Thrifty Thursday: Oversized Sweater Outfit

I’ve had so much fun thrift shopping the past few months with Seattle Goodwill. I’ve found some really great pieces (enough to make two oversized sweater outfits… my favorite fall staple!) that have incorporated well into my wardrobe, and I’ve rekindled my love of the thrift. Now, as much as I love a good thrift find… I’m sure you’ve been burned before. I know I have. And I almost got burned with something in this very outfit. Have you ever found the perfect vintage item only to get it home and realized… it’s not so perfect? Like maybe you get a certain pair of boots home and a certain liner falls out? Yeah that would never happen…

Oversized Sweater Outfit with Plaid / hellorigby!

Not.

These boots almost didn’t make it. I took them to the cobbler who basically laughed at me and told me “Yeah right, we can’t replace vintage boot liners.” Um, what? Isn’t that what you do? I thought to myself, of course. I’m not one to tell anyone how to do their job. So I grumpily googled from the time I left the shop until I got my lunch at Panera, only to realize he wasn’t being a jerk. He was right. Apparently, insoles or liners in vintage boots are nearly impossible to replace. Especially if they’re the crumbled or deteriorated (which is affectionately known as “Devil Dust” in case you were wondering.) This is because the glues and materials used in the 60s-80s are hazardous and most of the time toxic. Awesome.

Plaid Button Up, Grandpa Cardigan, Slouchy Beanie, Boots Outfit / hellorigby!

So I took my toxic, hazardous boots home and to try to replace them myself. Yeah, that was a big fat fail. I was about to give up and just wear my non-vintage boots for today’s post when I found some old Dr. Scholl’s Air Pillow liners in our closet. They are the type that you cut to fit, so I cut them a bit smaller than the size of the boot, stuck them in, and magically, it worked.

(Side note: It appears from my extensive Googling that most boots with leather liners like these actually aren’t particularly toxic, but to be safe I wore a mask and gloves when handling them. And of course washed my hands a lot. I’m sure it’s way more dangerous than the popcorn ceilings my cousin and I “made rain” when we were kids… not.)

Oversize Sweater Outfit with Plaid Top and Beret / hellorigby!

Anyways, never a dull moment around here. And here I thought the gray weather and torrential down pour that occurred right as I was heading outside were going to be my biggest challenges today. Oh well, I made my oversized sweater outfit work. ;)

Oversized Sweater Outfit with Vintage Boots / hellorigby!

What I’m Wearing
Sweater: Vintage, c/o Seattle Goodwill
Button Up: Olive & Oak
Jeans: LC Lauren Conrad (yes, yes, I know, I wear these all the time. I have 5 pairs.)
Boots: Vintage, c/o Seattle Goodwill
Hat: Handmade, via eBay

Seattle Goodwill Glitter Sale 2014 Preview / Vintage Dresses / hellorigby!

And speaking of not dull, Seattle ladies and gents, have you heard about Seattle Goodwill’s Glitter Sale? I may have gotten a sneak peak this week of what’s for sale. I’m dying to nab this Marc by Marc Jacobs Dress (it was totally my size too, insert heart eyes emoji) and some Tory Burch Revas in olive for $13. Yes, $13. Insane.

Seattle Goodwill Glitter Sale 2014 Preview / Modern Dresses / hellorigby!
They also have a tonnnnn of vintage furs (real and faux, pick your poison) in nearly every shape and color. I also am a big fan of their clutches and bags, especially the vintage pieces.

Seattle Goodwill Glitter Sale 2014 Preview / Vintage Fur Coats and Capes / hellorigby!

Anyways, the sale starts bright and early at 9am on Saturday. I’ve been told that people camp out, so get there at whatever time you’re comfortable with, get a number, sign up for text alerts, and enjoy the food trucks or grab some breakfast while you wait. That’s exactly what I’m planning on doing.

Seattle Goodwill Glitter Sale 2014 Preview / Vintage and Modern Handbags and Clutches / hellorigby!Seattle Goodwill Glitter Sale, 1400 S Lane St, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 9am-6pm. See you there!

Have you ever found any vintage treasures while thrift shopping? I’d love to hear about them!

25 thoughts on “Thrifty Thursday: Oversized Sweater Outfit

  1. Ree

    That looks like an amazing store! I’ve never seen a Goodwill that nice before. Safe to say, I would be there A LOT if it was close by :) Happy shopping!

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  2. Julie

    Wow! Your Goodwill is SUPER nice! The ones around here don’t look anything like that. lol! Those boots are super cute. I’m glad you were able to fix them! I had no idea about the liners either. That’s crazy!

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  3. Kels @ Blonder Side of LIfe

    Wow….that is the biggest Goodwill I have ever seen. Also designers in the place? Not around here haha. I have however been able to find some good stuff in the ones around here so they’re not a bust by any means. I love your look!!

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    1. Jenn Post author

      My trick is to always visit thrift stores near the “wealthy” parts of town. Higher chance of finding some great designer gems that way! Thanks Kels!

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    1. Jenn Post author

      I will say, appearances of thrift stores can be deceiving. Some of the best looking ones have the worst stuff, so you never know! :)

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  4. Cat

    Wow, that is one heck of a Goodwill! And I love the outfit that you put together. Those adorable boots were so worth the hassle. I used to be really into thrift shopping when I was in high school, but the older I get, the less I enjoy the “thrill of the hunt.” I have scored some real gems at Buffalo Exchange, though, like a Free People top for $15 and a gorgeous Banana Republic leather jacket for $50 (sadly destroyed by a puppy last year).

    Cat
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    1. Jenn Post author

      Haha, yeah, the Glitter Sale was pretty incredible. I’ve never seen anything quite like it. And thanks! I thought so too :) I actually have yet to shop a Buffalo Exchange. I’ll have to add it to my list of things to visit soon!

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  5. Kristine

    My fiancé and I have become obsessed with thrift shopping lately (I blame Macklemore), but I haven’t hit up any of the DT Seattle ones yet. I really want to just to see if they have any UW gear. It’s nice to see another Seattlite out here in blogland! :)

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  6. Sarah

    That outfit is way cute! I would totally wear it! I need to check out Goodwill or the Junior League warehouse the next time I am in that area! You’ve inspired me.

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    1. Jenn Post author

      Thanks, Sarah! I’m jealous you have a Junior League Warehouse… I bet they have a great selection! Happy to inspire you, thrift shopping is my favorite!

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