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Transcona Shannon

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I just came back from thrifting with my BFF, followed by an iced coffee, and now I have a few things to show my YLF sisters for their perusal and keep/return verdicts.

1. For my casual wardrobe (which needs some help) but could also wear for Casual Fridays: Jones New York white clams. They are too long at the moment so I have cuffed to what I think is about the right length (based on my black clams which have Angie's length approval). These fit really well, are comfortable and I think slim enough in the leg.

2. For casual wardrobe: Joe Fresh cherry coloured tank. Nothing exciting here but it fits well, has good coverage.

3. For casual wardrobe: what I'm calling my "crazy tee". Now I'm fully expecting about 90% of you to hate this tee but I'm in love with it. It's navy blue and has this GIGANTIC creamy/soft grey rather stiff flower on it. It sort of has a vintage feel to it and I loved it paired with the clams. Go on...I can take it...

4. Brand new (still with tags) J Crew fuchsia dress. This could be my summer dress for both work and casual depending on your thoughts. It fits very well, has pockets which I like, is fully lined and buttons up the back (whoops...just realized I forgot to take a picture of the back). It has an empire seam which sort of gives a subtle fit and flair to it, good coverage on its own and I think also pairs well with a few toppers. Is this a keeper?

5. The find of the night: brand new (still has the little clear sticky thing on the face) white PVC over sized watch. I had a post a few months ago about adding a white watch to my wardrobe for summer but decided I wasn't sure about spending too much money on it. I spied this one in the "special case" and it is mine.

So those are the things up for debate: white clams, tank, crazy tee, dress, watch. Total bill: $47.82.

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Latest reply was from Kirti

rae

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Too mesmerized by the dress and the watch!!! Prettyyyy!!

I will have to come back to the tank and clams...

Anonymous

Whaaaattttt? I think that watch is a Toywatch. They are about $150 ish... Great score!
I like the tank top, the watch and the red dress. I'm not sure about the white clams just because I don't know much about cropped pants.

catgirl

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Love the dress and watch. Not so sure on the crazy shirt. The clams and orange tank look like basics - nothing outstanding but nothing wrong either. You know how I feel about basics, so take that with a grain or two of salt!

Transcona Shannon

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Will hear more from you later Rae!

Zap - seriously on the watch? How cool is that! No comment on the crazy tee?

Una - clams and tank are definitely basic and not exciting but they are necessary for my summer casual wear. The tee is indeed crazy!

Sveta

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Lovely dress, Shannon - is it silk? Watch is a score too. I really want to go thrifting with you!
I am not sure on the fit of the white clams: do they bunch a bit in front or is it just your pose?

Anonymous

I forgot crazy tee... Call me crazy but I think I'm digging it for you.

Deborah

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Cute tank. Clams are nice but are they a little big? I LOVE the navy top with the flower. It is crazy but in such a good way. The dress is lovely and I prefer it with the cropped denim jacket over the cardigan. The cardigan doesn't provide any waist definition whereas the jacket does seem to. Love the watch:).

Astrid

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The tank and clams look like good casual summer basics. I'm not a fan of the crazy top, sorry! The watch looks nice and I LOVE the dress. It's so flattering and looks like it's comfortable at the same time, all the potential it needs to become a wardrobe workhorse. I love the color on you and adore it with the denim jacket. Just in case you need it spelled out - no matter what you do, keep the dress! LOL

modgrl

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Great haul! Are you going to shorten the clams? Crazy T is my favorite, followed by the red dress and watch. What a fun girls night out! I wish my BFF was close enough to have a friday night shopping adventure with.

teeandcee

Well, I love the crazy tee! I think it works well with your hair. If you had long flowing hair the crazy tee would look girl pirate in a bad way.

Love everything else too INCLUDING THAT WATCH. Woo hoo on that score!

Anonymous

Shannon, you kill me with your fab thrifting finds! I LOVE the dress and the watch!!! Love, I tell ya!

Not feeling the other stuff so much.

Anonymous

For some reason I am picturing the dress with a skinny little citron belt. . .

Anonymous

Fun Shannon! I wish I had a BFF who liked to shop....and the iced coffee? YUM!

This is a SUPER haul. The clams have great potential, and the white looks pristine. I really like them at that length. The tank looks great (I've been finding knits in good shape too, so woo-hoo for that)! Love the crazy embellished shirt, even though the flower is bigger than your head. That will be great for those days when it's just too hot to accessorize. The dress looks perfect! And the watch! I'm starting to think you can find anything at a thrift store if you're willing to be patient. These are ah-MAZing finds, Shannon, good job! *doing the happy thrifting dance for you*

Beth Ann

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Sigh. My thrift stores aren't like this.

Love the dress, absolutely! And are pockets great?

Nice fit on the clams. I think the rolled cuff, however is a little big and bunchy (I've tried a lot of these on recently). I think I'd wack off some of this rolled fabric, streamlining the bottom of the pants a bit -- either a more subtle cuff or a simple, more tapered finish.

I'm unsure on the t. That flower really makes itself known, although the fact that it's white could make it pop in photos more than in real life. I love it's drama and fit.

Abie

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I'm on team crazy tee =) I also love the dress and the watch!

Angie

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WOW! The watch!!! I'll be darned. Score of the year!

I LOVE the crazy tee! My best! It's awfully Chanel. Please keep.

Super duper white clams too!

I *like* the dress. I'd have preferred a different neckline on you, and I also find it a little too voluminous - which is why I am pausing over loving it. But it's sweet and I adore the pockets and the colour.

Traci

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Another fan of the crazy tee. It's so fitting to your sunny smile and joyful personality.

I'd like to see the dress with a belt, and I agree about chopping the clams to slim down the roll.

Transcona Shannon

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Alright so let me see if I can sum this up:

Tank - boring but good fit. Good basic for summer. Will keep.

Clams - Deborah you wondered if they were a little big? They couldn't be any tighter for me to do up and with white, I don't want super snug. For those who have inquired, I will definitely be hemming. I merely rolled them up to show the length I'll be going with.

Crazy tee - I'm glad some of you like it. It just makes me happy.

Dress - wow, lots of dress love here although Angie's comments are certainly worth noting. It definitely borders on too much volume for short me. I'll try it with a belt although I'm not sure it will work with the dress because of where the empire seam sits and how the dress flares out from that point. Claire - yes, it is silk.

Watch - YES!

Is that about right everyone? I can't thank you enough for your feedback. It's always so helpful.

Rita, Claire and Beth Ann - c'mon over and we'll go thrifting and for iced coffee!

Meredith1953

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I love all the items and the dress with the sweater or denim jacket over it works beautifully. You always find such great stuff!

Mochi

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I could never wear a huge flower over my voluminous chest, but if you are madly in love with that T, you have to keep it. Will have to think about the clams, but everything else looks sweet too. Great scores as usual.

ManidipaM

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LOVE crazy T and clams together! That photo just *jumped* out at me!

Woohoo for the watch!!! That is, well, amazing!

I think the dress is a fabulous colour and fabric, and you will get a lot of use out of it, though I do agree with Angie that a little less skirt width and a scoopier or V-ish neckline would have made for perfection. For me, it's especially the skirt width, so do watch out for a more streamlined A-line too, won't you? Or, if you prefer the feel of a full skirt (I know I do!), maybe something that is waisted enough to allow belting? (I'm picturing Natalie's Jason Wu First Lady dress for a great retro silhouette that reins in the volume before flaring out big time.) HOWEVER, this is still a great dress, so go forth and conquer! Did you try your white denim jacket with it? Poetic shoes?

Jjsloane

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LOVE the dress and the watch. If you get rid of the dress - send to me! LOVE. I think the clams once hemmed to this length are good and I think the tank is a great find-cheery color, good fit and long enough! The thrifting queen continues her reign.

Transcona Shannon

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I agree Manidipa - the dress isn't perfect but I'm going to wear it for now and keep my eyes open for the "one".

Thanks Meredith, Mochi and Jeanne!

Kirti

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I want a t shirt like this too! Tres cool