Welcome to September’s instalment of The Thrifty Six. We are a group of international fashion influencers who meet once a month online to share our thrifty outfits. On the third Monday of every month, we all share an outfit based on a theme that features pre-loved wardrobe pieces. Buying and selling pre-loved 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!
Shelbee chose this month’s theme of Bronzed and Brown. Well, my tan has already faded so I’m no longer bronzed, but I do have plenty of pre-loved clothes in brown hues. I’ve previously featured this brown and orange floral print maxi dress for another Thrifty Six challenge three years ago. (Well, recycling is thrifty!) It’s such an easy dress to wear because it requires little in the way of styling. I’m wearing the same belt as before (also second hand) but switched the orange bag for a tan crossbody.
One of the things I love about this dress is the missing button on the cuff, which has been replaced with a small brooch. Usually, small imperfections bug me but I think this detail just adds to its charm. I often wonder what tales vintage clothes could tell…about nights out, weddings, holidays, the person who bought it new. Do you have a similar curiosity?
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Vintage dress from eBay (similar, similar) | belt from a charity shop | bag from TK Maxx (similar, similar) | Clarks shoes (old, similar) | Ottoman Hands ring on index finger (similar) | Monica Vinader stacking rings (PR products, get 20% off with this link) | Kooky Two leopard necklace
“I went back into the big box of beautiful that Daenel sent to me for this preloved bronze and copper colored Kantha Bae silk tunic. I’ve added an old thrifted LuLaRoe (remember them?!) lace duster vest in tan and my thrifted two-tone brown and tan cowgirl boots. I made my tan tassel earrings from broken bracelets and earring hooks. Dark brown leggings, a rusty colored hat, and a funky rag necklace complete my very Bronzed and Browned outfit.”
“September’s T6 theme is ‘Bronzed & Browned’ – perfect for this original 1970’s dress with all the tones of Autumn. Sadly it’s been devoured by moths leaving it covered in holes, some small, some not so small. It was heading for the trash with its previous owner so I stepped in to save it and restore its former glory!
It was super, super long so, out of necessity, I removed four inches from the hem. Once cut away, I used the fabric to pattern match and patch the holes. Placing it inside the dress, under the damaged areas, I was able to invisibly mend all the holes from the top. I was meticulous, even using different coloured thread to conceal my tiny stitches…
…so now I challenge everyone to spot any evidence of the tragic moth damage!”
“I found that all 3 of my crew has different shades of brown pants so we came up with ideas on how to style them.
These rust brown joggers were thrifted just this year, but everything else has been preloved in my closet for a while.
I almost think the proportions aren’t fabulous with this top and joggers, but you can’t win them all.”
“While my skin tone retains its usual pink and white instead of the rich tan from an August spent on Spanish beaches, I can still sport the Bronzed and Browned vibe in my outfit colors! This thrifted Target skirt with warm shades of orange and brown is perfect for late summer through late fall, and I styled it with a simple brown T-shirt, a thrifted ivory lace jacket, brown flats, and DIY jewelry in brown, rust, bronze, and mixed metals.”
“There is a lovely story about this dress, which is one of the archives as I just got back from holiday and didn’t have time to shoot new photos. The photo doesn’t do justice to the glorious colours of this one. Gold, caramel, cognac, all bronzed and browned hues on a beautiful shiny fabric, not polyester! I was so, so very much in love with this dress. I felt like a princess in it! When I bought it the second time the magic was gone……”
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This is a positively stunning dress! I love all the rich colors in it. Did you add the brooch, or was it there when you bought it? You look radiant in this dress and color, Emma!
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I was checking all our posts yesterday, to see what I haven’t worn yet, and I saw your dress! Irl, we do wear clothing more then once too right! It’s a very beautiful dress, and these are colours I love!
I love the vintage vibe of this brown and orange floral dress! You styled it beautifully. That belt is amazing, too. I remember loving this fun dress when you wore it three years ago and I think I love it even more today!
Shelbee
Great tonal colours and perfect for the season. Everyone looks super in their tones of brown x Jacqui x