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argyle socks, clothing, fashion, jackets, mandarin collar, Nine West, Opry Mills Mall, Orthopaedic Therapy, pattern mixing, Payless, Stein Mart, style, Target, thifted, thrift store, tunic
This week is dedicated to hands in general and second hands in particular. The second hands of time, the second chances for a hand in Orthopaedic Therapy, and “second-hand” in its most traditional sense.
I thought it would be fitting to visit Opry Mills Mall in an almost entirely thrifted outfit. Continuing with the theme of stepping out of my comfort zone I’m mixing patterns and sporting a Mandarin jacket to boot. It’s a Member Ladies High Fashion (no, I’ve never heard of them either). I picked it up at Music City Thrift a few weeks ago and my husband thought it would look too “costumey”, but I think I’ve proven him wrong. I paired it with this black and white mandarin collared tunic, also thrifted, no label. Both have a subtle floral pattern in approximately the same scale, which shouldn’t work, but somehow does. The jeans are Nine West and also thrifted. They also happen to be my favorite pair.
The only items in the picture that aren’t thrifted are the jewelry, which is from Stein Mart and my wonderfully talented friend Charisse, the argyle socks from Target, and the shoes. They seemed appropriate to the rest of the outfit and were purchased at Payless in the very same mall.
Sadly, the Mercedes I’m posing with is not mine. However, it does a good job of showing how short and petite I really am. I doubt my feet would reach the pedals. I can hardly wait for that thrilling moment when I start to shrink even further.
Playing in Patti’s sandbox again for Visible Monday and Bon Bon Rose Girls for Monday Mingle.
Love your jacket! ❤
Thanks, Pamela!
I really like that watch. Wearing costume-y clothing only means you have to slather on the added confidence!
I try to be confident all the time, Kathleen; thanks!
I love the whole outfit, especially the jacket. It’s gorgeous!
thank you so much, Laura! I must admit I love the jacket, too.
I adore that pink jacket and think you did a great job of pattern mixing! You seem to be having fun stepping out of your comfort zone 🙂 And you would look pretty fab in that Mercedes…
XO ~Kim @ popcosmo.com
Oh, Kim, I would love to have a Mercedes wheelchair ;-P
I must admit I am having fun. Thanks for your sweet compliments!
Hello lovely lady! Such cute socks and shoes! You totally pulled off that pattern mixing, and I heard that the Mercedes is so overrated. 😀
Gabriala, I wanted to wear some beautiful new cutout oxfords but the weather was cold and rainy so I changed my plan. Thank you for your kind words!
I love the Mandarin jacket worn unbutton over a top! This is not costumey at all, in fact I don’t see any better way to sport this look. Is the jacket silk? It look so finely made..
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The jacket has no other label so I’m not sure but I doubt it’s silk. I suspect it’s polyester but for $3.98 I took a chance on it. I’m so glad you like the look!
Lovely outfit! I think it works together really well. 🙂
But do I look like those models at the car shows? LOL!
I’m kidding, of course. Thanks, Caity!
Great pattern mixing and you did an awesome job of proving to your husband that you know what you are doing! Love this color pink on you!
Thanks, Tracey! I have to give hubby props for being right about my outfit choices 90% of the time but when I saw this jacket I knew I would pair it with that tunic and thought it would look good.
I see what you mean about great minds . . . love this look, and the Mercedes really does look good on you too : > Thanks for linking up.
Thank you, Patti!
I love the mandarin jacket. It looks great paired with the top you chose. Your hair looks great too. The blond streak looks chic.
Oh, I love being called “chic”! Thank you, Barbara. My purple is all but gone which means I need to get my hair done soon.
Love your mandarin jacket!
I have one i should wear it !
Looking wonderful and congrats again for getting out of your confort zone
Ariane xxx
Yes, Ariane, you should wear it! I’d love to see how you would style a Mandarin jacket. Thanks for the compliments!
You are a good thrifter! Love the pink jacket with your top. I like your photos– out and about town.
Thank you! I want my city to star in my photos, too. It lets all of you get to know my town as well as I do.
I love your mandarin collar and I wore a similar style jacket this week too! The mixture of pattern is perfect and the accessories are striking, as are you! I love the shoes!!!!
x
Alexa
Thanks for the compliments, Alexa. I loved your jacket, too!
Yes, you definitely proved him (husband wrong) simply by pairing that wonderful jacket with your favorite jeans took any “customey” resemblance away. Brilliant idea! Love how you also paired it with black and white, thus making the mercedes a perfect backdrop.
I proved him wrong this time, but the truth is he has a great eye and is always honest in his opinions. Thank you for your kind compliments, Trina!
Love that the entire outfit is thrifted! You definitely proved your husband wrong with the jacket too! great styling. X
Never pay retail unless it’s absolutely necessary 😉
I’ve got to HAND it to you (sorry…) I love how you have mixed your patterns and thrown on all that fantastic jewellery. I thought the tunic had a French toile sense to it, but it’s Mandarin after all. Beautiful. And cute socks and shoes.
LOL Melanie! I was wondering who would be the first to be “punny”! Thanks for the compliments. I love to wear bracelets and watches so I like to use accessories to enhance my outfits 😉
Love the jacket! Definitely not “costumey”. I’m quite short too and can’t wait for the day I start shrinking as well. You look fab lady! 🙂
-Jenny
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Thanks, Jenny! Remember, dynamite comes in small packages ;-P
What a pretty jacket!
Thank you ladies! Best $4 I ever spent 😉
All adorable! Watch, jacket, shirt … so cute! You’re right, huz is incorrect. Not costumey, as the rest of your outfit keeps it far away from that. Just very pretty.
I had trouble, BTW, with you link at the Visual Monday site. Told me “page not found”. Perhaps I caught you editing?
Have a wonderful week, and I hope the hand heals fast!
Thanks, Jan! Yes, WordPress decided to time travel my post back a month so I had to fix it and went from #1 to #106 LOL!
How funny! We have A LOT in common this Visible Monday…secondhand and Oriental flare. We must be on the same wavelength!
We do, don’t we? Great minds think alike, Adrienne!
Your entire ensemble is fantastic! I’d wear this in a heartbeat ;0)
[But then I’m sure you already “knew” that!]
I love second hand stores, and hand me downs.
Sharon, I think you and I need to do a dual photo post sometime because we really do have strikingly similar taste in clothing!
Costumey? No ma’am! It’s fabulous! Great job of pattern mixing! Really love the jacket! I’m over this rain, aren’t you?
Have a wonderful week!
Thanks, Jeannie! I appreciate your compliments – and yes, I could do with a little less soggy, muddy weather.
The mandarin jacket is gorgeous and love your pattern mixing. All pieces, including the fabulous shoes, flow well with your favorite pair of jeans. You have been touched by the thrifting goddess!!!
I have, Judith. Thank you for your sweet compliments. I’ve decided the jacket definitely passes muster 😉
I love the pink, black and white together!! Cute outfit!!
Thank you so much, Tamera!
I don’t think the jacket is costumey at all! I love the color of it on you, and brilliant echo of the collar on the top. Great shoes- fun and comfy. Better mileage than the fancy car you’re posing next to- talk about a great fashion accessory!
Thank you, Bella! I’m definitely going to try wearing the jacket with some other combinations. I do love posing next to a shiny car ;-P
You have all of my favourite things in that first photo….hot pink, asian-inspired clothing, and hot sauce! What more is there?