Thrifted Jean Shirt to the Rescue

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Leigh Ray, Pink Vintage Heart

A Good Look Contributor 

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In the summer months, I never leave the house without a jean shirt just in case it gets cooler in the evening or the air conditioning wherever I’m going is cold enough to keep ice cream frozen. I love jean shirts because they are so versatile and can be worn so many ways. My favorite looks are tucking them into a skirt or pants and wearing them open like a jacket. I’m also so into the juxtaposition of wearing them with something dressy to create a fun, dressed down look.

This newly thrifted, over-sized jean shirt is my new favorite. I love how it looks dressed down with this girly retro dress. I’ve been traveling like crazy all summer long and I forgot to pack a jean shirt for my last trip. As the nights are getting a little on the cooler side, I felt so chilly without my denim shirt. My travel companions may have huffed just a little when I dragged them thrift shopping so I could grab a jean shirt. As a thrift and vintage lover, I couldn’t imagine buying or wearing one that wasn’t secondhand. I plan on wearing this over-sized jean shirt a ton!

How do you wear your denim shirts?

Leigh Ray is an NYC-based fashion blogger obsessed with all things vintage and thrifting at www.PinkVintageHeart.com. She’s a true shopaholic that loves the thrill of discovering the perfect thrifted and vintage finds while sharing them with the world.

When you #ShopGoodwill , not only will you look good, you’ll feel good, too! Because your purchases support Goodwill’s programs and services. Head here to find GoodwillNYNJ store locations near you!

3 Reasons Why Thrifting is Cooler with TheFabJunkie

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Suma Kaul, The Fab Junkie

A Good Look Contributor

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When some people think thrift shopping they think large warehouse like stores with crappy lighting and mothball infested scents.

Good Look Gal Finds: Nifty, Thrifty, and Always Under $50

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Blair Sorrel, The Dollarwise Dilettante

A Good Look Contributor

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Another season, another reason 

The New Centenarians – we’re celebrating our 100th with the launch of The Good Look Gal and Guy. On the first Monday of each month, we’ll feature here Goodwill store employees and customers who exemplify the very best our Goodwill stores and boutiques offer in fashion sense while still saving your hard-earned cent.

Be ready for the shifting seasons with easy pieces that will layer up or sport solo.

Where else on the Upper West Side will you find such chic value? Look no further. In this first edition, we go to our 72nd Street boutique in Manhattan to check out how you can transition that summer outfit you purchased and get mileage out of it through the chillier September nights.

Indian Summer suggests warm yet slightly crisper temps so layering is the savvy solution. Here our always comely Sales Specialist, Shayanne, pairs a floral Calvin Klein blouse, J. Crew cutoffs, and stylish Union Bay wedgies for a sidewalk stroll during the remaining sultry days.

Fall marked her debut with Goodwill last October. As her anniversary approaches, we celebrate her singular flair for melding diverse garments to create an individualistic, yet flattering allure. You must agree that opposites are extremely attractive on her!

This talented looker thinks no ensemble is complete without the right hair so she is actively pursuing a beauty license while gracing the store. And she is clearly the best judge of what enhances her svelte form – a handsome Helmut Lang jacket and Wolford tights for a sensible, yet striking autumnal transition. Then indulge in a few lustrous, bargain baubles for a little extra sparkle to cap a winning stunner that only looks rich.

“I love fashion because it allows me to express myself and to be creative with different shapes and styles. I like to combine opposite shapes with a dab of color,” says Shayanne, a Sales Specialist at Goodwill’s 72nd Street boutique since October 2014.

Shayanne’s summer outfit:  

• Calvin Klein Blouse, $9.99 
• J. Crew Shorts, $4.99

Fall outfit:

• Helmut Lang New York Jacket, $19.99
• Wolford Tights, $2.99 
• UnionBay shoes, $ 9.99
• Necklace, $0.99
• Bracelet, $0.99 the set

Goodwill 72nd Street boutique:

157 West 72nd Street

Manhattan, NY 10023

P: (212) 799-2723

 

If you would like to be featured as the Good Look Gal or Guy wearing the outfit you purchased at your favorite Goodwill store for $50 or less, please email jmedellin@goodwillnynj.org

Blair Sorrel was the long-standing author of “The Dollarwise Dilettante,” a column at the Free Time Magazine, which highlighted free cultural offerings in New York City. Blair remains an inveterate thrifter and preferred customer who recognized both the bounty of bargains and abundance of panache on our graceful personnel. While she dabbles in accessories, www.HappyChics.com and other frivolity, she is adept at navigating what’s underfoot, www.StreetZaps.com

When you #ShopGoodwill , not only will you look good, you’ll feel good, too! Because your purchases support Goodwill’s programs and services. Head here to find GoodwillNYNJ store locations near you!

5 Thrifting Tips from a GoodwillNyNj Style Icon

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Maria, Little Tree Vintage

A Good Look Contributor

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Remember GoodwillNyNj Style Icon Maria from Little Tree Vintage? Well, lucky us: she’s back at A Good Look by GoodwillNyNj with thrifting tips to help make your secondhand closet as bedazzled with new-to-you flare as her own. Take a look!:

Hi everyone, I am Maria from Little Tree Vintage and I am so happy to be sharing some of my thrifting tips with you guys today. If you have any other tips, feel free to leave a comment so I can read what you guys think!

1. Be Patient

You’re going to walk in and chances are there will be a MILLION things to look through. You have to have the patience to look through the racks, and truly take your time, or else you might miss something. If you have the time, space out a few hours and you can really get some quality thrifting in.

DIY Crop Top Tee w/ @TheFabJunkie

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Suma Kaul, The Fab Junkie

A Good Look Contributor

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Crop tops can be winter friendly but at this point who’s thinking of winter? I think we’re all ready for SPRING! Here’s an easy DIY for turning an old or thrift tee into a crop top. Check out the step by step directions after the cut:

DIY Slit Knee Denim

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Suma Kaul, The Fab Junkie

A Good Look Contributor

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When you’re in love with all things denim, you always try to think of new DIYs to create. Currently trending in the world of denim is the Slit Knee. The difference between this and other shredded denim style is that there’s just a subtle rip that lies directly on the knee.

20 Signs You’re a Thrift Shopper

You might be a thrifter if…

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JasmineSkyy Forcer

Goodwill NYNJ Staff

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Let’s face it! Thrifting is more than a habit, it’s a lifestyle. One that’s forged with fire and earned through grit. We live for the killer find. Not sure if you’re one of us? Read on below:

1. You know all the different color tag days at your local Goodwill
2. You’ve signed up for rewards program
3. You have a swap party with your friends every other month
4. You can tell the value of a dress by looking at the hem
5. You manage to find 8 wearable pieces in under an hour
6. You use the hashtags #retro #vintage #secondhandfirst on all your Instagram posts
7. You’ve mastered “Donate. Keep. Toss.”
8. Your husband knows that when you say need “me time” that means you’re going thrifting
9. You and you local Goodwill team are on a last name basis
10. You have a reusable bag that says “Thriftaholic”
11. Your friends hate you because your shopping expenses are a fraction of theirs
12. You participate in thrift challenges on Instagram
13. You love telling people how much you spent on your new-to-you BCBG dress
14. “Thrift til You Drop” has come a mantra in your house
15. “Let me guess, you thrifted that?” has become the theme song of your life
16. At least 3 pieces of furniture in your house are thrifted
17. You can save for an international vacation with all the money you saved on shoes
18. Your tailor knows you by name 
19. If you bring a gift, it’s got to be thrift
20. People always come to you for thrifting advice

When you #ShopGoodwill , not only will you look good, you’ll feel good, too! Because your purchases support Goodwill’s programs and services. Head here to find GoodwillNYNJ store locations near you!