What I Wore: Fall Thrift Haul
My favorite outfits always embody some kind of character — always have. It’s not about a put upon look but, instead, finding one side of yourself and really running with that side.
I discovered an edgier fashion style this fall. I was influenced by my Fall Spotify playlist which is chock-full of 70’s rock and 1989 Lenny Kravitz. But mostly, I think it was the performer in me wanting to make itself known during what I can only call my “incubation period.”
There is a laid-back sensibility found in the following outfits — each featuring a thrifted jacket — that compliment my patient state of mind as of late. I haven’t felt better in my adult life, so my wardrobe made that match — because who doesn’t want to feel just a little bit like a rockstar?
I found this tiger print jacket at a local antique mall in the men’s section. While “out there,” paired with all black and silver accessories, the jacket stood out like a conversation piece without being too much. I paired the outfit with Docs, channeling that frontman feeling. Is it giving Lenny Kravitz or is it giving Joe Exotic? Who knows — but it’s giving something!
There’s something about a thrifted $1 bandana with a worn, well-made jacket from Depop that makes me feel ready to run away with a biker gang — though I’m a total softie at heart! Haha.
I went with animal print again on the top but more understated this time around. The green tank and brown jacket were an easygoing earth tone dream. My favorite wide leg jeans and Air Force 1s completed the outfit simply, letting my new favorite vintage jacket have her moment.
When I saw this pre-loved jacket on Depop, I couldn’t help but think of the character “J.D".” from the 80’s cult classic Heathers — an instant “add to cart.” The Miles Davis shirt, another pre-loved Depop piece, joined my closet at the start of last year. I stuck with a pattern, but on the bottom half this time in camo print. The tourtise shell glasses bring in the most subtle animal print yet.
The whole look is slouchy, valuing comfort above all else which is my M.O. lately—but in a way that isn’t just sweatpants.
Rounding out the outfit with a brown cuff and sunglasses bring out the brown of the camouflage. The jacket and shoes bring out the black of the print. This outfit defies anyone who says not to mix black and brown in the same outfit.