Thredup Stalking and Shopping
Just doing a bit of virtual shopping on Thredup, the online thrift store. I’ve ordered a few things from them and been really happy with what I got- great secondhand cashmere included. It’s especially nice to not have that thrift-store smell. Of course, you can’t try things on, but they do have free returns for store credit. And it’s a great way to get your online shopping fix without destroying the environment. Here’s some things I’ve been eyeing:
Remade $27.99
Love the color and the design, but not sure how much wear it would get. It’s a summery linen-type material but it has long sleeves. And it technically has a V-neck, which I normally avoid. Love the fabric and color though. This brand is actually made up of new items, but there is a buyback guarantee from Thredup so you can be sure to resell the items when you’re done with them.
J. Crew $8.99
Points for color and practicality- and it’s a 2XL with what looks like a pretty relaxed fit. I don’t currently have any long sleeve tees; I usually just wear a sweater over a T-shirt. Something to think about.
Simply Vera Vera Wang $24.99
Obsessed with this print, but hesitating on the sleeve/tie-front rufflish action. It almost looks like a flutter sleeve, a big no-no for me, but maybe if you leave it untied it would lie flat? I don’t even look good in sleeveless things, but this print is so good…
LOFT $19.99
I really like the print on this one, too. I’m not normally drawn to neon, but there’s something kind of edgy about it and I love the neckline and loose fit. Not normally a cap-sleeve type either, but I’d take it for that neckline.
Eileen Fisher $56.99
This is silk, and the pleating is gorgeous. I love that it’s tunic length. Again, I don’t look great in sleeveless things, but this is so pretty. And no bows or ruffles, just clean lines. Love.
J. Crew $37.99
I know, I know, I always say I never wear dresses. But is it possible a structured shirt dress could win me over? I love the utilitarian vibe and substantial fabric- it could look great with pants if I didn’t go in for the whole dress idea.
Eileen Fisher $37.99
This is probably meant to be sort of corporate-looking, but I was picturing it with men’s pants and boots, and I think it would come off as arty. Again with the sleeveless, but it’s hot out.
Simply Vera Vera Wang $18.99
This would definitely get a lot of wear and it would expand my color horizons a bit. The crossover front gives it that posh Athleta vibe, like I just went to yoga and I’m stopping in for a latte. Or else I’d just wear it as pajamas.
LOFT $20.99
This may be way too girly for me, but I’m drawn to it in the way that I’m drawn to white ruffly things that look like Victorian underwear. I like the square, elasticized neckline and the double-layer action. And the sheer Swiss-dot pattern was totally my thing in a former life when I wore clothes that made me look like a giant baby. But again, with men’s pants and boots, maybe I could do a feminine top?
Simply Vera Vera Wang $28.99
And finally, this badass sleeveless blazer is like something I’d pin on Pinterest and then immediately realize would never look good on me. Unless I got incredibly skinny with really toned arms, which is just not in the cards with my gene pool. I love the idea of just wearing it on its own, over men’s pants. The depth of the neckline overrides my “no V-neck” rule, and the whole coolness factor overrides my “no blazers” rule. A woman can dream…