First & foremost… I graduated!
Thrifty and Elegant Graduation Attire
I’m madly obsessed with thrifting and finding awesome clothes, both new and old, at thrift and vintage resale stores. For my college graduation, there was no way I was going to wear some common recently manufactured outfit. I chose to express myself the way I love to: elegant thrift fashion style. While in Houston in January, a friend told me about Replay on 19th Street (now closed, sad face). When I say I fell in love… I fell in love with this store, y’all! It is full of clothes sorted by decades, and so many shoes, clutches, purses, hats, and odds and ends. It is a lovely blast from the past located on along a strip of stores that looks like something you’d see in a 1950s picture of “downtown.” It was at Replay that I found the dress of my dreams for graduation. The cream colored moire (watermark) fabric was so rich! It had beautiful details such as a bright red velvet waist sash, a high collar with a jeweled pendant in the center, as well as two loops with jeweled pendants for the sash to pass through.
1950s moire dress from Replay on 19th Street
My shoes were a find from last summer. Used 2B New, a local resale shop, is where I found these gorgeously patterned, thick heeled bad girls for $5!!! I’m not sure how old they are, they seem “young,” but they have a dash of old charm to them. I only wore them once before graduation, but after I found my dress, I knew the two were destined to create a love child outfit!
$5 thrifted shoes that made my graduation outfit complete
The Photo Shoot
One of my sisters is a photographer, and produced some lovely pictures from my graduation day. Check me out modeling this elegant thrift fashion (while rocking some pin curls)!
How can YOU piece together a look like this?
• Find pieces you love and even if they don’t go with anything you have in your closet right now, save them for a day because they’ll come together in an outfit. Some call this hoarding, I call it thinking ahead 😉
• Save a picture of your favorite pieces in your phone – this will come in handy when you thrift at different times in different locations.
• Try it on! This goes for any type of shopping. If you like a piece even just a little, try it on to see how it works for you. You may be surprised and find that you love it!
• In traditional Old World New Girl style, mix old with new!
No matter the occasion, thrifted fashion makes for excellent outfits. What are your favorite thrifting finds? Do you have questions about finding those perfect pieces at thrift stores? Comment/Ask below!
The Comments
kanaiza
Gorgeous! Congratulaions xx
Old World ~ New Girl
kanaizaThanks, doll! =)
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Paris Anderson
Great outfit for graduation!
Old World ~ New Girl
Paris AndersonThank you, Paris =)
RaChil Luke
Beautiful! You look so happy! 😀 That dress rocks!!
Congrats on graduating! I only finished my first year at community college so far, still not sure about a career
Old World ~ New Girl
RaChil LukeThanks, doll! It was a joyous day =D congrats on finishing up your first year! My advice is to listen to your heart regarding your career, it won’t lead you astray. And if you ever want to talk about it, let me know! I love helping folks in that aspect =)
Madaline Huntsinger Federico
OMG. I have thrift envy. Those shoes are beyond amazing.
Old World ~ New Girl
Madaline Huntsinger FedericoThose shoes are my favorite =D if you visit Texas when you’re back stateside, we should have a thrift date!
ashley
Great look!!!
Old World ~ New Girl
ashleyThanks, Ashley!
knowledgemaven
Congrats!!! Love those shoes…I want ’em. 🙂
Amy Albers
I love it! Most of my closet is thrift store or resale finds! Congrats on the graduation – you looked great!
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Neely
You look amazing!
Tammy
CUTE outfit. Adore the shoes and congrats!!
Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow)
All the best with your success after graduation.
I’m a newbie thrifter. I’ve gone to a few events here in Atlanta and made some amazing finds!
Kimberly
Congratulations on graduating! Your outfit looks great! Wishing you lots of success 🙂
Nadeen
Congratulations!! I love the entire look and especially those shoes! Great finds and your sis is a great photographer!
Melanie
CONGRATULATIONS on Graduating!!! That is really huge and such a big step in your life! I wish you such happiness and direction in the coming months! Remember you are amazing! Ps, I love love love your shoes!!!
Shonda
Congratulations and way to work a great deal. You look amazing.
Jessica
You look great! I never find anything when I go thrifting. Congrats on graduating!
~Jessica
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Erica @ Coming Up Roses
Congratulations, girl!!!! That first picture of you is flawless. I love it! And what a STEAL! It’s awesome that you color coordinated with your school colors…pulls the whole thing together, and you’re lookin’ great!
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