I've been documenting some of my outfits over the past couple of weeks, and I wanted to show you them here. I know this probably won't be interesting if you don't care about clothes or anything, but hey, someone might find it interesting.
A big reason I wanted to make this post is because I wanted to show that you can dress nice without having to burn a hole in your wallet. Most of the outfits I wear cost $25 or less. I am by no means a big spender. I rarely shop in high-end stores. I'm a hardcore clearance shopper. I'm a strong believer in taking old things and making them new and thrifting. And I was always that girl who got excited about hand-me-downs (and still do.) So here are some of the things that I wear. Enjoy them, and my crappy, super-quick photoshop skills. (Sorry in advance.)
This tank top has been my favorite thing recently. It fits like a glove and just makes me feel like Ariana Grande or something. I haven't worn a peplum top in a long time, and I'm starting to love them again. I paired the tank with my favorite jeans and suede Mary Jane's. (It rained when I wore this outfit. And nearly ruined my shoes. Suede + Rain = Not a good time.)
Tank- Kmart
Jeans- Forever21
Shoes- Kmart
This outfit made me feel like I was in a Cotton commercial, hence the title. All I did this day was draw for 3 or so hours, so I opted for something comfy. I've really been into tank tops recently. So here's a tank top.
Tank- Stein Mart
Jeans- Wal-Mart
I really do heart One Direction. My good friend Jennifer gave me this shirt, which was my first One Direction shirt ever and I still get butterflies when I look at it. I always go for these jeans because they're comfortable and make me feel like a mom from the 90s. And more suede shoes! It didn't rain this day, thankfully. And I'm really proud of this picture because the two of me on the left look like some cool teen movie about a chorus line. (Coincidentally, I got my portrait of Harry back the same day I wore this, so cool.)
Shirt- Gift from Jen
Jeans- Forever21
Belt- Kmart
Shoes- Kmart
(Not sure why this didn't turn out white, oh well.)
Yeah, these are pants. The coolest pants I've ever seen and owned. Probably the most expensive pants I've ever owned, clockin' in at a whopping $16. They're all silky and stretchy at the same time. It's like pajamas you can wear in public and not get weird looks from passersby. I just paired it with my suede ankle boots and a plain white tshirt. White tshirts are always good to have, they go with everything and you can dress them up or down.
Pants- Stein Mart
Shirt- Wal-Mart
Shoes- Kmart
I was illuminated by our dorm's shower light in these pictures. Our bathroom light had just went out. You gotta do what you gotta do. High waisted pants have become such a comfort zone for me. Low rise pants always freaked me out. Crack kills, ya know? That's always my biggest fear. With high waisted things you don't have that problem. I paired these shorts with a black crop top with white polka dots.
Shirt- Gift / Aeropostale
Shorts- Goodwill
My drawing professor loved this shirt. He asked me what I called it and me being the awesomely witty person I am, I said "I call it a shirt." I'll be here all night, folks. But back to business, how cool is this shirt?! A good friend of mine gave it to me and it makes me feel like a mermaid. It flows in the wind looks amazing with black jeans or leggings.
Shirt- Gift / Forever21
Jeans- Forever21
Shoes- Santa Claus (thanks, dude)
I had a good hair day on my last day of freshman year. I was so happy. And I wore this tank top that I wore at my freshman orientation. Totally unplanned, but so sentimental. I've been loving the jeans and tank top look. I'm always cold so I gotta cover up some way or another!. These are the same jeans in some of the above outfits, they're my favorite and will probably be in a lot more of these outfit posts to come.
Tank- Goodwill
Belt- Kmart
Jeans- Forever21
Sandals- Kmart
Okay, can we just stare at this tanktop for a second. So cool. So so cool. I think that's a tennis racquet in the middle with a crown on top. Tennis? Crown? I play tennis, my last name is Prince. It's like a match made in heaven. It was actually a size too small for me but I got it anyway. The thing fits like a dream. How great is life. My mom jeans made another appearance. You'll probably see those a lot, too.
Tank- Thrift Store
Jeans- Forever21
Belt- Kmart
Sandals- Kmart
(Best enjoyed while listening to Billy Joel's "Movin' Out.") I AM DONE WITH MY FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE. I celebrated by wearing jeans with a cat on them. How cute are these? I love them. I was going to cut them into shorts, but I love the way they looked as jeans. I opted for something comfy this day, since I was packing my car and walking around. My favorite part about this outfit? Everything is thrifted/hand-me-down except for my shoes. There's something magical about wearing thrifted or hand-me-down clothes. It's like you're carrying another soul with you, yet it becomes part of your soul. I know that's super cheesy, but I just love it. The scarf I tied around my head was my great grandmother's, I've had it for a while and never knew how to wear it. I felt like I was carrying a piece of her with me and that's a feeling you can't replace.
Scarf- Grandmother's
Shirt- Thrift Store
Jeans- Thrift Store
Sandals- Kmart
I just love clothes. I love expressing myself through clothes. I love looking different everyday, yet still the same. There will be a part two to this soon. I'm sorry that this wasn't a deep and thought-provoking post, but when I started this blog this was the type of stuff I wanted to post. I'm very much into beauty and fashion, I love reading posts like this and watching videos about it. I haven't forked up the courage to do that yet. I've always wanted to make videos but never had the guts. Maybe one day!
Until then, goodnight and have a pleasant tomorrow. (Jane Curtin, Chevy Chase, or Tina Fey voice, you pick!)
Love your curly haired girl who is currently wearing a Dog the Bounty Hunter Shirt
-Rachel xx
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