I’m a firm believer that you don’t have to spend a million bucks to look like one. After all, what they say is true: you can have all the money in the world and still not know how to put a look together. There’s definitely a difference between having style and following trends. So, I decided to challenge myself by creating a head-to-toe fierce thrifted outfit.
You know in gossip magazines where they have a whole spread dedicated to dressing for less? Well, I’ve got them beat in every way possible. What are their usual limits? Dressing for $100? $50? Well, my fierce thrifted outfit is $30. Don’t believe me? Check this out.
A Breakdown of My Fierce Thrifted Outfit
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TIGER DRESS: $8
RUFFLED BLOUSE: $6
SQUARE-TOE SANDALS: $7
CHERRY RED PURSE: $2
SUNGLASSES: $7
TOTAL: $30
Sometimes when you’re wearing a completely second-hand look, it can be extremely obvious. However, I don’t think this outfit emulates that appearance at all. To me, it’s fashion-forward, fierce and ferociously on-trend. It just happens to also be extremely cheap. And the thrifty Peruvian half of me is very proud.
I decided to compare my look to a faux night of snacks and cocktails at one of my favourite spots in Toronto, Mrs. Robinson. Their house drinks are incredible, so I’d definitely start with an Endorsed By The Queen ($12). They have delicious fries ($7) and I love oysters ($3/piece) so I’d probably order three of those as well. I usually order two drinks, so my second one would be Naked And Famous ($15). That brings my total night out to $43—and that’s not including tax or tip!
See how cheap it is to look fierce? The only thing is, you have to be willing to search. My shoes and purse came from Value Village, my dress and blouse are from Common Sort and my sunglasses are from Goodwill in New York City. I bought them all months apart from each other, but somehow, they all perfectly mesh.
As fast fashion becomes worse & worse for the earth, it’s important to slow things down and discover new ways to shop. If you’re willing to save someone’s wardrobe trash from the landfill, it could end up being your new favourite fierce thrifted outfit.
