preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome

The Thrifty 6 in Bold Monochrome

April 18, 2022 / 16 Comments
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome

We finally had a few reasonably mild days where I could bare some skin for outdoor photos which worked out perfectly for our April Thrifty 6 style theme. Lucy has chosen bold and bright monochrome which is easy to do with a solid colored dress and accessories in the same color family. I realize that I have been styling lots of pink for these thrifted challenges recently, featuring the color in pastel for February’s Tickled Pink theme and a super vibrant shade of pink to Brighten Up January.

The trick with these thrifted challenges is that the piece that is meant to satisfy the chosen theme should be preloved. But as I dug through all of the many preloved garments in my closet room, the only preloved item that I could find that would work for monochromatic dressing was this little pink dress. So pink it is! Again. Which is fine because it is a very lovely color and I enjoy wearing it.

In terms of fashion, monochromatic dressing simply means wearing separate items in various textures, saturations, or shades of the same color to create a cohesively tonal look. Wearing all one color can create a dramatic impact in your outfit. While black, white, and other neutrals are traditionally the most common colors to use for monochromatic dressing, bringing bold, bright, statement colors to your monochrome game can have an equally dramatic impact with an intense punch of brilliance.

Whenever I am creating an outfit for any style challenge, I always try to incorporate the details of the challenge itself into every single aspect of my look. For thrifted challenges, I prefer to have most, if not all, of my outfit to consist of preloved pieces. It is a way for me to show that you can stay true to your personal style and create really fun outfits by shopping second hand. However, I struggled and failed on that part for this challenge. The only thing that I am wearing preloved is my lovely pink dress.

preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
white cowboy boots, Shelbee on the Edge
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome

As much as I wanted to just wear the dress and bare my arms, we definitely are not there yet so I needed something with long sleeves. I was going to wear the bright pink shirt dress from January’s post as a jacket over this dress but the two styles absolutely did not work together. While I can usually combine many disparate style genres into one coherent look, the shirt dress was just too structured for the bohemian vibe of the embroidered shift dress. Speaking of embroidery, isn’t is so pretty on this dress?!

Instead I reached for my favorite color blocked duster cardigan in various shades of pink. While this sweater was purchased at retail from Torrid, it has definitely proven itself to be worth the purchase. I wear it often because it is easy to dress up or dress down and seems to coordinate with much of my wardrobe these days.

Once I had settled on the pink dress and the cardigan, I just started adding accessories in various shades of pink and white. I found the adorable pink straw hat on Kohl’s clearance last year for around $5. Considering how much pink has taken over my closet, it seemed like a perfectly good $5 investment. I added my new white cowgirl boots that I had treated myself to with our lottery winnings last summer. I only had the chance to wear them one time on a girl date in November before the weather changed and cowgirl boots were no longer practical for the season. But now we are coming back into the season for my cowgirl boots and I have worn these white beauties at least 3 times just last week. So you will surely be seeing more of them soon. The bad news is that I am now hankering for yet another pair of new cowgirl boots!

One final thing I want to highlight is my fabulous new necklace by Susan Shaw. This was another wonderful purchase from Traveling Chic Boutique in Asheville, North Carolina. It consists of a wide leather strap in a pale pink and gold cow print with brown and pink wood and glass beads and a big bold tassel on the end. I have been wearing this stunning piece as much as I have my white cowgirl boots recently. They sort of seem like they were meant to be worn together. I have some old brown wood bead earrings that used to have a coordinating necklace. The necklace broke long ago but they are perfectly coordinated to go with this new necklace so it’s nice to have made that match as well.

preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome

I got these photos done just in time because the ground is currently covered in snow as I type this post early on Sunday morning. It should all be melted by tomorrow but I must admit that I appreciate a white Christmas much more than I do a white Easter. Green Easter is so much better so I’m going to have to just pretend. Well, not really, because I will still have a green Easter with my jar of weed!

*Photo credits go to 10 year old Archie. His photography skills get better and better every time I ask him to do it for me!

Now let’s see my bright and beautiful thrifty friends in their bold monochromatic outfits.

The Thrifty Six is a group of international fashion influencers who meet once a month in our little space on the internet to share our thrifty outfits. On the third Monday of every month, we will all share an outfit based on a theme that features preloved wardrobe pieces. Shopping and reselling preloved clothing is so much better for the environment and you can find some of the best fashions in thrift or charity shops. The Thrifty Six are here to inspire you to shop second hand! 

The Stylish Thrifters:

Photo Montage by Jane
Emma of Style Splash
Style Splash
“I was limited to my holiday wardrobe for this month’s theme, but you know me – I’ve always got plenty of colourful clothes to hand! I bought this orange jumpsuit in a charity shop last summer for about £6. It’s such a great fit…and of course I love the colour! I added my orange fedora which I bought in a local boutique and some orange earrings to complete this tangerine ensemble!”
Grace of Graceful Rags
Graceful Rags
“I really struggled to find something for this month’s collab, scouring every nearby charity shop not once, but twice! I never consider a dress/jumpsuit as monochrome, since it’s just one piece, but pairing this fun onesie with these secondhand orange wedges was the best I could do. Both the shoes and oversized jumpsuit are out of my comfort zone, but I love how this springy look came together!”
Jane of Preloved-Vintage-Handmade
Preloved-Vintage-Handmade
“Is this a tangerine dream?…
…or is it more like manic mandarin!?!
I’m calling it sun-kissed satsuma – a whole eyeful of orange!
I love a 90’s classic suit and this one is a genuine vintage piece.
It’s far from high-end but what it lacks in class, it definitely makes up for in colour!“
Lucy of Lucy Bertoldi
Lucy Bertoldi
“This adorable royal blue knit set is perfect for this time of year, when the weather just can’t make up its mind. Got it in the 80’s from Sears (remember that place?). It was super stylish and trendy – and everyone wore something like it…so nothing that special. These days, when I wear it, the compliments just won’t stop because of everything about it! Vintage has a way of doing that, wouldn’t you agree?”
Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style
Nancy’s Fashion Style
“The skirt is pre loved and from the shop I used to work for. I buy a lot 
of that brand pre loved, because I know the quality is very good and 
sizing too. Although this skirt didn’t work for me, it’s too short and 
the pink in the blazer and shirt don’t work for me at all. I wore it 
once, when we went for pizza at my sister’s! Didn’t feel as me, so sold 
both the skirt and the blazer. Bold colours aren’t really my style, but 
I do love them.”
And Finally Me!
preloved dress, The Thrifty 3, thrifted style, Shelbee on the Edge, pink monochrome
“I found this pink embroidered sundress on a thrifting adventure last spring but it was a tad too tight. I have lost some weight and now it’s just right! And it’s perfect for a bright monochrome outfit paired with lots of other pink things (that were not preloved but have been loved much by me)!”

Are you feeling bright and bold this season?

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

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Outfit Details: Dress-Thrifted / Cardigan-Torrid / Boots-Idyllwind Fueled by Miranda Lambert (Boot Barn) / Hat-Kohls / Earrings-Old / Necklace by Susan Shaw–Traveling Chic Boutique

I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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