The Thrifty Six in Chiffon

For this month’s Thrifty Six installment, Jane chose chiffon. At first, I thought I would have to choose a scarf because I couldn’t think of anything chiffon in my wardrobe. In fact, I wasn’t even sure what actually qualifies as chiffon; I have plenty of clothes made of thin, lightweight fabrics, but they might technically not be chiffon.

But then I remembered this top that I bought on Vinted a while ago, and I’m pretty sure this fits the bill. The ruffle feature on the front looks like a scarf, plus it has matching chiffon sleeves. Double win. I’ve teamed it with a blue matching cord waistcoat and trousers from a previous collaboration. As it was a chilly day, I layered my warm brown coat over it (seen in last photo). The temperatures are falling quite sharply now – time to dig out the big coats!

Top from Vinted | Yumi trousers and waistcoat (previous PR) | Ri2k bag (eBay) | Marks & Spencer boots (old) | Asos sunglasses

Let’s see the rest of the Thrifty Six in chiffon…

Nancy of Nancy’s Fashion Style

“I’ve had this pleated chiffon dress for ages. I bought it on Vinted and from the shop where I once worked. That means the quality and fit are fantastic. (Oddly enough, I don’t remember having it in the store. I guess I wasn’t crazy about pleats back then, that came later when I started blogging) I don’t wear it often, but I definitely won’t be getting rid of it. Because I always enjoy this chiffon dress. It’s the colour, the pleats, the chiffon. It has a slipdress underneath. I have to wear it in a different style, because I always wear it with brown. I just love it that way.”

Jodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style

“My crew decided to style chiffon scarves…in 3 different ways. I went rogue and used my scarf as decoration on my solid colored skirt. The scarf was made by my mom from leftover material from something else she made ages ago. The skirt was from my dental school days (we are talking the early 90s). While the skirt and scarf are not thrifted per se…both show great sustainability, right? 
BTW, there is another chiffon scarf decorating my purse, and it was my friend’s who just passed.”

Jane of Preloved-Vintage-Handmade

“On a windy day it’s profoundly life-affirming to stand on a hill-top in a skirt that’s completely out of control…

…to feel that sense of devil-may-care as it’s caught by a squall and could easily blow right over your head!

What is there without exhilaration, without jeopardy – life is short, fashion is fun, and chiffon is exciting to wear…

Mousseline de soie – soft yet striking, subtle yet dramatic, feminine and mysterious – surely a precious gift from the fashion gods…”

Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge

“I found this gorgeous turquoise and purple chiffon dress on a thrifting adventure with my sister this past April. Actually, it was labeled as a swimsuit cover up, but I don’t usually adhere to labels of that sort. I wear things however I want! So I layered this sheer number over a black slip dress, added my teal cowgirl boots, a feathered brimmed hat, and piles of necklaces (some were thrifted, some were not). I wore this outfit to an outdoor concert in September and needed an extra layer in the evening as the temperature dropped so I layered on an old thrifted duster sweater in light teal. “

Sally of Within a World of My Own

“Chiffon is a sheer, delicate, high-care, very feminine fabric that doesn’t fit well with my lifestyle or personal aesthetic…but use it in a scarf and suddenly that soft sheen, lovely drape, and airy feel find their place in my wardrobe. 

In this casual outfit, I took two very basic casual pieces from Goodwill (a denim-blue top and red skinny jeans) that I’ve had for over 5 years and gave them added punch from the colorful ‘feels like me’ accessories: a thrifted chiffon scarf with a watercolor-like heart motif, a DIY bracelet stack with a rainbow theme, and a pair of Rocket Dog rainbow striped sneakers that followed me on Pinterest for about two months before my husband convinced me that I should buy them (retail, on sale).  

I especially like the juxtaposition of the floaty, lightweight chiffon scarf with the rougher, more utilitarian textures in the look (technical knit, denim, canvas). It’s a dead simple knit top + jeans + sneakers outfit that says Colorful Contrasting Casual Chic.”

Do you have any chiffon pieces? We’ll be back on the third Monday in December for the last Thrifty Six challenge of 2025!

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