Another busy and long work day. Another gorgeous sunny day outside. I am going to be so relieved when this work week is over. Forecast for the weekend looks like rain. Perfect after a week like this, because I plan to hole myself up in my apartment and sew. I have a lot of fun things lined up to work on.

I mentioned I was planning to wear a dress today, and viola! I did. I bought this vintage dress on eBay just under a year ago, and finally wore it for the first time today. I love this thing. It fits like a glove, and I feel like it really flatters my body’s shape. it’s very fitted in the bust and waist and then has a lovely full (roomy) skirt for ye ol’ hips, thighs, and buns. It’s a great silhouette for a dress, and I don’t own enough like it. In fact it’s the only one…

I paired it with my Urban Renewal Vintage boots from Urban Outfitters. I bought these when I worked at Urban a few years ago. Last time I wore them I realized the sole was completely falling off. Like you could see my sock. I thought it’d be nice to wear them this season, so I took the to have them repaired. Well, now they are sparkling, and I’m so happy.

Dress: Vintage via eBay

Boots: Urban Renewal via Urban Outfitters.

Belt: Forever 21

Cardigan: Forever 21

I was thinking about it. This whole buying vintage and thrift shopping thing is pretty fun. But, there are so many different ways to find items.  I have the most fun with eBay, partially because I love deals, and finding things super cheap makes me ecstatic. (this dress was $5 + $4 for shipping.) I do think it’s great though that people are able to make a business out of reselling special finds. Some people really do just have the eye for it. I don’t, I’ve bought a couple dresses I thought were cute, and once I got them home, I realized I had straight failed.

How do you like to shop for vintage pieces? Do you prefer to troll eBay and thrift shops for hidden gems, or do you like to shop at vintage resellers who pick and choose the gems for you?

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