corduroy gypsy

necklaces/handmade, thrifted, Anthropologie, sweater/Old Navy, t-shirt/Old Navy, pants/thrifted, boots/Maurices

I found these pants at Goodwill and I absolutely had to have them. Who has plum corduroy pants?? No one! I tried them on, and while they fit perfectly at the waist, the cut of the pants were weird. They were basically awkward 90s mom jeans. Soooo, I whipped out my trusty sewing machine and made them into skinny jeans! I just love them. They're quirky and unique and goofy and I feel a little spunkier when I wear them. 

I also am an advocate of wearing several necklaces at once. Especially noisy necklaces. They make me feel like a gypsy. :) I think that layered necklaces can work when you are wearing solid colors, because busy necklaces paired with busy patterns are a little overwhelming. Just keep it on the simpler side, and layer away! 

Thrifting tip: Learn how to sew! Being able to do simple alterations can give your thrifting experience quite a boost. Altering hems, adding/removing/altering sleeves, taking in baggy-ness, and changing buttons are all really helpful skills to know. There are plenty of online tutorials for sewing beginners, so don't be intimidated! You can do it! But if you find it's just not your cup of tea, or you're gifted in other ways, find a friend or local seamstress/tailor who can do it for you. Expect to pay a little (typically $10-$30) for your alterations. Always offer to pay a friend. That's just nice. That way, if they decide to do it out of the kindness of their heart, it will be a nice surprise for you! And if they refuse payment, at least offer to take them out to coffee, or send them a thank-you note. Just a little something to express your appreciation. :) 

Happy thrifting!