink Rose that was both too warm in color and too see-through – I want to be able to wear my sweaters without a layer underneath:
![IMG_20180212_135912619](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_135912619-768x1024.jpg)
And now, on to the hits!
First up, some amazing drawstring pants by Zara Men. I’ve thrifted a pair of Zara Men pants before and loved the slim but slightly slouchy fit and the huge POCKETS that men’s pants have. (There’s a whole rant in there about why women’s pockets are so tiny – sexism + keeping the handbag industry profitable being the short version. I’ll spare you.)
Anyway, look at this linen chambray! I die:
![IMG_20180212_140912131](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_140912131-768x1024.jpg)
Here’s a better pic, just so you can glory in them with me:
![IMG_20180218_143838898](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180218_143838898-e1518986272223-513x1024.jpg)
Come warm weather, I’m getting my steamer out and these babies are getting WORN.
I surprised myself by liking this Old Navy dress with a pleated skirt. The pattern was simple and fun, the blue can pass for Light Summer; but mostly the fabric felt uber-soft and lovely against my skin. It’s a tad bit big in the bust, but I have plans for that:
![IMG_20180216_110924734](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180216_110924734-768x1024.jpg)
Another linen summery item, this time a charcoal-and-white striped Girl Krazy blouse with roll-tab sleeves (my favorite). I can’t wait to wear it with trousers and a blazer for a menswear/gentlewoman chic feel. Bonus: it’s new with tags:
![IMG_20180212_140234680](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_140234680-768x1024.jpg)
And a smooth-as-silk poly tunic with brass studs and ace tailoring by Pomelo – SO excited to wear this one:
![IMG_20180212_135601664](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_135601664-768x1024.jpg)
A couple of Light Summer sweaters to improve my winter sweater palette – Gap Designed & Crafted followed by Loft:
![IMG_20180212_135654142](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_135654142-768x1024.jpg)
I love the texture of both of these:
![IMG_20180212_135817800](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_135817800-768x1024.jpg)
The side seam with overlapping hem is a great detail:
![IMG_20180212_135813221](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_135813221-768x1024.jpg)
And let’s finish this where we started, with a couple of Light Summer blazers – yes!
First up, a slightly iridescent grey number by Oasis with a dramatic, long ‘n’ lean lapel and a couple of tucks in each shoulder for an understated pouf:
![IMG_20180212_135341421_BURST001](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_135341421_BURST001-768x1024.jpg)
Look at that trim line! So refreshing when the vent on blazers so often sticks out funny in the back:
![IMG_20180212_135345934](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180212_135345934-768x1024.jpg)
Another long and lean lapel with some funky notches happening in this Kenar light oatmeal blazer – yes please on that smooth silhouette!
![IMG_20180216_111622499 (1)](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180216_111622499-1-768x1024.jpg)
Again with the good fit on the vent:
![IMG_20180216_111627371](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180216_111627371-768x1024.jpg)
Let’s see those two in better lighting:
![IMG_20180218_143002673](http://thriftshopchic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_20180218_143002673-768x1024.jpg)
Yes. Please.
Thanks thrifting gods – I’ll see you next month. Mwah!