works cited: vintage thrifted christian dior sweater (yes you read that right...booyah!); anthro skirt; thrifted oxfords and watch; necklace from who knows where in high school
Just before Thanksgiving, freshly-relocated Carrie and I went to Unique Thrift, this crazy gigantic Wal-Mart sized thrift store in Virginia. I've been super-careful with my budget this fall but have been itching for a thrift store trip to spice up my winter closet a bit. Santa must have known I've been good this year, because I stumbled upon this Christian Dior striped sweater right away. It's quirky and in perfect condition and 3 dollars later and it was mine, all mine. Now that's what I call holiday magic.
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47 comments:
love the skirt and the shoes.:)
Irene Wibowo
$3?! Whoa :D such an unbelievable deal for such a great sweater!
Also, love those oxfords, I have been dying for a pair, but just can't seem to find one that fits!
Wow! Lucky! Great look.
Sarah
http://comingunstitched.blogspot.com
Holiday magic, for sure!
That's a lovely sweater and a lovely price. :)
And the skirt is very cute.
I LOVE Unique! We went there for the first time a few weeks ago, and I found these gems.
preethi
lace, etc.
Wow that is a great find for sure! It's super cute!!
bah fabulous sweater. So lucky. I love a good thrift find :)
great sweater! what an awesome find!! :)
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Amazing find! You know I love a good stripe, and this sweater suits you to a T. I was just thinking we'll have to make another trip out to Unique the next time I'm visiting my parents, and this just seals the deal - will you be around for the next major batch of holidays? :)
What a great find! Was this at the Falls Church location? I've been to a huge Salvation Army in Manassas but had never heard of this awesome place.
Sarah--yes, I believe it is (here's the info for it: http://www.yelp.com/biz/unique-thrift-store-falls-church). It is truly awesome.
Emily--I'm taking off on the 19th--when are you getting here? I'd love to hang out again (obviously).
sweet score! I live about a mile from Unique and I go every couple of weeks - I always call it the Thrift Wal-Mart! They can have great finds, but its almost overwhelming.
That sweater is amazing! I was hoping it was new so I could go buy one!
Oh, boo, I have a big deadline at work on the 20th so we're probably not heading down until the 22nd or 23rd. I've no idea how long we'll visit for, but I'd say maybe a week? Obviously I will just have to make another trip down sometime soon...
that sweater is beautiful! COngrats on the great find :)
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oh, you lucky duck! and that's the perfect holiday outfit too. i love it :)
That is indeed a Christmas miracle! I have put myself on a shopping ban since my engagement to save up for the wedding, but when I hear stories like this, it makes me want to change my mind. ;-)
Your so cute! I love this holiday outfit. xo, rv
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I love finding a designer find at a thrift store! Even if it's not actually "worth" much it's always a nice thrill.
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aaaamazing find. i love that sweater and this outfit! it does so much with so few items. xo
So when this post popped up in my Google Reader, and all I could see was the top half of the first picture, I thought, "I don't care how much that sweater costs, and I don't care that I'm pregnant, I'm going to get me one." And then I found out that I CAN'T. Boo. It is adorable, and I lovelovelove this outfit.
Oh i want that sweater :D SO cute!
BTW LOVE your blog :D You now have a new reader :)
Love Love Unique!! It's about an hour and a half away but we go there as often as we are in the area. Usually the overprice (for a thrift store at least!) expensive items, great find!
What a find! And, to top it all off, the jumper's subtly seasonal too! A winner all round.
Sorcha x
Bonfire Brunette
Great thrift find, lucky you! Btw, I saw these lobster earrings and I thought of you and your lobster love again. http://www.etsy.com/listing/85954624/i-love-lobster-earrings-with-free
I hate you more than a little bit. :)
Oh my gosh, what an amazing thrift!! I am in love with this outfit, you look so lovely :)
Wait, there are huge thrift stores in the USA? really? Why are these behind-the-moon-living-germans not having such a thing? I absolutely need to go on holiday to the states, as soon as possible ;-) besides that: cool sweater, and i love the combination of this a bit boyish shoes with this not to girlie-skirt! xxx Anita
I thrifted a pair of oxfords almost exactly like that awhile ago, and I can't find them anywhere now. Rats!
That sweater is an amazing find. Looks perfect on you :)
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Bravo, madame! I've never been to Unique Thrift. I'll have to look into it.
Ah, I'm so jealous! I've yet to find a good thrift store near my teensy winsy town. But I shall live vicariously through you. Gorgeous sweater!
That sweater is a miracle.
Christian Dior?! what a huge score!
As a fellow cycling grad student, I have to say I love it! You must have the best thrift stores to find those kind of treasures though! I'm very jealous...
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Love the outfit, especially the sweater. Would the fashion gods smite me if I said that the sweater (loosely) reminds me of an Old Navy sweater I have?
I have a very similar necklace to that, but mine is in a gunmetal color.
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE that sweater! NC State tailgate? Yes! My 4th of July birthday? Yes! Christmas? Yes! Whoop! Whoop!
shug in boots--hahaha, best comment ever!
flyingpurplehippo--no one would smite you, i bet people would be happy to know that something similar is available at old navy!
wow, what a great outfit and amazing luck!
I adore your sweater, so please don't read anything into this question:
Have you seen any ugly Christmas sweaters at Unique? I've been searching for over a month (2 ugly Christmas sweater parties this year!) and nothing! Am I going crazy? Do all the little old ladies get to them first???
:) Jen
Awesome find! Such a cute classic sweater...looks great!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
I have been to that "crazy gigantic Wal-Mart sized thrift store in Virginia." It's awesome, right?
jen--hahah, this sweater is just one embroidered christmas tree away from being an ugly christmas sweater!
i did see ONE ugly xmas sweater at unique, but there was an overall devastating lack of ugly sweaters. don't they know that everybody wants one this time of year? i think maybe a grubby goodwill would be a better bet (perhaps they are less picky?) but i'm not entirely sure. i'll keep you posted if i see any...
what? i'm a devoted thrifter from alexandria, how do i not know about this thrift store??? where is it?
Unique is near where Gallows intersects with 29 and 50. The parking lot is a PAIN, and it is faaaar away. I can vouch for Christian Dior finds, although I've never found anything in my size....
so happy to see you're wearing it! you know, not that i thought you wouldn't, but happy to see it looks great on you. i'm down for more thrifting anytime! it was fun :)
Unique is actually a big chain of thrift stores and there are a bunch more in the DC area — all in Maryland. They're just as great as the Virginia location!
http://imunique.com/pages/Locations/
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