And now we start on my more recent thrifting finds! Despite the ongoing pandemic, I've found some pretty good pieces to add to my wardrobe.
It feels like I’m forever looking for a good, lightweight rain jacket that will pack easily, but yet still keep me dry in the rain. (Just while walking around, running errands, let’s not add the running factor to it since then it’s just wet outside, wet and HOT inside.) I saw this in my size, grabbed it and didn’t let go. One thing I learned while working in retail is that store branded anything is typically made by reputable companies, and then the store just slaps its branding on it. REI rain jacket? Sure, let’s give this one a try!
A quick in-store google search showed that this jacket can pack into itself, still available in this color (beach stone grey) from REI for full price, AND fairly highly rated at 4.1ish stars out of five. Sold!
REI Rainier Jacket: Originally $89.95, paid $18
So Oiselle has a fabric called lux—it’s not quite fleece, but slightly thinner, super soft and doesn’t pill similarly to most fleece. I’m forever trying to find loungewear in similar fabrics and found something that is super close! I found a similar pair of joggers and once I found these, once again I had to have them especially at the smaller price point. (They’re amazing pajama pants!)
Aerie Offline Hugger Jogger: Originally $59.95 (usually on sale between $41.96 - $45.96), paid $5
Running in DC, Maryland and Virginia in the summer is always a slog because of the humidity. As a woman you’re constantly questioning if THIS will be the run where you tear off your top and just run in your sports bra. This tank is light and airy enough that you can keep it on just a little longer.
North Face Vision Muscle Tank: Originally $50, paid $4
It’s also no secret that I'm forever looking for a new pair of joggers. And yes, I found these in the same trip as the one above. These look a little more presentable, but have a super soft lining that make them feel like sweatpants.
And also, the back pockets are big enough for my phone.
Athleta Lined City Joggers: Originally $98, paid $7
Coach purses are getting to be harder to come by when thrifting. I find a real one maybe once a visit, but even fewer are worth buying to refurbish. (And vintage bags? I think I’ve found two in as many years. Granted, some of that includes the pandemic when I wasn’t thrifting, but even pre-pandemic they’ve been harder to come by.) This one theoretically should be a quick fix. Give the outside a light soak, use a soft toothbrush with some dish soap to lift the makeup from the leather, let it dry, condition, boom done. (Also, can someone please explain why there’s a makeup stain on the outside of a bag? Obviously, someone put makeup on their body…but that’s a thing now?)
But why???
Coach Campbell Belle Purse: Originally $418, paid $13
So there are my finds for the month! Anyone have any good finds this month? Any good races coming up? (Since they're happening again!) Leave a comment below to start the conversation!
