Adventures in Thrifting Part 35: Geometric Print Tunic & Spread the Kindness Link Up On the Edge #833

In October, my Thrifty Six group showcased geometric prints for our monthly style challenge featuring preloved fashions. For that post, I wore a thrifted plaid duster to illustrate the angles and lines prevalent in that specific branch of mathematics. But I was torn between two outfits to share that accurately reflected the theme of geometry so I photographed both styles and saved the one I didn’t share for later.

Well, later has come and I don’t have very many fall outfits photographed so I figured another Adventures in Thrifting post was a great way to end the week and the perfect opportunity to share this second geometry inspired outfit with a thrifty twist.

It started with this brightly colored short sleeved tunic boasting big, bold geometric shapes. It’s definitely one of my more questionable thrift store purchases. I probably should have left it behind but I was so taken by the fun print that I ignored the disgusting polyester fabric. I picked it up on a thrifting adventure with my sister nearly two years ago and it’s been hanging unworn in my closet since then. The few times that I’ve reached for it, the fabric makes me cringe as soon as my fingers touch it and so I never want to put it on my body. But I hate when I buy something, even if it was just a few dollars, and then never wear it before ditching it. So I wanted to give it at least one try before saying good-bye. This is very likely my one try because I doubt I will ever wear it again.

I layered it over lightweight cream colored trousers that I purchased at my local consignment shop this summer. The light neutral color worked really well with the bold print and it perfectly coordinated with an old ecru peplum blazer that I’ve been wearing frequently of late.

Wanting to keep most of my accessories in a neutral color black, I added my light gray chenille fedora, a wide black belt, and preloved black suede wedge boots. My earrings were purchased at a craft market and all of my necklaces were thrift store finds, making this outfit combination half-preloved. My earrings, hat, belt, and blazer were purchased new while my tunic, trousers, boots, and necklaces were preloved.

I did make my best effort to create a wearable outfit with this unwearable fabric and I like the look well enough. If the tunic wasn’t so offensive to my skin, I would definitely wear it again. But I certainly have enough things in my closet room to maintain wardrobe variety without sacrificing comfort. Plus I’m just way too old to wear uncomfortable things or unsavory fabrics. I guess that’s one benefit of getting older…we have the wisdom and the bank accounts to buy higher quality clothing without sacrificing comfort for style.

Have you ever purchased something and immediately questioned your decision? Buyer’s remorse is real sometimes but at least thrift store prices mitigate the damage of poor choices.

That’s all I have for you this week. Life continues to be super busy for me as a stay at home mom. I spend most days doing all the things required to maintain a household and a calendar of schedules for four people. Sometimes I think you need an advanced business degree to keep a house running effectively and some days I feel like a failure. But most days I just roll right on through like I’m some kind of champion at momming. Hmmm…maybe I am!

What’s been keeping you busy lately?

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