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  • 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.

    hannah is a white female with short brown curly hair. she is smiling wearing a black pork pie hat, patterned blouse, purple cardigan, black wide leg pleather pants, and black kitten heels

    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!

    hannah is a white female with short brown curly hair. she is smiling wearing a long pink checkered dress and a floral blazer.

    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.

    hannah is a white female with short brown curly hair. she is smiling wearing a green turtleneck, cat vest, orange wide leg pants, and heavy gold jewelry.

    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!

    hannah is a white female with short brown curly hair. she is smiling wearing a white short sleeve button up, red sweater vest, red and white striped skort, navy blue tights, red kitten heels, and a red beret.

    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?

    hannah is a white female with short brown curly hair. she is smiling wearing a white t-shirt with sequined parrots on it, a teal sequin skirt, a yellow beret, a yellow purse, and teal flat shoes.

    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.

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  • Your Guide to the Monroe Theater Guild Annual Gala & 5 Vintage-Inspired Outfit Ideas

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    hannah is a white female with short brown curly hair. she's smiling and wearing a blue high collar dress and holding a beaded purse, oversize red ticket, and a flyer for an event.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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  • You Styled It, I’m Sharing It: Whering App Looks by My Readers

     

    Styled by YOU!

    Do you remember when I recently shared my experience using a digital closet organization app called Whering?

    Well, I’m back to gush about it some more.

    Since my original post, I’ve added all my warm-weather clothing that helps me get by in Wisconsin summers. I’ve also included more sunglasses and purses. (Alas, no new shoe updates, as I’m still healing from my foot surgery this past spring!)

    I’m excited by the number of blog readers (and, let’s be honest, social media lurkers) who have hopped inside my virtual closet to style more outfits for me.

    In this post, I’m going to try on recent outfits created by blog readers using the Whering app. Let’s take a look at how creative you all are!

    Colorful And Creative Outfit Styled on Whering

    We’ve got to start with a pop of color. Or more like an explosion of color!

    Lisa brilliantly styled this vintage oversized sweatshirt with my flared denim overalls and accessorized it to the nines with some of my most colorful jewelry. (The necklace is even me-made!)

    I did have to swap out the sneakers, but I think the look still has the original vibe!

    Vintage Summer Styling Outfit on Whering

    Fellow Whering user Ansleigh ambitiously challenged my closet with a double dose of vintage-inspired style!

    My moto jackets are already packed away for the season, so I chose to style her secondhand outfit featuring my favorite vintage thrifted skirt, a colorful tank, and a denim jacket to anchor it. Totally something I would (and have!) worn during summer!

    Retro Glam Outfit on Whering

    Ansleigh strikes out again with this retro-inspired outfit! She cleverly paired this modern green top with my biggest flared jeans and decked out the whole look with a bunch of green accessories.

    While Whering doesn’t give you the option to share how to style a particular piece (tie it, tuck it, etc.), I took some creative liberty in wearing this true vintage scarf in my hair ala Thelma and Louise.

    I’m ready for a fun summer adventure in this outfit!

    Girl Bossin’ Outfit on Whering

    Emily took on the challenge of styling this 2010-era Girl Boss graphic tee by going full business casual.

    I love that she chose these thrifted baby blue high-waisted trousers and the red scarf for a pop of color. She also understood the assignment that I’m semi-stuck in these sneakers, so they get worn with everything in my closet right now!

    (While I did style some of these outfits with sandals, they were literally only worn for a quick photo. My foot is not ready for them in real life, sadly).

    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!

    With so many closet apps popping up, I’m sure you’re bound to try one or two. If you’re also on Whering, let’s style one another!

    What do you think of these outfits? Are closet apps a game changer or too much of a headache? Sound off in the comments!

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  • Then & Now: What I Actually Wore In The 2000s and How I’d Wear It Today

    What I Wore in the 2000s

    Time flies when you’re having fun with fashion!

    I was a kid when Y2k fashion was all the rage but I remember it fondly and, thankfully, have a lot of photos to prove I was there.

    While I never participated in some of the “trendy” trends of the early aughts due to my youth and disinterest in trying to look like everyone else, I still made some bold style choices at the same.

    Some things change but some things stay the same—like my love for thrifting.

    Most of my clothes growing up were from thrift stores, just as they still are today.

    I thought I’d look back at some pieces that stand out to me and update the outfits with pieces in my closet. If you’re also a millennial, then you’ll love these outfits!

    Let’s hop into the throwback machine and get some Y2k style inspo!

    Y2k Style: Flower Girl

    Colors and patterns have always been my jam so it should come as no surprise that an obnoxious floral windbreaker had me in a chokehold as a kid.

    I owned other windbreaker items but this one was in heavy rotation.

    To update it for my grown-up style, I wore a more tasteful floral shirt, some signature palazzo pants, and lots of pink accessories.

    hannah is a white woman with curly brown hair. she's standing in front of a pink background. she's wearing a floral blouse, teal palazzo pants, a pink headband, and pink ballet flats. hannah is a white woman with curly brown hair. she's standing in front of a pink background. she's wearing a floral blouse, teal palazzo pants, a pink headband, and pink ballet flats.

    Y2k Style: Collegiate Wannabe

    Does it get much more Y2k than a bucket hat, platform sneakers, and a Barbie film camera?!

    I remember thrifting this Badgers sweatshirt but have no idea why other than the fact that I’m from Wisconsin. But I guess my Harvard sweatshirt isn’t much better since I never attended college?! lol

    I gave the outfit a modern update with a smart-looking plaid blazer, wide-leg jeans, and classic Converse-style sneakers. I would have LOVED to have a pair of “Chucks” as a kid. They were quite a status symbol in my group.

    hannah is a white woman with curly brown hair. she's standing in front of a pink background. she's wearing a gray harvard sweatshirt, plaid blazer, black hat, gray wide leg jeans, and black converse style sneakers. hannah is a white woman with curly brown hair. she's standing in front of a pink background. she's wearing a gray harvard sweatshirt, plaid blazer, black hat, gray wide leg jeans, and black converse style sneakers.

    Y2k Style: Mellow Yellow

    For my final Y2k outfit, I dug into my modeling archive. Did you know I used to walk in runway shows at my local Walmart? Even then I knew I loved fashion and showing off my outfit to the masses.

    It’s hard to top the rainbow striped yellow tee and matching black maxi skirt (that I remember having a MELTDOWN over because I wanted my mom to buy it for me—she eventually gave in and I got the look) but I gave it a try with a yellow moto jacket, rainbow crop top, and black palazzo pants.

    I definitely feel like the cool grown-up I always wanted to be!

    hannah is a white woman with curly brown hair. she's standing in front of a pink background. she's wearing a white t-shirt with a rainbow stripe, yellow moto jacket, black palazzo pants, and black ballet flats. hannah is a white woman with curly brown hair. she's standing in front of a pink background. she's wearing a white t-shirt with a rainbow stripe, yellow moto jacket, black palazzo pants, and black ballet flats.

    Fashion Flashback

    This was fun to look back at some of the questionable fashion choices I made as a kid and give them a modern update!

    What was your favorite look? Would you style anything differently? Tell me about it in the comments!

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  • Here’s How To Wear a Summer Dress in the Winter (Without Freezing Your Butt Off!)

    How To Stay Stylish AND Stay Warm

    Don’t you hate it when the cold weather creeps in and you have to shun half of your wardrobe?

    Whether you banish it to the back of your closet or hide it away in tubs, it can really feel like a part of you is missing all winter.

    Thankfully, there are a lot of style hacks to wear your warm-weather clothes when the temperatures drop too low.

    So don’t say goodbye to your summer clothes just yet—I’m going to explore one option in this post using a colorful sleeveless dress as an example!

    Let’s dive in!

    Winter Wardrobe Woes

    First off, what do you define as summer clothes? Is it a silhouette, a print, or maybe even a color?

    Some clothing elements are easier to transition into winter than others. I think all colors should be for year-round wear, but I will admit it can be tricky

    At a basic level, all colors should be fair play year-round.

    It can be tricky wearing certain patterns like gingham and floral, which usually have an attachment with spring and summer.

    But the big boss to beat is slinky cuts and mini-styles. While not impossible (as I’m about the show you) it does take a lot of creativity to pull off.

    hannah is wearing an orange patterned dress, an orange cardigan, skin tone colored tights, and silver mary jane flats.hannah is wearing an orange patterned dress, an orange cardigan, skin tone colored tights, and silver mary jane flats.

    What’s My Season?!

    My outfit has a couple of summer characteristics like the bright orange hue, the bold pattern, and the fact that the dress is sleeveless!

    Believe it or not, I thrifted this dress and cardigan within weeks of each other last fall. I thought I’d have to wait until later in the season to wear either of them when I realized they would look incredible put together – plus adding the cozy cardigan helped to winterize my dress.

    To continue adding warmth to my outfit, I also wore a pair of tights. If I wasn’t wearing an orange cardigan, I’d probably wear some crazy colored tights. But I went with skin tone to keep the outfit from being overwhelming.

    I’m not sure if you’d say my accessories are subtle as I’m wearing a DIY Barbie shoe necklace and silver Mary Janes. But I thought they were just the right details to brighten up a dreary winter day!

    hannah is wearing an orange patterned dress, an orange cardigan, skin tone colored tights, and silver mary jane flats.

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    WHAT I’M WEARING
    All thrifted | DIY necklace (get the tutorial here) | Old Walmart tights

    hannah is wearing an orange patterned dress, an orange cardigan, skin tone colored tights, and silver mary jane flats. hannah is wearing an orange patterned dress, an orange cardigan, skin tone colored tights, and silver mary jane flats.

    More Cool Style Tips For Staying Warm

    When it comes to layering your summer clothes for winter, the sky is the limit. A few more ideas might be –

    • Try a turtleneck underneath a sleeveless dress
    • Wear leggings instead of tights
    • Try tall boots with your summer dresses
    • Accessorize with a chunky scarf

    What is your favorite styling hack for wearing summer clothes in the winter? Let me know in the comments!

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    hannah is wearing an orange patterned dress, an orange cardigan, skin tone colored tights, and silver mary jane flats.
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  • How To Combine Modern & Vintage Styles For One Throwback-Inspired Outfit

    Style Merger

    Feeling stuck in a fashion rut?

    One simple way to get out of a funk is to look to the past.

    As thrifters, we’re surrounded by amazing vintage styles just hiding out on the racks waiting for us to take them home.

    But once they’re in your closet, it can be tough trying to merge the old styles with the current trends in your closet.

    That’s where this post comes in handy as I navigate combining modern and vintage styles for one throwback-inspired outfit!

    Everything Old Is New Again

    Before you start putting together outfits, you should determine what kind of vintage you want in your closet.

    Shopping for vintage clothes at secondhand stores can be a lot of fun but not all vintage is created equal.

    When assessing pieces to add to your closet, try to find past trends that match the vibe of your closet.

    If you normally wear neutrals and business casual, then a neon floral muumuu wouldn’t make much sense—as fabulous as it is to look at.

    Everything old is new again so whatever you wear today was once a style of yesteryear! Try to find those styles and you’ll have a much easier time combining vintage with modern trends.

    If price or sizing is an issue, focus on accessories with unique details, like a scarf or a statement necklace!

    How To Combine Modern and Vintage Styles

    To practice what I preach, I pulled out this vintage navy blue poncho with an abstract colorful pattern on it. It’s probably from the 1970’s but reminds me of one I wore as a kid back in the 1990s. It holds a lot of nostalgia for me!

    Because I love color, this is a natural fit for my wardrobe. It wasn’t hard to find pieces that matched it! I went with a red turtleneck, a red beret, these outrageous flared denim jeans I got from Maurices last spring, and a pair of cognac stacked heel booties.

    All the modern elements almost make you forget the poncho is from 50 years ago! (That felt weird to type lol)

    hannah is smiling in front of a pink background. she's wearing a red beret, red turtleneck, vintage navy blue knit poncho, flared denim jeans, and cognac stacked heel booties

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    WHAT I’M WEARING
    Thrifted beret, poncho, and turtleneck, >$10 | Old Maurices/Kancan flared denim jeans | Old outlet store booties, $10

    In Clothes-ing

    There are no hard or fast rules to wearing vintage but this is a simple outline for getting started or, like I said at the beginning, to help you get out of a style rut.

    What is your favorite decade to wear and how do you incorporate it with modern trends? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

    If you enjoyed this post, please be sure to Pin it for later and send it to a friend who could use some inspiration.

    hannah is smiling in front of a pink background. she's wearing a red beret, red turtleneck, vintage navy blue knit poncho, flared denim jeans, and cognac stacked heel booties

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  • The Truth About My Thrifting Journey

    the truth about my thrifting journeyThe Truth About My Thrifting Journey

    A comment I hear most from my online audience is how in awe they are of what I thrift, how I thrift, where I thrift, or my colorful thrifted outfits in general.

    I don’t claim to have any magical powers when it comes to thrifting (though the thrift gods do bless me on occasion).

    I’m just a regular gal on a budget living in the Midwest who uses thrifting as a creative outlet and to help reduce my environmental footprint.

    So what makes my thrift finds so different or my outfits so unique?

    To answer that question, I had to do some digging into my shopping habits and peek into my closet for some insight.

    So what’s the truth about my thrifting journey? Read on to find out!

    My Thrifting Journey: In My Cart

    I shop at a variety of stores every month from the recognizable chains down to volunteer-run shops that are off the beaten path.

    I used to favor one over the other but have come to appreciate the offerings of both.

    My outfit in this post is a mix of Goodwill finds and no-name stores.

    The only big rule I follow is that if it’s too expensive, I don’t buy it. Simple as that. Life’s too short to complain about thrift store prices or speculate why they’re on the rise. ٭eye roll٭ Plus, I’ve been thrifting long enough to know that if I can’t afford something right now, it will come back around at another time.

    Which brings me to my first big piece of advice – BE PATIENT!

    Thrifting the perfect wardrobe doesn’t happen overnight. It takes years to find the clothes that speak to you, your body, and your budget. Be patient and keep searching. One store is not going to have it all, and you shouldn’t expect it to.

    hannah has curly hair worn under a black pork pie hat. she's smiling while wearing an x-files graphic tee, purple cardigan, colorful skirt, black tights, and black ballet flats

    My Thrifting Journey: In My Closet

    Since my closet wasn’t thrifted overnight (nor is it finished now!), sometimes that means my outfits are lacking certain pieces to finish them.

    It can be frustrating but I remain patient. That was a trait I picked up many years ago when, in 2012, I went through an extreme health-related weight loss and had to give up 95% of my wardrobe in under a year. I was left with the bare bones of a closet and had to start over.

    I was always a savvy thrifter and saw potential in everything I bought, but that became even more important than ever.

    I cannot stress enough that you need to see potential in everything. If you disregard everything as being too frumpy, old, outdated, or small; you’ll wind up with nothing. (And likely write off a lot of thrift stores without giving them a fair chance!)

    Everything can be refashioned into something new or styled to look different. My social media feed is full of Gen Z thrifters buying clothes I’d only imagine my grandma wearing but they have a way of modifying the pieces to look trendy. They’re definitely on to something!

    hannah has curly hair worn under a black pork pie hat. she's smiling while wearing an x-files graphic tee, purple cardigan, colorful skirt, black tights, and black ballet flats

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    WHAT I’M WEARING
    Old ASOS pork pie hat | Thrifted tee, cardigan, and skirt, $5 | We Love Colors tights | Old Walmart ballet flats

    hannah has curly hair worn under a black pork pie hat. she's smiling while wearing an x-files graphic tee, purple cardigan, colorful skirt, black tights, and black ballet flats

    In Clothes-ing

    So how long did this outfit take to thrift?

    • The skirt was bought in 2013
    • The graphic tee was thrifted in 2017
    • I found the cardigan last year, in 2023

    Isn’t that wild to think it took me 11 years to wear this outfit?!

    I hope this post encourages you to be patient and see potential in every thrift store and item you pick up. The result is SO worth it to your closet and the planet!

    Please Pin this post or pass it along to a friend who could use some outfit inspo. (Or one who’s a fan of X-files!)

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  • The Outfit Repeater Hall of Fame: The Top 10 Most Repeated Pieces in My Closet

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    The Outfit Repeater Hall of Fame: The Top 10 Most Repeated Pieces in My ClosetThe Outfit Repeater Hall of Fame

    Ever wondered what makes a piece of clothing truly timeless?

    Since I’m coming up on my 9th bloggiversary on January 9th, I’m revealing The Outfit Repeater Hall of Fame – a round-up of the top 10 most repeated pieces in my closet.

    After 9 fabulous years of blogging, certain pieces have truly stood the test of time in my closet. These aren’t just clothes; they’re the MVPs, the go-to classics, the trusty sidekicks that have transformed my outfits into LEWKS!

    In this post, I’m going to explore each piece, share their stories, and uncover why they’ve become my go-to closet staples. (Excluding denim, outerwear, and accessories. Because that’s too easy!)

    Now let’s take a walk down memory lane and look back at my top 10 most repeated pieces and why they work!

    Iconic Piece: Daisy Print Top

    Coming in last place with 5 wears (on my blog.. countless more in real life) is this super cute daisy print top!

    Wear it came from: Bought at a garage sale in 2008 for about .50¢

    What I love about it: I was attracted to this top when I was still just a teenager because of the throwback daisy print. I was also plus-size back then and loved the comfy cut on the top.

    Fun fact: The top is true ’90s era from Maurices! That’s significant because I’ve been an employee of Maurices since 2018. Full circle moment!

    most repeated piece daisy print long sleeveless top vintage 1990s maurices

    Iconic Piece: Red Floral Skirt

    Clocking in at 6 wears on the blog, this vintage red floral skirt has staying power!

    Wear it came from: I believe it was a Salvation Army thrift store around 2013. I think it was half-price at $1! (My memory is foggy though so don’t quote me)

    What I love about it: I’m actually surprised that this skirt shows up on my top 10 list because the elastic is completely gone from the waistband so I hate trying to get it on. But the bright red flowers have a way of matching so much in my closet that I can forgive it.

    Fun fact: The first photo was submitted to Lucky Magazine in 2016 and was chosen to be on the website… THEN IN THE SEPTEMBER PRINT ISSUE! I still have multiple copies of the magazine to remember that time I was a little bit famous.

    Iconic Piece: Rainbow Striped Skirt

    I’m sure no one is surprised to see this rainbow striped skirt on my top 10 list! It’s been worn a total of 6 times on my blog.

    Wear it came from: I bought this skirt for $15 on thredUP back in 2020.

    What I love about it: What’s NOT to love about it?!

    Fun fact: I had this exact skirt on a Pinterest board a few years prior to the purchase. It was just an outfit I thought was cool then I somehow manifested it into my life!

    Iconic Piece: Blue Vintage Jumpsuit

    This jumpsuit has been styled on my blog a whopping 7 times!

    Wear it came from: I found this blue jumpsuit in the basement of a thrift store for $1 back in 2017.

    What I love about it: This jumpsuit is one of a kind with its bright color and hundreds of pockets. And the fabric is very forgiving throughout my many weight fluctuations over the years!

    Fun fact: I’ve shared the long version on my TikTok of how I bought this skirt, which includes how Pat Benatar was involved in the purchase.

    hannah wearing most repeated piece, a blue vintage jumpsuit

    Iconic Piece: Pink Vintage Floral Blazer

    At 8 wears, this pink floral blazer comes in at the halfway point!

    Wear it came from: I vaguely remember buying it from a small thrift store in 2013. Like most things on this list, I don’t think I spent more than $1 on it.

    What I love about it: This blazer is a pastel ’80s dream! I always feel like I’m in a John Hughes movie when I wear it. Plus it looks just as good styled in feminine looks as it does with dark grungy pieces.

    Fun fact: This purchase was heavily inspired by my favorite movie, Pretty in Pink, and the constant comparisons I get to Molly Ringwald.

    Iconic Piece: Blue Vintage Polka Dot Shorts

    This list is starting to get serious! These blue polka dot shorts have been worn 10 times on my blog.

    Wear they came from: If I had to guess, it was another small thrift store for about $1 back in 2012/2013. It’s been too long!

    What I love about it: These shorts are the most versatile color, have the most perfect Swiss dot pattern, and the loose cut paired with an elastic waistband makes them fit at literally every size I’ve been from a 4-12!

    Fun fact: I thrifted a twin to these several years ago – they were mint green – and I wore them a couple of times but the color just didn’t live up to this magnificent navy blue so I donated them. But I really do wish I had them in other jewel-toned hues!

    Iconic Piece: Black and White Striped Skirt

    Another piece in the 10-timer club is this vintage black and white striped skirt.

    Wear it came from: My best guess is another small thrift store for $1 sometime between 2012 and 2013!

    What I love about it: I am such a striped girlie and this black-and-white one is right on the mark to me.

    Fun fact: I actually hate midi-length skirts and have been meaning to shorten this one for years. But after 12 years in my closet and countless outfits, why fix what ain’t broken?!

    Iconic Piece: Red Palazzo Pants

    At 10 wears, these red palazzo pants are number 3 on my top 10 list!

    Wear they came from: A Goodwill in 2020 for around $5.

    What I love about it: I put these pants on my thrifting wishlist in 2018 and searched forever! I finally found them and haven’t seen another pair since. I think they were meant to be mine!

    Fun fact: I think most people would be surprised to know these pants are Shein brand. I don’t support that brand for ethical reasons but these pants were too good to pass up. And now they’re kind of my signature, so….

    Iconic Piece: Polka Dot Skater Skirt

    Coming in at number 2 on my list is this polka dot skater skirt with 12 wears!

    Wear it came from: I remember this one! I bought it at a St. Vincent’s de Paul for about $6. I didn’t want to pay that much but it still had the new tag from K-Mart in the 1990s!

    What I love about it: This skirt is the perfect length and cut for me. I rarely find skirts like this so, when I do, I HAVE to buy them!

    Fun fact: This still had their original tag on it so I took it off and added it to my vintage tag collection. Does anyone else have one of those?!

    Iconic Piece: Purple Printed Skirt

    My number one most repeated piece is… this vintage purple print skirt with 15 wears!

    Wear it came from: I bought it at a Salvation Army for about $1 back in 2013.

    What I love about it: As I mentioned above, it’s tough for me to find skirts in the exact length and style that I love. This vintage pattern is fantastic and matches so much in my closet!

    Fun fact: When I saw this skirt at the thrift store, I thought it was really artsy and much cooler than who I was. I figured I’d wear it once or twice, feel like an imposter, and then donate it. Now it’s my most worn skirt EVER!

    Tips for Becoming a (Outfit) Repeater Offender

    Creating this list was very eye-opening for me. I didn’t realize some items had been documented online so many times, even though they are beloved pieces in my closet.

    What I learned from this round-up that I think are some important takeaways:

    • Vintage clothes are made to last
    • Sometimes the most inexpensive items are the most well-loved
    • Choosing pieces that have a classic pattern or match the color palette of your closet can go a long way
    • Have fun in your closet!

    Thank you so much for reading this post and enjoying all my looks from the past 9 years as The Outfit Repeater! As always, please be sure to Pin your favorite looks from this post and share the outfit repeater message with all your friends!

    The Outfit Repeater Hall of Fame: The Top 10 Most Repeated Pieces in My Closet

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  • The Ultimate ’00s Icon: A Lizzie McGuire Halloween Costume

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    thrifted lizzie mcguire halloween costume 2000s fashion y2kLizzie McGuire Halloween Costume

    Hey now, hey now, this Lizzie McGuire Halloween costume is what dreams are made of!

    Maybe I’m an Outfit Repeater, but you’re an outfit remember.. and that’s just as pathetic!

    After all these years in the blogging space, I’m finally dressing up as my blog’s namesake Lizzie McGuire!

    If you’re thinking of dressing up as this Y2k icon, then keep reading for all the details.

    How I Dressed As Lizzie McGuire

    If you believe that I had a picture perfect plan. Then I’ve got you fooled! I only did the best I can when it came to dressing as Lizzie McGuire for Halloween!

    Putting together all the pieces of this costume required many, many thrift stores and reaching out to friends for favors.

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    Ultimately, everything came together and I actually ended up with TWO outfits. Of course, I’m sharing them both because they feature these fabulous floral pants from my friend’s shop, Vintage Emporium.

    And my entire blog is about re-wearing your closet so this costume couldn’t be more fitting!

    What I Wore As Lizzie McGuire

    Every piece of my outfit has a little backstory but I’ll try to keep it brief!

    I started out by thrifting a bunch of blouses from the 2000s but was growing concerned that I didn’t have the pants yet and wasn’t sure what color they would be if I found them. Pants are a tough fit for me so I was literally trying on anything I could find and coming up with nothing. I was ready to buy the first pair that actually fit!

    The joke was on me… I had a collection of red tops and then found these pants and they were BLUE!

    So I scrapped all the tops and browsed thredUP for a suitable shirt and found two great options.

    The shoes and sunglasses were very easy to score on Poshmark and even better since I had credit to spend!

    All of the jewelry is from my own collection (both bracelets were gifts from friends some time ago!).

    And if the wig looks familiar, it’s a Hannah Montana wig I bought in 2009 for $10 at Claire’s in a mall. It’s definitely seen better days but I made it work to the best of my ability!

    Tips For Dressing Up As Lizzie McGuire For Halloween

    What I love most about this costume compared to most of the others I’ve shared on here, is that I could see myself re-wearing each piece from this costume. It’s bold, colorful, and truly a reflection of my personal style!

    If you’re searching for a costume that won’t get worn once and then stashed away, consider a Halloween costume like Lizzie McGuire or another character you love.

    Clothing from the 2000s is having a big moment right now and you can find originals at thrift stores or dupes at places like Target or fast fashion places. Definitely have fun with it!

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    Please be sure to Pin this post to reference later, and tag me on Instagram so I can see your version of Lizzie McGuire!

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  • Sizzling Summer Style: What I Would Wear to a BBQ

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    Dressing Up With No Place To Go

    Who says you can only get dressed up if you have some place to go? The considerate act of putting on a cute outfit to run a mundane errand is totally valid!

    I have many days where leggings and a tunic are the go-to (albeit in fun colors or a cool detail!) but I have just as many days where I try to put some creative effort into what I look like for the tasks of everyday life.

    What Would I Wear To a BBQ?

    As I wrote on Instagram about this outfit, “Dress for the BBQ you want to be invited to this summer.” And that’s what I did!

    Bright colors, soft pants, and fun sunglasses all set the tone for me!

    I put together this outfit for Memorial Day weekend when I had to run to Walmart to pick up some craft supplies. But I envisioned what I might wear for a fun get together.

    In reality, at Walmart, did anyone stop to compliment me? No. But did I still feel good? Yes. I was expressing a style vision in my head and felt really awesome!

    When I got home, I snapped these photos so I wouldn’t forget how cool this outfit was. And if I ever get invited to a real BBQ, maybe I’ll reference these photosand outfit repeat it there??

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    ? WHAT I’M WEARING ?
    Thrifted pants, sunglasses, and purse, >$10 | Gifted/thrifted blouse, from Katie | Gifted/vintage earrings, from Redbird Vintage Box | Old Lulu*s sandals | Colourpop Lippie Stix in Bossy

    Looking Good, Feeling Good

    What’s an outfit you’ve put on recently that made you feel your best? Tell me about it in the comments!

    If you love this outfit, please be sure to Pin it or save the post to recreate later!

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