Completely Thrifted

Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust in collaboration with Value Village
Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust in collaboration with Value Village
Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust in collaboration with Value Village
Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust in collaboration with Value Village
Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust in collaboration with Value Village
Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust in collaboration with Value Village
Style blogger Alexandra Grant of To Vogue or Bust in collaboration with Value Village

I’ve been thrift shopping for years. Since I was the tender age of 14, I’ve been hooked on the thrill of the chase, sifting through Value Villages for my next treasure whenever I could get the chance. Without a doubt, at least two-thirds of my all-time favourite pieces have been thrifted. 
Take this stunning vintage dress, for example—I love that it’s Canadian-made (we actually have a great design heritage here), on-trend for spring in a pastel palette, seasonally pitch-perfect with its beautiful floral print and $11.95. In fact, the most expensive part of this whole look was really my bag. This chic, wear-with-everything leather beauty came in at a whopping $19.95. My rugged men’s belt ($7.95), dainty layered necklace set ($4.95) and sweater ($4.95) rounded out the outfit at $50. So for the price of a week’s worth of lattes (I drink a lot of coffee), I have a full outfit that I’m proud to wear now and in seasons to come. The components of the look will get worn in heavy rotation as well: each piece is on-trend yet works cross-seasonally. Each is great quality and what’s more, each is unique to me now! I quite literally will probably never bump into someone else in the same thing. 
If you’re new to thrifting, it can sometimes be intimidating and difficult to navigate at first. Here’s my best tip: take one piece that jumps out to you and then go through the store section by section, piecing together a whole outfit around the first piece. You can do this a few times if you’re going for a major haul! I find having one item to anchor your search helps you hone in on what you love best. 
So as Macklemore says, “If you’ve got $20 in your pocket, go hunting!”

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Disclosure: This post was brought to you by Value Village via Glam Media Canada. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinion or positions of Value Village.

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23 Comments

  1. 4.1.13

    Ooooh Alexandra…You look so very pretty in this outfit. The shades of that dress are so spring-like. I'm curious what the brand is. I know I can't run out and buy it; the one draw-back to coveting others thrifted pieces. But still, this is a post after my own heart. I love thrifting.

    Sue xo

  2. 4.1.13

    Haha, the thrill of the hunt in thrifting! Definitely love it 🙂
    I've always been into thrifting. Love this dress and how you belted a sweater over it <3

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  3. 4.1.13

    I love thrifting, I don't do it nearly as much as I would like to/used to. It is definitely a thrill though, and you can find some amazing things!! I absolutely love this outfit, it's so perfect for spring! Loving the pastels on you
    xJennaD

  4. 4.1.13
    Kimberly said:

    What a gorgeous dress and the floral print looks so modern! I am huge fan of thrifting – I take my kids every Monday to Saver's when it's 25% off day and they love it…I always find the best vintage gems there 🙂

    http://www.pennypincherfashion.com

  5. 4.1.13
    RoselyC said:

    That is a beautiful dress. As exhausting and irritating thrifting can sometimes be, I wouldn't change it. You find unique pieces at great prices.

  6. 4.1.13

    that dress is a great find! you look gorgeous xo

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  7. 4.1.13
    kitty said:

    Amazing look! You pair everything so well together that it looks so expensive!

    Katie
    http://www.toiledejean.blogspot.ca
    TOILEDEJEAN

  8. 4.1.13
    Amy said:

    I need to find a good thrift shop. All we have around here is Goodwill and Ive had no luck. That kirt is gorgeous though!

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  9. 4.1.13
    Claudia said:

    Very elegant and beautiful. love your skirt xxx

    Claudia
    http://pink-manolos.blogspot.com

  10. 4.1.13

    love that dress!

    xo Andrea
    http://www.sophisticatedsass.com

  11. 4.1.13
    Heather said:

    I love love love the dress!

    <3
    heather
    fashionistanygirl.com

  12. 4.1.13
    Stefani said:

    I love thrifting too! The dress is so gorgeous,actually,I love every piece here! 🙂
    xx

  13. 4.1.13
    Demmy said:

    Love the dress, so beautiful.x

  14. 4.1.13
    Alissa said:

    Absolutely gorgeous! I adore that you layered this so awesomely and completely made it work for two different seasons.

  15. 4.1.13

    I looove this look and I'd never have guessed it was all thrifted! That dress is so gorgeous!

  16. 4.1.13
    Carmen said:

    Wow such a pretty dress! And as always you combined it really great 🙂 I´m definately looking forward to seeing more spring outfits on you!
    xx
    http://www.clothesandcamera.com

  17. 4.1.13

    love that print and the sheer sweater is a great addition to this look! xo

    http://allthingsprettyandlittle.blogspot.com/

  18. 4.1.13

    Beautiful! Love the dress and the lovely floral print!! It's so cute with the sheer sweater over it!
    ~Sara

  19. 4.1.13
    Manda said:

    I like the sweater best- it's so angelic! Gives you an extra little glow 🙂

    Love,
    Manda from Eat Cake

  20. 4.1.13
    Emma said:

    I've been loving florals lately!

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  21. 4.2.13

    Love the pretty floral dress with the white sweater! That bag is soo pretty too:)!

  22. 4.2.13
    Naomi said:

    I love thrifting!! You dress is gorgeous and you styled it perfectly!

    The Occasional Indulgence

  23. 4.2.13
    Mounette said:

    nice idea this sweat on the dress: I like the way with this the dress under, and beautifull dress!
    Kiss
    Aurélie
    http://www.lespetitesbullesdemavie.blogspot.com

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