Readers. Friday was a big victory for my Fashion Huntress work attire. I was able to figure out how to wear a sweatshirt at work. Stop it. Hold the phone. Shut the front door. This is happening and it’s a thing. Here is the criteria that I thought made my sweats work appropriate:
1) The sweatshirt was a blazer
2) The blazer had elbow patches (so legit)
3) It was worn with fancy heels
Speaking of victories, I found these Moschino heels on consignment last week. They potentially need some re-soling love, but they are still in great condition. A sweatshirt with Moschino heels? At work? It’s like pretty much 90% of my fashion dreams came true in one day.
Blazer: H&M ($11 marked down from $15)
Denim shirt: Forever 21 ($20)
Pants: Ann Taylor Loft ($2.50 marked down from $60)
Shoes: Moschino via consignment ($24 marked down from approx $400)
Necklace: (gift, handmade)
Fashion Huntress tips:
1) I had some serious reservations about consigning shoes. However, I decided to not even give it a second thought after I found a few great pairs. When I’m looking at shoes on consignment, I always look at both shoes from all angles, especially the heel, toe, and sole. Most shoes can be re-heeled and re-soled. However, if they’ve worn down too far, it might be tricky to fix them. You can tell if a heel is worn down too far if you can see metal in the heel tip or if the fabric of the shoe has started to wear around the rubber/plastic heel. At that point, re-heeling will not fix all of the issues. With re-soling, I look to ensure that the shoe doesn’t have any holes in the sole. Lastly, I take an alcohol swab and just clean out the inside of the shoe once I get home- voila! Ready to go!
2) Mixing high and low is always one of my favorite ways to dress up my casual or lower priced pieces. Fret not, if designer pieces are out of your budget (they are definitely out of mine!), then check out vintage, consignment, and charity shops. In many resale-type shops, they have a section labelled “designer.” If the prices seem high, consider going elsewhere. I typically don’t think that $100-$300 is a good price for a designer dress in a resale shop, though I’m guessing this is regional and prices may vary by location. Check out shop ratings near your house by using yelp.com or look at online shops like ebay.com.
Anyone else have resale shoe tips?
I hope everyone is having a good start to the week! Happy Monday!
the fashion huntress 
So cool!
Love from Argentina!
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Love that blazer! X
Elbow patches – SOLD! Loving these shoes too! So chic (and affordable) as always:).
xx Cara
This is an A+ outfit, my friend.
The blazer is fab! I love the elbow patches!
xo, Kenya
Those are adorable shoes! I am always attracted to shoes when thrifting but they have to be pretty much new for me to bite. To be clear, you paid 2.50 for pants? Did I read that right? Score!
LOL! Yes! I know- that may have been one of my best yet….!
Great blazer and even greater shoes.
I agree..you can find some great items on the cheap in the “designer” consignment racks 😉
First, I can’t even believe those shoes! What an amazing find! And then being able to wear a sweatshit to work? That’s almost as good as being able to wear jeans. Love the elbow patches on that sweatshirt/jacket.
XO
I have been wanting to incorporate an elbow patch or two into my closet…this looks so comfy!
Gosh that shoe is stunning. Love the color and design..:) and you bought that pant for 2.50??? Dang!! you rock woman..
LOL thank you! Though, the 2.50 pants ruined me for seeing pants that are $20 on sale and “overpriced” lol!! xo
LOL. I can see why. I would feel the same way too..heh.
This is such a great look!! 🙂 xx
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I cannot believe the awesome bargains you get. I never seem to find anything on offer by that much
I strike out a LOT! Some days, I get lucky and find a lot- other times, I just find nothing!
There really is nothing more legit than elbow patches. That’s a fact! Love this look!
Justine from thetwocentchick.com
For sure, this is a victorious look ! XXX
Yes, to the shoes!!! Love them even more that you got them on consignment for such a great deal! That’s the way to shop!!
haha, love that you found a way to make a sweatshirt work for work…and it is indeed fabulous! And those shoes are divine.
Lovely blazer ❤
I love “tailored” clothing made from surprisingly casual materials, just like your sweatshirt blazer. Those heels are gorgeous!
I’m always a bit unsure about pre-loved shoes but once found a great pair of vintage Ferragamo booties that I couldn’t pass by. The alcohol swab is a must and I also wear a little pair of stocking socks for extra protection. Your Moschinos were such a fab find!
Great point! Stocking socks are a great choice!
Nice shoes 🙂
Federica
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I’m a total sucker for elbow patches! Love how comfy and cozy your blazer looks!
xo jen
Pearls & Lace
A sweatshirt at work sounds like a dream come true! Elbow patches are the best!
The shoes are “HEAVEN”.
The shoes are LOVELY
Those shoes… and the price? DE-EAL!
Great fine on the shoes.
Amazing blazer!!
Loving the elbow patches, always a great look! Great score on the heels! You can actually buy a spray that will sanitize shoes…thats what I do whenever I get pre-loved shoes 🙂
xo, Jackie
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Really? I had no idea! Great tip! Where do you get it?
I use a spray from Alkileine called spray deo, and I buy it locally here in Winnipeg, Canada. But I’m sure it can be ordered online. The spray deodories and disinfects boots or shoes instantly and prevents bacteria from growing. Let me know if you can’t find it 🙂
Thank you so much! I’ll look for it online!
Smart and chic look. I love the blazer.😀
Mixing high and low is my favorite too! you look great 🙂
Very nice work ensemble!
Love the high heels with the elbow patch jacket.
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Cool blazer stylish! kiss
Thanks, readers!! I love reading your comments 🙂 they always make my day!
Beautiful Shoes and loving the Blazer xoxo
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shoes very nice
Okay, so where do you go to resole your shoes. Is there a name for that type of shop? Is it something done at department shoes? While I’ve heard of re-purposing shoes, I just have no clue where to take mine. Any advice -here or in a future blog post -would be greatly appreciated. 🙂
Ooo good question!! I have not heard of department stores re-soling but I know many cobblers/shoe repairs will. I actually have a pair I got resale that need to be resoled- I’ll take them in and then I’ll post on how it goes. I’ve been told it’s generally about $20-$30 per pair, but I will research and report back!
Exciting! I’ll keep my eyes peeled for that post!