7 Thrifted Pieces I'm (Still) Wearing

Thrifting has been a hobby of mine since at least high school.

There's something so satisfying to me about breathing new life into a piece someone else doesn't want anymore.

Some of these items are fairly "new to me." Others are finds that quickly became staples in my wardrobe that I've now had for YEARS. These pieces are versatile and durable. In some cases, I've made alterations as time went on, because I loved these items that much.

My advice for thrifting is: don't think too much about brands and sizes, or whether you found something in the men's or women's section. If you find a piece from a great brand you love and it fits perfectly, amazing. But otherwise, it's all about how you style it.

1. Printed long-sleeve button-up.

BRAND: Liz Claiborne Collection

SIZE: 14.

WHERE I GOT IT: My mom's closet.

COST: Free.

MATERIALS: 100% polyester.

YEARS OWNED: She had this thing before I was born.

2. Short-sleeve peach button-up.

BRAND: Sag Harbor

SIZE: 14.

WHERE I GOT IT: Antique & Variety Mall

COST: $5.00

MATERIALS: 100% linen.

YEARS OWNED: < 1

3. Americana short-sleeve pullover.

BRAND: Venezia Vitale

SIZE: 22/24

WHERE I GOT IT: Plattsburgh Vintage

COST: $5.00

MATERIALS: 55% polyester, 45% cotton

YEARS OWNED: < 1

4. Little black dress.

BRAND: Old Navy

SIZE: L

WHERE I GOT IT: Dress Code

COST: $15

MATERIALS: N/A - tags missing

YEARS OWNED: 4

5. V-neck grey-blue dress with pockets.

BRAND: Free People

SIZE: LG WHERE I GOT IT: Dress Code

COST: $25

MATERIALS: 40% cotton, 30% nylon, 30% rayon

YEARS OWNED: 4

6. Navy drawstring pants with white ivy print.

BRAND: Ellen Figg

SIZE: 12 WHERE I GOT IT: Salvation Army

COST: $8

MATERIALS: N/A - tags missing (I tapered the hems on the legs)

YEARS OWNED: 6

7. Maroon drawstring pants with white flower print.

BRAND: Vintage Studio

SIZE: Medium

WHERE I GOT IT: Salvation Army

COST: $8

MATERIALS: 100% polyester (I tapered the hems on the legs)

YEARS OWNED: 6