The Outfit Repeater

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View a full archive of secondhand outfit inspiration from The Outfit Repeater. All my thrifted, vintage, and affordable looks in one place.

Fit Check: Everything I’ve Been Wearing To Work

What I Wore To Work Recently

Long time, no fit check-in!

As a social media manager at maurices, I get first dibs on seeing new arrivals and playing dress-up with them in-store.

Here’s a look at what I styled in-store from the past few months.

Ready for some outfit inspo? Let’s dive in!

(Please note: any sale signs featured in the photos are from the past and do not reflect current sales or prices at maurices. Follow our page @mauricesmonroewi for the latest deals at our location!)

What I Wore: Lovely In Red

Valentine’s Day has come and gone, but it was fun to be surrounded by so much bright red and garments dotted with hearts. I had fun trying on some new-to-me silhouettes and showing off the details that made these pieces special.

What I Wore: Christmas Clearance

If Valentine’s Day feels far away, these looks are from clearance during Christmas! On our social media feed, I’ve been trying to showcase more of the versatility of our pieces. I especially love showing off how much bang for your buck you can get out of a clearance item.

You don’t have to go broke to dress fashionably!

What I Wore: Pastels and Purses

Spring always ushers in lots of colors and is one of my most beloved style seasons at maurices. You can tell I’m having fun sporting pink and stripes—two of my all-time favorites!

Plus, we’ve been getting in a decent selection of purses, tote bags, and belt bags. They’ve been lacking in recent years but I think corporate heard our cries and they’re making a comeback. I can’t wait to see what’s next!

What I Wore: Forever In Blue Jeans

Jeans will always be a staple at maurices. We’re going through some major updates on that front too: expanded cuts for plus sizes, new inseams coming, and more trendy styles than ever before!

In Clothesing

Which look caught your eye? I’d love to hear your favorite in the comments!

I hope these outfits spark some inspiration for your own wardrobe or give you the confidence to try out a new trend. If you need a style number or more details before your next shopping trip, don’t hesitate to ask—I’ve got you covered!

And if any of these looks stood out to you, don’t forget to save them to your outfit inspiration board on Pinterest. Your support means the world—thank you for reading!

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March 24, 2026
Then & Now: A Gold Sequin Tee

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Going For Gold: Rediscovering My Old Favorite Shirt

Do you ever donate an item and later regret letting it go?

I’ve had to part with a lot of clothes over the last decade due to fluctuating weight. What made those departures easier was my “thrifter’s philosophy” that if something was truly meant to be mine, it would eventually find its way back to me.

As luck would have it, I was recently reunited with a gold sequin tee similar to one I let go of in 2018. My original one had become too big, but I found its twin at maurices, of all places!

In the spirit of nostalgia, this new version is from the resurrected Studio Y line, a brand maurices carried back in the mid-2000s. It originally returned for a holiday collection and made another appearance this spring.

I was actually a little slow to try it on, worried it wouldn’t live up to my old favorite. As it turns out, it was the perfect fit. I waited until Christmas to officially make it mine, layering discounts and deals to snag it for only $1!

Will I learn anything from this? Nope. But will I have fun styling this gold sequin tee with my new closet after all the years? Heck yes!

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March 16, 2026
Restyling My Favorite ’80s and ’90s Clothes For Today

Wearing Vintage Clothes in Modern Times

One of my most popular blog posts is titled “Clothing Labels I LOVE From The 1980s & 1990s,” so of course, it only makes sense to follow up with how I style those clothes into outfits for the modern day.

Combining modern and vintage styles is not a new concept for me, but I love an excuse to play dress-up in my closet and share some fresh outfit inspiration with you.

In this post, I will be showing off a giant roundup of newly styled outfits featuring some of my favorite clothes from the 1980s and 1990s that I thrifted and have worn and loved in my closet for years. If you feel like digging through my archives, you’ll come across other ways I’ve worn these pieces, too.

Let’s dig in!

Restyling a Contempo Casuals Graphic Button-Up

Hands down, one of my most worn vintage pieces is this Contempo Casual button-up that features mixed prints.

For this new iteration, I styled it with thrifted wide-leg pleather pants, a vintage purple cardigan, and my favorite pork pie hat.

Grounding vintage with neutral pieces (i.e., black) is an easy way to approach styling loud pieces that you may be unsure about.

Restyling a Floral Blazer

Long-time blog readers will instantly recognize this floral blazer as my “Pretty in Pink” blazer. I call it that because it feels reminiscent of something Andie wears in the movie Pretty in Pink.

I matched the pretty color palette with a modern (thrifted) checkered maxi dress to give it a funky vibe. I think Andie would approve!

Restyling a Vintage Cat Vest

If you’re new here, hi! I love cats. I once shared this vintage cat vest on my Instagram and was surprised to see it circulating really hard on Pinterest in the last few years. I thought it was fellow cat people appreciating it, but it turns out Freddy Mercury owned one with a similar pattern and people thought I had his. Who knew!? (Clearly not me! And it’s not his!)

I normally wear this vest over a basic black dress, but I took a little styling nod from Gucci and mixed it with a garish green and orange combo. It’s kind of weird, and I love it.

Restyling a Vintage Striped Skort

This red sweater vest was heavily featured in a Valentine’s Day outfit post, but this outfit is actually focused on the skort. Yes, skort! I found it last year at a garage sale and was already smitten with the red and white striped pattern. It’s just an added bonus that it’s a skort!

I paired it with a splashy 1980s short-sleeve button-up and a Y2K sweater vest. This outfit is the ultimate lesson in mixing decades!

Restyling a Sequined Parrot Shirt

One of the newest additions to my closet is this long white top with colorful sequined parrots. I love all things parrots, thanks to Claudia Kishi of the Baby-sitters Club, so thrifting this shirt was a no-brainer. Funny enough, it’s by the brand “Emo.” I’d argue there’s nothing sad about this shirt!

I styled it up with lots of colors to really make it shine. Should I tone it down, or do you like the bright look?

Restyling a Vintage Sweatshirt

I thrifted this 1990 “Fashion University” sweatshirt many years ago, and somewhere along the way, I decided to chop off the banded bottom. I low-key regret that decision because I started wearing it less as I grew away from cropped shirts. (Even the ones done tastefully!)

So when I had the idea for this post, I knew I had to include this shirt because I need to motivate myself to wear it again in fun ways. Pairing it with lots of pink is fun, right?!

Yesterday’s Clothes Are Tomorrows Vintage

Thank you for joining me for this fashion time hop! I hope this inspires you to go thrifting, try out some wacky new vintage pieces, or dig through your clothes to wear an old favorite you forgot about.

If you loved these outfits, please be sure to Pin them to try out later!

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March 9, 2026
Styled by Strangers: I Let the Internet Create Looks From My Digital Closet

One Year On The Whering App

Wow, it’s hard to believe it’s been one year since I digitized my wardrobe in the Whering app!

I did it partly out of curiosity, but also in anticipation of a bunion surgery I had last February. I wanted a way to feel connected to my closet, even if I wasn’t dressing up.

I can say for certain that it has paid off. I love using the app, seeing my closet, and creating new outfits. Best of all, I love the social aspect. So many of you have created looks for me using pieces from my digital closet.

I recently had a chance to scroll through and try out some of the looks in real life. If yours didn’t make it into this post, no worries. There was A LOT, so please don’t take it personally if I didn’t get to yours. I will try to get to it next time!

But without further ado, let’s check out some fits styled by strangers on the internet!

Styled by Strangers

The creativity this time around was off the charts! (See styling of previous Whering outfits on my blog, as well as a full review of the Whering app.)

There were a lot of looks to sift through, but I did my best to pick a variety, as well as outfits that were seasonally appropriate. Coats and sweaters were high priority!

Styling My Thrifted Fuzzy White Jacket

I thought it was funny (and also fun!) how many outfits were styled around this thrifted fuzzy white jacket. I don’t wear it often in real life—in fact, I can’t remember the last time I really did wear it!—so I appreciate all of these ideas for how to wear it with things in my closet.

Other Outfits Styled By You

I think it’s awesome how everyone sees something different with the same pieces in my closet. Your unique vision really came through!

Here are just a few more looks that were styled by strangers. Though considering you were digging in my closet, we may need to become best friends!

What Are You Whering?

Now that you’ve had a look inside my closet and some of the fun dress-up times I’ve had with it, I’d love to see your closets! If you’re also on Whering, let’s style one another!

What do you think of these outfits? Would you have styled something different? Sound off in the comments!

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February 2, 2026
Your Guide to the Monroe Theater Guild Annual Gala & 5 Vintage-Inspired Outfit Ideas

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You’re Invited: A Night on Broadway (In Wisconsin)

Who doesn’t dream of getting dressed up for a night out at a Broadway show or taking part in a gala or award ceremony?!

Well, here’s your chance to support the local arts AND wear your fanciest frocks!

Being from the Midwest, those opportunities are few and far between, so I’m excited to share one coming up that I think many of you will be interested in!

The Monroe Theater Guild will be hosting a special Open House and gala with the theme “A Night on Broadway.” All are invited to attend and, of course, encouraged to dress up.

I’m currently costuming my second play with MTG, so I dug through the costume closet to pull out five outfit ideas you might want to recreate for the big event.

Keep reading to learn more and get inspired!

What Is The Monroe Theater Guild?

Before I share the gala outfits, I want to back up and tell you a little more about the Monroe Theater Guild.

The Monroe Theater Guild is a theater company local to Monroe, Wisconsin, that was started in 1970. It regularly delivers seasonal shows to the region, including musicals, dramas, comedies, and everything in between. There are also classes, special events (like the gala!), and the space is available to rent for your own private gatherings.

I have personally been involved sporadically since I was younger, acting in shows here and there, then took a long break and am back using my talents in the costume department!

The Monroe Theater Guild is a huge asset to Monroe and the surrounding areas. It’s a creative outlet, a platform for important issues, a thriving space for the arts, and a great place to meet the most interesting people!

5 Vintage Inspired Gala Outfit Ideas

The costume closet at the Monroe Theater Guild is filled to the brim with decades of the most amazing vintage clothes. As a fashion lover, I’m like a kid in a candy store when I walk through those doors.

I channeled all that excitement into pulling looks that felt like they could be worn to an award show, especially the Tonys. There are a lot of fabulous archival photos to be found online, and I found myself drawn to many looks worn by entertainers in the 1970s and 1980s.

Funny enough, Carol Channing came up over and over again while I was building my mood board. Her sparkles and sass left me inspired!

Hopefully, these looks get your creative gears turning, and you can pull out something similar from your closet or visit a thrift store to buy something totally unique!

Learn More & Get The Hottest Ticket In Town

Now all that’s left to do is RSVP on the Monroe Theater Guild website and get your outfit together!

You won’t want to miss this behind-the-scenes experience, including a silent auction, games, and prizes. It will be a great free community building event!

Let them know you’re coming, and I hope to see you there!

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January 12, 2026
December Fits: Everything I Wore This Month

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What I Wore In December

What have I been wearing lately?

In addition to trying on outfits at maurices, as seen in my last post, I’ve also been getting dressed for lots of life moments that happened in December.

I haven’t had the physical capacity or time to capture any photos with my signature pink background so hopefully these quick mirror selfies will suffice!

Hopefully next month marks the return of my usual photoshoots, as well as a top secret project I’m working on that involves lots of glamorous vintage fashion. (Stay tuned for that!)

In the meantime, here is what I wore in December for errands, holiday parties, work shifts, and more!

Technicolor Dream Fits

These two outfits were both styled based on wanting to be comfortable and colorful. The purple tunic dress is identical to one I wore in high school (and loved!) and was able to thrift back into my life last summer. As a teen, I wore it with leggings so it seemed fitting to do that again as an adult!

The other outfits features my favorite rainbow striped tee which I wear frequently, and just switch out the topper and accessories. I love that it goes with everything in my closet. It’s definitely a good grab-and-go piece that helps me feel like “me” without much effort.

Classic Christmas Fits

It wouldn’t be December without some festive Christmas outfits. Here is a line-up of looks worn for a couple work shifts, and a family Christmas gathering.

My thrifted cat Christmas sweater has been a traditional wear in my wardrobe since 2019. As long as it fits, I will keep on wearing it!

The other outfits feature newer buys – like my Studio Y gold sequin t-shirt (which has been on my thrift wishlist for years!) that I bought at maurices this month. After using my employee discount, applying sales, and using a gift card, the total came down to $1! Even working in mainstream retail, I find a way to be thrifty and stretch my dollars.

Colorful Christmas Fits

Having chronic fatigue, it often feels like I spend most of my time laying in bed wearing mismatched pajamas. Inside me is still my old self who loves being creative and dressing-up, she’s just stuck in a body that prefers taking naps.

I’m so grateful to the Whering app that has allowed me to digitize my wardrobe and take back a little piece of my creativity. When I’m low energy, I can swipe and create outfits on the app, that I can then wear when I need to leave the house. This app has been immensely helpful with decision fatigue!

I feel like I’m starting to have fun with my clothes again. These two outfits in particular were planned on the app. I don’t think I would have had the energy to pull them together myself in the moment had it not been for the app!

In Clothes-ing

Speaking of the Whering app, I have been collecting more outfits that you’ve styled for me and hope to photograph them soon – even if they are just more mirror selfies. I appreciate the thought that goes into every look, and getting to see other peoples style perspective using my own closet.

If you’d like to look through my closet and plan an outfit or two, please check out my Whering closet. Your outfit just might appear in a future blog post or social media post!

Also, be sure to Pin your favorite outfit from this post or save this link to reference later!

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December 29, 2025
What I Wore To Work At Maurices: The F/W Edit

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Recent Fashion Trends at Maurices

It’s that time of the season when I make a roundup post of what I’ve been wearing to work lately.

As a social media manager at maurices, I get first dibs on seeing new arrivals and playing dress-up with them in-store.

Here’s a look at what I styled in-store, what I wore from home, and what I loved trying on!

Ready for some outfit inspo? Let’s dive in!

(Please note: any sale signs featured in the photos are from the past and do not reflect current sales or prices at maurices. Follow our page @mauricesmonroewi for the latest deals at our location!)

Dark Feminine Styles

While I don’t reach for black clothes a lot in my everyday life, I do mix them in here and there. With recent holiday styles arriving in luxe textures like velvet, lace, and sequins, of course I had to try them on!

Below is a blend of outfits, either from home using thrifted or old Maurices pieces, as well as current pieces still for sale at the store or online!

Lots of Layers

If you don’t layer your looks, then what are you even doing?! I love finding new and strategic ways to add another layer to my outfit, whether that’s a vest, a cool cardigan, or a fun jacket. Most of these looks are styled from pieces on the floor!

Homebound Style

As the title suggests, these are all the looks I wore from home (where I do a bulk of my weekly work on my laptop!). You can definitely see a theme with some of my favorite thrifted pieces. Nothing is new in these photos!

In Clothes-ing

Which look caught your eye? I’d love to hear your favorite in the comments!

I hope these outfits spark some inspiration for your own wardrobe or give you the confidence to try out a new trend. If you need a style number or more details before your next shopping trip, don’t hesitate to ask—I’ve got you covered!

And if any of these looks stood out to you, don’t forget to save them to your outfit inspiration board on Pinterest. Your support means the world—thank you for reading!

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December 22, 2025
12 Best Thrifted Outfits of 2025

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Best Thrifted Outfits 2025

Wow, can you believe this post marks the end of 10 years as The Outfit Repeater fashion blog?! I’ve been doing these “year-end” round-ups since my start, and I love looking back and reflecting on how my style has changed throughout the year.

2025 was no exception. I started off the year slowly due to bunion surgery and actually went nearly 6 months without adding anything to my closet! That was a first for me.

But by the end of the year, I’m easing back into looking at clothes and picking out pieces that speak to me at the thrift store.

So in no particular order, let’s look back together at how I remixed my closet all year long!

Making Memories in Style

This year was marked by a lot of big moments, so I needed clothes to match the occasions.

Between the announcement of my niece arriving next February, my mom commemorating the one-year mark of living with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer, me costuming my first play, and many more, I had a lot to dress up for. And, in my usual fashion, I tried to wear secondhand as much as possible!

A Color Story

You can always expect me to add a dash of color to my look, even if it’s just for running errands or catching up with friends at game night.

I hope to continue this trend into next year with even more whimsy!

Pretty in Pink

Finally, my power color, pink, was on full display this year. It’s still one of my favorite colors to wear when I need a little mental boost. It’s so fun to style; can you blame me?!

2025 Wrapped

Thank you for spending another stylish year with me! I’d love to hear what your favorite looks were from this post or if you thought another one I shared on my blog deserved to be on this list.

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December 8, 2025
What I Wore To Style My First Play

No Costumes, No Problem!

This month has come and gone so fast that I never shared a single costume on my blog.

But rest assured, I was busy with costumes… costumes for a play!

I spent this season styling my first production at a community theater.

While I didn’t document my outfits along the way (or really any of the characters!), I did grab a mirror selfie of the looks I wore backstage before each of the six performances.

If you’ve ever wanted to see what a colorful, dopamine dresser wears to “blend in,” you’re about to find out!

Outfits I Wore For Opening Weekend

Normally, the wardrobe people aren’t really needed at the performances, but our play required us to be hands-on to help with two characters’ quick changes.

The unofficial uniform of backstage is wearing head-to-toe black. This is a little outside my norm, but I teased that it was my “Halloween” and tried to add interest to all my dark looks.

I did sneak in some pink—but can you blame me?

Outfits I Wore For Our Final Weekend

Our final weekend deviated from the plan, for me, anyway. I took one night off to sit in the audience and watch the show with my mom. I stuck with my all-black uniform, just to be consistent. Plus, I had this beautiful beaded sweater I thrifted last year that I wanted to wear with my mom because she loves butterflies.

Then I only ended up dressing for one other show and missed the final performance because I unexpectedly came down with a cold. (Pictures of my PJs are not documented. LOL)

What’s Next For Me

All in all, I had a great time co-styling my very first production. While I’ve spent most of my life on stage (and your screens!), dressing characters in a play was something I wanted to challenge myself to do. I try not to let my invisible illness hold me back, and luckily this project (mostly) fit in with my energy levels and talents.

Similarly, I have loved working in retail for the past seven years and really finding my calling with styling. So I think my background in acting and styling put me in the best position possible to be able to pull this off.

Plus, I’m happy to announce that I’ve already been asked to style a show on my own next spring! Stay tuned to see how that goes!

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October 27, 2025
Here’s How To Look Stylish This Fall Without Wearing a Sweater
Quintessential Fall Fashion

Wearing another dress for fall? Groundbreaking.

This time, instead of an unseasonal maxi dress, I am wearing a floral long-sleeve number.

Our weather finally cooled off, and I got to have a quintessential fall day in the perfect autumn outfit.

For anyone still thinking inside the box that fall fashion is only about sweater weather, let me use this outfit to change your mind!

Continue reading to get my tips on how to style yourself this season without relying on a sweater. (Although sweaters for fall are great too!)

Why I Bought a Dress For Fall

Fall is a fun time to experiment in your closet, play with your layers, and try something new.

If you’re stuck in a jeans and sweater rut to chase away the chills, this outfit should inspire you to branch out and try something new!

My long-sleeve floral dress with a mock turtleneck has been on my thrifting wishlist for seven years! I first spotted it on ThredUp and wanted it for an event but knew it wouldn’t arrive in time.

Even though the event came and went, I never stopped thinking about this dress (or adding it to my ThredUp wishlist)!

Finally, this year, I decided to just buy the dress and live out all my fall fashion fantasies with it.

Bringing To Life My Fall Fashion Fantasy

So, what is my fall fashion fantasy? Colors that reflect the changing leaves, pieces that invoke nostalgia, like tights and boots, plus cozy elements like a thrifted beret.

This outfit checked all the boxes for me. Plus, I wore it on a beautiful fall day to walk around and support local artists in my hometown. It could not have felt more perfect!

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WHAT I’M WEARING
H&M Dress via ThredUp | Thrifted boots, earrings, mini back pack, and beret | Old tights

Fall Outfits That Don’t Involve a Sweater

If you’re like me and want to try something new this fall without relying on a sweater, here are a few outfit combinations I would suggest:
- Destructed denim and a utilitarian jacket
- A short skirt, turtleneck, and tights… à la The Nanny!
- A cute long-sleeve shirt and overalls
- A flouncy blouse and non-denim pants (think palazzo pants!)
- A dress and a chunky cardigan
- A midi skirt, button-down, and sweater vest
- Colored denim, a sweatshirt, and a classic camel coat
Are you feeling inspired yet? I’d love to see your fall outfits. Tag me on social media so I can check them out!

Be sure to pin this post so you don’t forget these outfit formulas! Or share this post with a friend who wants to shake up their style!

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October 15, 2025