For me, it happens once in a blue moon. There, among the flotsam and jetsam of donated clothing items, something catches your eye. You try it on, it fits, is flattering, in decent shape and nice quality. And it's $3.99. Score!
Well, call it kharma (I must've done *something* right in a previous life), but this week, it's happening over and over. Lucky me!
Because I'm so excited that the universe is smiling on me, clothes-wise, I'm treating you to an itemized list of all my new scores. Such variety! So many cuts and colors! No longer confined to my uniform of jeans and a shirt and a vest (now fraying), I am expansive. Hell, I even bought a sparkly purse with bamboo handles to go with my angel costume for Halloween. One use, who cares? It's still cheaper than a movie. Or a large double latte.
The net net (as they say sometimes) is that I've built an entirely new wardrobe for less than $200. Half of that was my discovery of Kohl's, specifically their shirts and cotton sweaters. The other half was my local Petaluma thrift stores - Alphabet Soup, Sacks and Goodwill.
So, what was my best score?
Value-wise, it might be the Michael Kors 3/4 length raincoat, black, great condition for $10. For pure love, it has to be the Esperanto men's cashmere v-neck - roomy, soft and with only a few holes in the armpits. Don't look! I love it so much I found another one on eBay, and sent the link to Paul as a gift idea. Honey, have you bid on that yet? How about now?
Other scores: Facconable khaki pants, brand new, fit just like I like em. $4.99. Also got some new-looking Athleta wool pants with some funky zips but they're super comfy and slouchy and I have them on right now with tights because the fabric is just a little itchy. Perfect for anytime you want to feel like you're walking around in sweatpants.
Paid top dollar for a new cashmere hot water bottle cover. $15. It still have the tags on from Restoration Hardware. What woman denies herself the pleasure of a little cashmere tickling her toes and she warms her tootsies? Not me, I can tell you.
Levi's jeans, for the barn
Cashmere cardigan, blousy and a very workable tan
Skin-tight Level 99 gray jeans, bizarrely comfortable, for date night. Not jeggings. Jeggings are not allowed on women my age. No one wants to see that. Plus, if you have skinny calves like me they give the strange appearance that you're walking around on sticks and are about to topple over. Not sexy. These have a flare in the leg that look great. I might even wear them out of the house.
Two pair of blue capris for summer
Royal Robbins v-neck green marled wool blend sweater - kicky
White pants for my costume, tight and comfortable. Paul liked them.
Tiangello brown leather purse. Because I don't have a purse.
Calvin Klein black pants, rayon, probably mens. Fit low and the fabric moves beautifully.
Now I just have to figure out where to put all this stuff. Honey, you sure you want to use the extra closet for your shirts?
Love to all,
Judy
