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The Thrifty Six in Autumn Outerwear

October 16, 2022 / 26 Comments
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thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge

This month’s theme for the Thrifty Six was chosen by Lucy and she went with the seasonally appropriate topic of autumn outerwear. Outerwear, meaning coats, jackets, or other garments that you would wear on top of your outfit, is probably the most thrifted category of items in my wardrobe.

I live in a place where we experience winter-like temperatures for approximately 9-10 months out of the year. So over the course of a decade living here, I have managed to amass quite an extensive outerwear collection. When you combine the local weather with menopausal cold flashes, this girl needs all the warmth I can get from October through June. I also have a bit of an obsession with coats and outerwear and since they tend to be high ticket items, I have consistently relied on thrifting (and end of season clearance sales) to keep my coat budget low while keeping my coat inventory high.

I have a bunch of preloved outerwear that makes much more of a statement than this classic trench coat in a pale shade of taupe. But a classic trench in a neutral color really does go a long way in one’s wardrobe. I thrifted this Talbots coat nearly a decade ago. If my recollection is accurate, I paid $18 for it and an additional $12 to have it dry cleaned for a total of $30. Most Talbots outerwear currently ranges from $150 to as high as $425 so $30 for a timelessly classic trench coat is really a steal. Not only is it better for my budget, but most thrift store purchases benefit charities and it is so much better for our planet to buy preloved than brand new. That is the whole point of this thrifty group! To show you how to be stylish by shopping secondhand because every little bit that we can prevent from ending up in landfills helps our environment!

Since my trench is rather boring, I used this opportunity to showcase a newly thrifted dress by Zara. The dress made the statement while the coat just kept me warm.

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thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge

I found this geometric patterned dress the last time I went thrifting (which was a few months ago) and I picked it up and put it back about 3 times before deciding I should just try it on. I was uncertain if I liked the print or the color palette and I definitely was unsure of how the fabric would feel against my skin. But my mother always told me that if something on a hanger catches my attention for any reason, it never hurts to try it on. So with much hesitancy, I added it to my pile of try-on clothing and headed to the fitting room.

Much to my surprise, when I put the dress on I freaking loved it and the fabric didn’t really bother me at all. Even more surprising, out of the giant pile of things that I unquestionably loved when I took them into the fitting room, I only ended up buying this dress, a kaftan style top, a pair of Zara ballet flats that were new with tags, a tie dye tee shirt dress, and a super awesome vase for my dining room (all for under $50).

Because the print on the dress is so bold, I kept the rest of my outfit fairly plain and simple adding a black cloche hat, a pair of black tassel earrings, a thrifted necklace (which is actually mala beads), and black over the knee boots that I bought on a Shoe Dazzle season end clearance sale last year for under $20. While I am unsure of exactly how much I paid for all the pieces of this outfit, I am certain that the whole look including all of my accessories was under $100.

I did keep this outfit on to run a few errands after Archie took my photos but I will admit that the dress isn’t all that comfortable for my daily routine of staying home. But I will hang onto it for those rare occasions when I have a reason to get dressed up. And if I find no occasion for dressing up any time soon, my wardrobe will get cut in half again and who knows what will make the cut at that point!

thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge

That is all I have to share for this October edition of The Thrifty Six featuring our preloved autumn outerwear. Do you have a coat collection or do you rely on just a few basics?

Now let’s see the preloved autumn outerwear that my thrifty friends have styled!

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 Thrifters:

Emma of Style Splash
Style Splash
“I have so many pre-loved coats and jackets but this is one that I wear frequently. I bought it on eBay a couple of years ago (it’s from Asos originally). The rich golden colour goes with so many outfits. Here, I’ve teamed it with a thrifted turquoise sweater (also from eBay) and bright blue trousers for contrast.”
-Emma

Grace of Graceful Rags
Graceful Rags
“I have a couple of thrifted blazers and the faux fur coat I bought in Scotland, but I’ve shared all those pieces in previous Thrifty Six collabs… I wanted to challenge myself to style this secondhand coat instead, which was my mom’s when she was a kid! I paired it with my thrifted jumpsuit, thrifted belt, and vintage clip-on earrings. This outfit is very “out there” for my usual taste but it somehow felt quite stylish and on-trend.”
-Grace
Jane of Preloved-Vintage-Handmade
Preloved-Vintage-Handmade
“This is my Autumn statement…
 …and what a statement it is!
 Scarlet red faux fur can’t fail to turn heads.
 Autumn outerwear is October’s Thrifty Six theme…
 …not sure this meets the brief but it’s what I’ll be rocking this Autumn!”
-Jane
Lucy of Lucy Bertoldi
Lucy Bertoldi
“I snatched this plaid pre-loved fall coat at my nearby Village des Valeurs- I just love to go peek in there regularly. When I spot out a gem, I grab it immediately before another style savvy fashionista gets her eye on it! Such purchases have me never looking back; just like with this one that I wear on the repeat.”
-Lucy
Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style
Nancy’s Fashion Style
“The gorgeous leopard print trench coat that I bought last winter on Vinted. And that I never had worn because it was too cold in the winter. And as soon as the sun starts to shine in spring, I wear my denim jacket with leopard print scarf. I only had worn it twice this autumn, so I kind of forgot about it. But it is such a treasure, I adore this coat!”
-Nancy
And Me!
thrifted style, classic trench coat, otk boots, printed dress, cloche hat, Shelbee on the Edge
“I found this classic Talbots trench coat at my local Salvation Army many years ago. I think I paid $18 for it and it has proven to be such a versatile coat for both fall and spring. The light taupe color goes with everything and the loose fit makes it work if I gain or lose 25 pounds! It isn’t the most exciting coat, but it is perfect for statement dresses like this newly thrifted Zara dress that I have been dying to share!”
-Shelbee

Keeping it on the edge,

Shelbee

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Outfit Details: Dress (Zara), Coat (Talbots), and Mala Beads (Story & Myth)-Thrifted / Boots-Shoe Dazzle / Hat-Kohl’s / Earrings-Old

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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