Hello, body positive babes! It's
summertime here in the southern midwest and it has been hot out! I'm
all about dresses and flowy, sleeveless pieces this year around, so
when I found this dress on sale for $2.99 at a local thrift store, I
snatched it up. My initial thought was that it must be homemade
because of the style and the vintage-looking print, but it turns out
that it's a Target dress. The brand is Liberty of London, which
seems to be a brand that was discontinued from Target stores around
2010. The dress is 100% cotton and lined, so for the price I paid I
think it was a great deal!
Because
of my limited budget, I shop often at thrift stores. It can be a
real struggle and I certainly don't walk out with something every
time I shop. I know that many plus size people have trouble finding
anything in their size, let alone something good! My tips for
thrifting are to shop often (inventory changes daily), try everything
on even if it doesn't look great on the rack, and don't be afraid to
try things on that aren't your exact size. Look for things with
stretch or things that can be altered. You don't need a tailor to
alter clothes! A lot of simple alterations can be achieved with a
thread and needle or even some well-placed safety pins. I encourage
anyone who is looking for affordable clothing to go out there and
thrift and see what you can make work for you!
I
hope you all will bear with me as I get better at blogging. Although
I've been posting outfit photos online for years, I just started
doing it myself with a tripod and I am still working on figuring out
the best time of day to take photos, posing, etc. I wasn't totally
happy with this photoshoot but at the end of the day, it's not about
perfection. Blogging is a chance for me to be creative and start a
dialogue within the body positive community. That's what I am really
here for!
How
do you feel about thrifting? Do you do it, or do you stick with
brands and stores that you know will carry your size? I'd love to
hear from you all in the comments or on any of my social medias.
Outfit
Details:
Dress
– Thrifted (Liberty of London for Target, XL)
Shoes
– Forever 21
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Omg I love this dress! Totally my style. You look gorgeous in it. I love the pattern and colors. And 2.99?!? Lucky you!!
ReplyDeleteI think I may have been inspired by you to go with something boho! :D Thanks so much honey. I know, it was a ridiculous deal!
DeleteLiberty of London is a huge and v important British retailer! The piece you have is from the LE collaboration they did a few years ago with Target. I'm very jelly!
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