I just can’t seem to help being attracted to black and white fashions and my wardrobe has plenty of it, with another new addition recently. Â Black and white just makes a statement and I happen to love that fashion flair.
Today, I’m sharing a couple of outfits I wore recently. Â I’ve been on the lookout for a flannel shirt or 2 to add to my wardrobe for Fall.
I walked into Old Navy and spotted this pretty black and white buffalo check shirt and it was perfect for layering with my white furry vest that I got at the mart earlier in January. Â I have really enjoyed this sweater vest with all sorts of things. Â Jeans are the Vintage Soho black Nine West Jeans that I’ve shared before, but I don’t really have a source for them now, as they were from last year.
Black and White Buffalo Check flannel shirt from Old Navy (affiliate link)
Black Ralph Lauren riding boots from DSW (not an affiliate link, but a good price, less than I paid last year at DSW!)
Here are a few options I found for white faux fur vests. Â Mine is sweater material in the back and soft faux fur in the front.
This is a fun casual look for Fall, perfect for an outing of shopping and doing something outside. Â I love the longer tail in the back of the shirt. Â I got a Small shirt, by the way, from Old Navy.
Very comfortable and casual, but put together.
Next, for a day out shopping and lunching, I wore these Levis flare leg jeans with a black and white sweater set. I got this sweater set last year on my shopping trip to the now closed store, C Wonder. Darn, I wish that store at the outlet mall hadn’t closed. Â I really got some great deals there.
Here’s a similar Dolce & Gabbana Sweater Set (affiliate link – although not a fantastic deal). Â
Shoes I bought online last year and they are funky and fun leopard fur booties. Â I think they look best with neutrals and add a bit of punch to this outfit. Â They were a bit pricey, but it’s fun to splurge sometimes on shoes.
Booties – Matisse Nugent (affiliate link – here’s a similar pair from Matisse)
Matisse Teddy (these are identical shoes, this one from DSW, not an affiliate link). I’ve seen them called Teddy and Nugent, but they look the same.Â
Here they are from Nordstrom (affiliate link)
This is a classic look with gold jewelry and my leather bag from Calvin Klein that I got last year at TJ Maxx.
Layered on my gold jewelry and this is a fun little classic outfit with flared jeans. I’m a classic dresser most of all, but do like to mix things up sometimes with some funky pieces.
These stacking bracelets are from my friend at Wrist Soiree. Â She has great inexpensive pieces of costume jewelry.
With flared jeans.
A look at the shoes closeup.
Here’s another little fashion tidbit I wanted to share with you all. I’ve discovered a site called Thredup, which is like an online consignment store! Â It is loaded with lots of clothes, in all styles and sizes and it’s amazing what you can find over there. Â They don’t know me at all, but I do have an affiliate link from a site I work with, so I can share the link over and let you check it out. I’d love it if you buy through my link if you do purchase.
I was doing some clothes browsing online and landed on their site a few times and realized what it is. Â You can read the descriptions and see what you are getting, so after I signed up, I got a coupon in my inbox for 40% off my first order. Â Well OK then, that made me look even more! Â I found these 2 long flowy sweaters in designer labels for a really good price (especially after the 40% off!). Â I got both of these for $70 and they are like new. Not quite as good as yardsale or thriftstore prices, but I like the descriptions that tell you exactly what you are getting. Â They only accept really nice clothing and the brands are higher end for the most part. They also have shoes, purses, and other accessories.
Labels are the green sweater, Alberto Makali and the coral one is Eileen Fisher, which I think are both designer labels. Â These will both be sweaters I’ll wear in the spring, but I thought the prices were really reasonable, because they truly do look new and if you look at the description, it will tell you the condition of items before you buy. Â You can even send them your used clothes to add to the site. I might have to try that too! Â Check out Thredup for some fun online shopping!
Be careful, I can see that being addictive!
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Love the buffalo check shirt and vest. Flannel shirts and vests are a staple in my closet. Your outfits look so great and chic.
I love ThredUp and have found quite a few bargains on that site. This fall I found lots of basic mix/match pieces to enhance my wardrobe. Like you say, not yard sale or thrift store
prices. I’ve mostly gotten pieces with the store tags still on them, never even been worn.
I love ThredUp too & found Steve Madden leather lace-up booties, an Ann Taylor angora/cashmere scarf, and with both of them & shipping all together I paid $38! The savings are just amazing!
I love ThredUp! I have found some amazing things and they are all like new! Love the buffalo check flannel!
Here in TN it has not really been boot or sweater weather. Yesterday was 75. I have worn a flannel shirt (thin) a couple of nights. Boots/sweaters, etc. are more winter around here. Like the booties. Will check ThredUp out.
If you ever sell clothes to ThredUp could you let us know how it goes. I have read several negative comments about selling clothes to ThredUp. Just wondering if you ever do that, could you share your experience?
Thanks
Hey, Lynn, yes I will share if I do. I noticed they are particular on which brands they take, so it might not be worth it to deal with.
Great, good looking, & casual outfit with the buffalo check plus vest! Sporty & youthful – great look! I love the other look on you too. I joined thred up also & haven’t bought anything yet but keep getting the 40 percent off deal in my inbox. Glad you found some nice deals – pretty sweaters in luscious colors.
Hi Rhoda, Thanks again for sharing Fashion Over 50 – love it! I have no fashion sense….loved those kiddie clothes years ago called Garanimals where you picked separates by the matching Animal tags and everything went together beautifully! I have always wished they had this system for adults!
On another note, I hope I’m not the only one out here that would also love for you to do some posts on diet and excercise….you seem to be in great shape and I could benefit by following your eating and excercise routine! Bravo on trimming down too – not that you were EVER heavy, but I have noticed you have lost a few!
And of course please don’t ever stop posting about decor and thifting, after all that’s where it all began! Thank you.
Laura
Hey, Laura, thank you! I have written a bit about my diet and exercise routine in an old post, I’ll link it here. I haven’t lost any weight lately, I’ve been the same for several years now.
http://southernhospitalityblog.com/staying-fit-over-50/
I’ll continue to share as much decorating and thrifty shopping as I can, that’s still near and dear to my heart.
It’s the super flattering cut of those jeans that make you look even more long legged. I think you could do another exercise post just to help keep us all motivated. 🙂
Hey, Teresa, I’ll definitely try to do an update post on exercise.
Hi Rhoda. Oh how I envy you for being able to wear booties and boots. I would love it but I have a very narrow foot (4A or super slim) and can never find my size except online. On sale? For get it! I may try to order a pair this year if I can find any below the $200+ price. Can’t justify the cost since they aren’t something I will get a lot of wear from since I am no longer working.
Can’t wait to try ThredUp. I love a good bargain.
Thank you Rhoda, I love these fashion posts. Thrift stores seem to always give me my most-complimented outfits! Very fun that there are now online thrift stores.
Hi Rhoda…love you style!!!
I saw an article on C. Wonder a couple of months ago and thought of you. Seems that the brand has been bought and will be relaunched next spring on QVC. Didn’t know if you were aware….
http://nymag.com/thecut/2015/08/c-wonder-returns-with-brad-goreski-at-the-helm.html#
HI, Audra, thanks for sharing that, I didn’t know! It will be interesting to see how the styles are with the new guy. I sure found some good things and really lucked out on the going out of business sale.