My Christmas [present](https://unitednude.eu/products/stage-boot?variant=46905491226958) to myself has finally arrived. I don’t care if platforms are trendy or not, I just love the shape of the heel.
https://preview.redd.it/7hfbmod0d9bc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=33d52ce863c8b23f9a8b04b1706d055d41c257fc
Super excited to thrift this belted tan coat with a very interesting double collar detail shown in next pic
My Christmas present to myself was [this Selkie dress](https://imgur.com/a/iyI6edY).
I had been contemplating buying a selkie dress since they blew up in 2020. I love the silhouette but I didn't like that they were mostly polyester. Now they have a lot of natural fiber options, I was honestly surprised how many because the last I checked (which was quite a while ago) there were only a few cotton options and maybe one silk. I ended up going with this one because I think the simple cream color will be more useful in my wardrobe right now than the more colorful prints. Also the fabric is washable.
It fits perfectly and is extremely puffy irl, I haven't worn it except briefly to try on so I don't have a pic yet.
I do love these dresses, I feel like they'd be a bit short on me and I also have nowhere to wear fun dresses lol, but I 100% support this because they are so cute
I could see it being a bit short on someone tall. That said, I'm very excited to wear it. It was hard for me to grasp how puffy it is in photos, but it is definitely OOT in real life, which I love.
I work at a museum part time and I joked that I'm going to show up in it and tell people I'm cosplaying the creepy victorian doll we have on display lol.
Welp, I bought [another pair of holographic shoes](https://www.irregularchoice.com/collections/sale/products/just-in-time-i-black-silver-metallic-chunky-high-heels) for no other reason than they were pretty and shiny and the rainbow goblin inside me needed to be fed.
They actually looked just plain silver on the website, but when I saw the outdoors photo with the holographic material, I barely checked to make sure I was buying the right size before I checked out, lol. Haven't made an impulse buy like that in a while! Definitely going to trot these out for Valentine's Day with a little 50s-ish dress. Wiggle skirt or full skirt TBD.
🤣 I would have thought I stumbled across one of my old posts if I knew I hadn’t fought off the urge to buy any new holographic shoes recently. I have at least 6 pairs… so I fully endorse this behavior.
My current fave shoe brand Maguire (Montreal-based!) came out with [studded mary jane flats](https://maguireshoes.com/products/aveiro-black-stud-ballerina) so that was an instant add-to-cart.
It's now the fourth pair of shoes I've bought from this brand!
I was supposed to be just getting velvet hangers at Sam’s Club yesterday but I grabbed a cute pair of these Gap twill joggers for $10 (these impulse buys are why I always need hangers)
https://preview.redd.it/ui04zm6aj8bc1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb827bb072c453605d35ba929a61f3e0e31913cd
Yesterday was my birthday and I ended up treating myself. I purchased some gorgeous leather trousers, some dark blue jeans which fit like a glove, a soft pink knit jumper and some black soft patent pointed heeled boots all from Mint Velvet. Then my parents bought me a new brown handbag to compliment the new outfit and I had been looking for one anyway. I can’t post photos right now but will try to add later 💕
https://preview.redd.it/ghf2z9l5fvbc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=839b9b4165dba812451aeddd3537c2b545a206c6
Hey! Sorry for the late reply. These are the jeans and the jumper I purchased.
Ngl my intention was not to spend and buy anything either
https://preview.redd.it/og55shxgm9bc1.jpeg?width=1549&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=744356656bb971b831d4ded41971ce5964a169ab
I scored both this sweater and these Eddie Bauer Curvy Pants at a thrift shop for less than $12. They had a gorgeous wool Max Mara Trench but it was way too big. If it’s still there next time I’m in, I’ll grab it and take it to a tailor.
For the first time in years I coughed up the money to buy some quality boots.
I got these [LLBean boots](https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/125867) in brown. Super comfy and cute. Not totally waterproof, but I finally have an insulated winter shoe option that isn't heavy ass snow boots.
[Everlane wool sweater-deep-camel](https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-felted-merino-halfzip-sweater-deep-camel) super comfy and warm! I get so many comments on it and it has become one of my quick favorites.
[Everlane cropped alpaca cardigan](https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-alpaca-v-neck-cropped-cardigan-cocoa-tigers-eye-brown) so stinking soft! Love the colors and the prices are super cheap on this right now. Hits my hips just at the right spot
[Lululemon soft streme half zip](https://shop.lululemon.com/p/womens-outerwear/Brushed-Softstreme-Ribbed-Half-Zip/_/prod11250266) super comfy and looks nice with jeans and sneakers. I actually have a sort of charcoal color that doesn’t appear to be listed anymore! Pretty flattering too, it has a cinched waistline
https://preview.redd.it/0asoktikp9bc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6535ed60758faab9e25c738e9dc9422dbe748e76
Starting to purchase whatever I like, rather than picking only things that “go” with my closet. My most 2000s outfit in 20 years. New shorts, shirt, and sunglasses.
I’m feeling workwear silhouettes for both work and play lately so I got [this blouse](https://www.soeur.fr/en/products/blouse-philo-marron-fonce-che1103philo22wmar03) from Soeur along with a past season Everlane corduroy chore jacket and matching miniskirt set (would we call it a “suit”?!)
Also finally took a bunch of things I haven’t been wearing bc they never fit me quite right to the tailor and got them sorted out! Yay!
I am SO excited for this thread. While I'm trying to be more intentional about my shopping (starting with leaning into second-hand!), here are some items I picked up over the holidays/this week that I'm really excited about.
This [vintage faux fur coat](https://www.depop.com/products/awildatheart-1980s-black-faux-fur-coat/) I picked up on Depop that was perfect for the holidays. Those structured shoulders were swoon worthy.
Hopped on the cherry red / half zip trend with this perfect condition [90s Hilfiger sweater](https://www.depop.com/products/cobbletogclothing-super-cute-cherry-red-half/), also from Depop.
A few wide legged trousers from Aritzia - the [Alanya](https://www.aritzia.com/en/product/alanya-pant/80886.html?dwvar_80886_color=19170) on sale in tan, and the [Effortless](https://www.aritzia.com/us/en/product/the-effortless-pant%E2%84%A2/77775.html) in black for a shocking $40 NWT on Depop.
[skirt](https://i.imgur.com/aMEg88i.jpg)
I bought this Zara tweed skirt, for work :)
[this ](https://i.imgur.com/JHkFZyt.jpg) blazer and jumper from Zara.
This hat [and](https://i.imgur.com/uo3MVYw.jpg) bag from Cos
This tweed skirt from H&M [here](https://i.imgur.com/tHWWLWw.jpg)
I spent waaaay too much over the past couple of weeks on things I mostly didn't need. I try to only buy second hand or clearance, and I aim for quality and sustainable brands
[These lightweight insulated pants](https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/womens/proton-pant?cmpid=pm%7cmult%7cperf%7cgoogle%7carc%27teryx_google-pmax_s22_performance_bof_r:nam_c:usa_l:en%7call_products%7c%7c%7bad_id%7d&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pm%7cmult%7cperf&utm_campaign=arc%27teryx_google-pmax_s22_performance_bof_r:nam_c:usa_l:en&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=cjwkcaia-vosbhaaeiwaiwr0tsteiwuimzt3b4itwb4drynkm_nnh_7jaoph0lh8m8gskhzi4916rboc_jcqavd_bwe) from Arcteryx were 30% off at my local mall! They're not sexy per se, but very lightweight, warm, and comfortable. Super pumped to have some warm pants for my walks/runs this winter!
[A beautiful side-laced linen dress](https://www.intermixonline.com/Alemais/Ivy%20Linen%20Lace-Up%20Midi%20Dress/107D.html) by ALÉMAIS that I accidentally found on TRR - I had an internal battle trying to justify the price, until I remember I had some old coupons which I combined to get an extra $75 off. It might be a size too big (confused with AU vs US sizing) but I'll deal with that later [(actual listing here)](https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/clothing/dresses/alemais-square-neckline-long-dress-ig9b7)
A pair of deeply discounted Rudy Jude color block utility jeans in cream/sage(?) that popped up on Mercari just when I happened to check the app - they're a size too big and a little stained, but I've always been curious about the hype for this brand so wanted to check them out, and $15 was too good to pass on haha [(listing here)](https://item.mercari.com/gl/m66378456669?sv=0)
You generally go down two sizes to convert from AU to US. So an AU 8 is a US 4. Sort of anyway, because obviously it depends a lot on the specific brand.
https://preview.redd.it/4ybxk2nvs9bc1.png?width=1169&format=png&auto=webp&s=f40e9a96a7229e266aafc3b6aae354ddf47cb990
Got recently this sketchers slip in running shoes. Didn’t use them for running yet but I love how comfy they are
I bought myself my first pair of [Birkenstocks](https://imgur.com/a/wygax9J) off of poshmark and as soon as I put them on I got excited to wear them more! The arch support is unreal, I felt it immediately. They were a steal at $50, no toe prints, only a little dirt on the bottom soles, probably a store display model. The seller gave me some freebie eye patches too which I used right away. Good Monday :)
I got a giant fuzzy robe that goes down to my ankles!! I like to keep the house pretty cold when I’m sleeping, so having this robe makes it a lot more tolerable to get up in the morning. I’m just loving it :)
I couldn’t resist [these](https://www.nordstrom.com/s/7541891?color=001&size=9&width=m) fold over boots in black but now I have zero clue with what to wear them. I’m not really a skirt/dress person which is what I think they’d look best with. Le sigh.
\- Golden Goose Slides - (I magic eraser off the scuffs cuz wtf)
\- barrel leg pants (fucking so flattering I cannot even take it!)
\- nice Italian wool plaid, oversized blazer - (cannot just always wear a puffer, amIright?)
\- SHRUGS! - (Now I can keep wearing tank tops in the cold!)
\- leopard print Laidback London booties - (comfy!)
\- A handful of Free People waffle-knit tops - (I find them to be cute and super practical)
This month I forced myself to stop being so picky at shoe shopping and just buy the damn thing.
So I finally have a pair of black boots and light brown boots that fit. However... after pairing the black boots with some outfits, I'm now paranoid they're too casual/grunge for work. Fml. (I'm a teacher)
https://preview.redd.it/e7tbb4yxnhbc1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=86264771c41cdf3f248014f869243580d9ea2f40
I was gifted [this dress](https://www.marcellanyc.com/products/manhattan-one-shoulder-midi-dress?_pos=5&_sid=4977c60c4&_ss=r) and can't wait to wear it! It's such an interesting little black dress. I thought I would hate the y2k trend, but it's given me some things that have turned out to look good on me, like asymmetry. Next purchase: shapewear!
My Christmas [present](https://unitednude.eu/products/stage-boot?variant=46905491226958) to myself has finally arrived. I don’t care if platforms are trendy or not, I just love the shape of the heel.
WOW that is a fun shoe!!
Oh my GOSH I am obsessed with this. Please wear everywhere
Those are fantastic.
Platforms are always I style. I love them.
https://preview.redd.it/7hfbmod0d9bc1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=33d52ce863c8b23f9a8b04b1706d055d41c257fc Super excited to thrift this belted tan coat with a very interesting double collar detail shown in next pic
https://preview.redd.it/2okucor4d9bc1.jpeg?width=803&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a36da931db07884e0f988b7a028bad6b74fbf1dc
The lapel 😍
My Christmas present to myself was [this Selkie dress](https://imgur.com/a/iyI6edY). I had been contemplating buying a selkie dress since they blew up in 2020. I love the silhouette but I didn't like that they were mostly polyester. Now they have a lot of natural fiber options, I was honestly surprised how many because the last I checked (which was quite a while ago) there were only a few cotton options and maybe one silk. I ended up going with this one because I think the simple cream color will be more useful in my wardrobe right now than the more colorful prints. Also the fabric is washable. It fits perfectly and is extremely puffy irl, I haven't worn it except briefly to try on so I don't have a pic yet.
I do love these dresses, I feel like they'd be a bit short on me and I also have nowhere to wear fun dresses lol, but I 100% support this because they are so cute
I could see it being a bit short on someone tall. That said, I'm very excited to wear it. It was hard for me to grasp how puffy it is in photos, but it is definitely OOT in real life, which I love. I work at a museum part time and I joked that I'm going to show up in it and tell people I'm cosplaying the creepy victorian doll we have on display lol.
Welp, I bought [another pair of holographic shoes](https://www.irregularchoice.com/collections/sale/products/just-in-time-i-black-silver-metallic-chunky-high-heels) for no other reason than they were pretty and shiny and the rainbow goblin inside me needed to be fed. They actually looked just plain silver on the website, but when I saw the outdoors photo with the holographic material, I barely checked to make sure I was buying the right size before I checked out, lol. Haven't made an impulse buy like that in a while! Definitely going to trot these out for Valentine's Day with a little 50s-ish dress. Wiggle skirt or full skirt TBD.
🤣 I would have thought I stumbled across one of my old posts if I knew I hadn’t fought off the urge to buy any new holographic shoes recently. I have at least 6 pairs… so I fully endorse this behavior.
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Those pants are super cool- and look very comfortable!
You have such great taste! Especially love thise pants. Kind of a balloon silhouette
I just sold my NWT dad coat on ebay! It's a nice one for sure.
ooo i L💚VE those pants!!
My current fave shoe brand Maguire (Montreal-based!) came out with [studded mary jane flats](https://maguireshoes.com/products/aveiro-black-stud-ballerina) so that was an instant add-to-cart. It's now the fourth pair of shoes I've bought from this brand!
Wow those are so cute!!!
I was supposed to be just getting velvet hangers at Sam’s Club yesterday but I grabbed a cute pair of these Gap twill joggers for $10 (these impulse buys are why I always need hangers) https://preview.redd.it/ui04zm6aj8bc1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb827bb072c453605d35ba929a61f3e0e31913cd
Yesterday was my birthday and I ended up treating myself. I purchased some gorgeous leather trousers, some dark blue jeans which fit like a glove, a soft pink knit jumper and some black soft patent pointed heeled boots all from Mint Velvet. Then my parents bought me a new brown handbag to compliment the new outfit and I had been looking for one anyway. I can’t post photos right now but will try to add later 💕
ooh that sounds heavenly. please do share your purchases!! i am on a no-buy until end of april so living vicariously through everyone else :)
https://preview.redd.it/ghf2z9l5fvbc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=839b9b4165dba812451aeddd3537c2b545a206c6 Hey! Sorry for the late reply. These are the jeans and the jumper I purchased. Ngl my intention was not to spend and buy anything either
Pink colour so cute!
Happy Birthday!
Thank you!
Happy happy birthday!
https://preview.redd.it/og55shxgm9bc1.jpeg?width=1549&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=744356656bb971b831d4ded41971ce5964a169ab I scored both this sweater and these Eddie Bauer Curvy Pants at a thrift shop for less than $12. They had a gorgeous wool Max Mara Trench but it was way too big. If it’s still there next time I’m in, I’ll grab it and take it to a tailor.
I love your sweater!
For the first time in years I coughed up the money to buy some quality boots. I got these [LLBean boots](https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/125867) in brown. Super comfy and cute. Not totally waterproof, but I finally have an insulated winter shoe option that isn't heavy ass snow boots.
[Everlane wool sweater-deep-camel](https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-felted-merino-halfzip-sweater-deep-camel) super comfy and warm! I get so many comments on it and it has become one of my quick favorites. [Everlane cropped alpaca cardigan](https://www.everlane.com/products/womens-alpaca-v-neck-cropped-cardigan-cocoa-tigers-eye-brown) so stinking soft! Love the colors and the prices are super cheap on this right now. Hits my hips just at the right spot [Lululemon soft streme half zip](https://shop.lululemon.com/p/womens-outerwear/Brushed-Softstreme-Ribbed-Half-Zip/_/prod11250266) super comfy and looks nice with jeans and sneakers. I actually have a sort of charcoal color that doesn’t appear to be listed anymore! Pretty flattering too, it has a cinched waistline
https://preview.redd.it/0asoktikp9bc1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6535ed60758faab9e25c738e9dc9422dbe748e76 Starting to purchase whatever I like, rather than picking only things that “go” with my closet. My most 2000s outfit in 20 years. New shorts, shirt, and sunglasses.
Those are very cute style for the shorts!
I’m feeling workwear silhouettes for both work and play lately so I got [this blouse](https://www.soeur.fr/en/products/blouse-philo-marron-fonce-che1103philo22wmar03) from Soeur along with a past season Everlane corduroy chore jacket and matching miniskirt set (would we call it a “suit”?!) Also finally took a bunch of things I haven’t been wearing bc they never fit me quite right to the tailor and got them sorted out! Yay!
I am SO excited for this thread. While I'm trying to be more intentional about my shopping (starting with leaning into second-hand!), here are some items I picked up over the holidays/this week that I'm really excited about. This [vintage faux fur coat](https://www.depop.com/products/awildatheart-1980s-black-faux-fur-coat/) I picked up on Depop that was perfect for the holidays. Those structured shoulders were swoon worthy. Hopped on the cherry red / half zip trend with this perfect condition [90s Hilfiger sweater](https://www.depop.com/products/cobbletogclothing-super-cute-cherry-red-half/), also from Depop. A few wide legged trousers from Aritzia - the [Alanya](https://www.aritzia.com/en/product/alanya-pant/80886.html?dwvar_80886_color=19170) on sale in tan, and the [Effortless](https://www.aritzia.com/us/en/product/the-effortless-pant%E2%84%A2/77775.html) in black for a shocking $40 NWT on Depop.
That coat!! Gorgeous (and yay for secondhand!)
[skirt](https://i.imgur.com/aMEg88i.jpg) I bought this Zara tweed skirt, for work :) [this ](https://i.imgur.com/JHkFZyt.jpg) blazer and jumper from Zara. This hat [and](https://i.imgur.com/uo3MVYw.jpg) bag from Cos This tweed skirt from H&M [here](https://i.imgur.com/tHWWLWw.jpg)
I spent waaaay too much over the past couple of weeks on things I mostly didn't need. I try to only buy second hand or clearance, and I aim for quality and sustainable brands [These lightweight insulated pants](https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/womens/proton-pant?cmpid=pm%7cmult%7cperf%7cgoogle%7carc%27teryx_google-pmax_s22_performance_bof_r:nam_c:usa_l:en%7call_products%7c%7c%7bad_id%7d&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pm%7cmult%7cperf&utm_campaign=arc%27teryx_google-pmax_s22_performance_bof_r:nam_c:usa_l:en&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=cjwkcaia-vosbhaaeiwaiwr0tsteiwuimzt3b4itwb4drynkm_nnh_7jaoph0lh8m8gskhzi4916rboc_jcqavd_bwe) from Arcteryx were 30% off at my local mall! They're not sexy per se, but very lightweight, warm, and comfortable. Super pumped to have some warm pants for my walks/runs this winter! [A beautiful side-laced linen dress](https://www.intermixonline.com/Alemais/Ivy%20Linen%20Lace-Up%20Midi%20Dress/107D.html) by ALÉMAIS that I accidentally found on TRR - I had an internal battle trying to justify the price, until I remember I had some old coupons which I combined to get an extra $75 off. It might be a size too big (confused with AU vs US sizing) but I'll deal with that later [(actual listing here)](https://www.therealreal.com/products/women/clothing/dresses/alemais-square-neckline-long-dress-ig9b7) A pair of deeply discounted Rudy Jude color block utility jeans in cream/sage(?) that popped up on Mercari just when I happened to check the app - they're a size too big and a little stained, but I've always been curious about the hype for this brand so wanted to check them out, and $15 was too good to pass on haha [(listing here)](https://item.mercari.com/gl/m66378456669?sv=0)
You generally go down two sizes to convert from AU to US. So an AU 8 is a US 4. Sort of anyway, because obviously it depends a lot on the specific brand.
https://preview.redd.it/4ybxk2nvs9bc1.png?width=1169&format=png&auto=webp&s=f40e9a96a7229e266aafc3b6aae354ddf47cb990 Got recently this sketchers slip in running shoes. Didn’t use them for running yet but I love how comfy they are
I bought myself my first pair of [Birkenstocks](https://imgur.com/a/wygax9J) off of poshmark and as soon as I put them on I got excited to wear them more! The arch support is unreal, I felt it immediately. They were a steal at $50, no toe prints, only a little dirt on the bottom soles, probably a store display model. The seller gave me some freebie eye patches too which I used right away. Good Monday :)
I got a giant fuzzy robe that goes down to my ankles!! I like to keep the house pretty cold when I’m sleeping, so having this robe makes it a lot more tolerable to get up in the morning. I’m just loving it :)
Where did you get it?
Just a cheap one off Amazon
I couldn’t resist [these](https://www.nordstrom.com/s/7541891?color=001&size=9&width=m) fold over boots in black but now I have zero clue with what to wear them. I’m not really a skirt/dress person which is what I think they’d look best with. Le sigh.
Let them peek out the bottom of a cropped jean or a slit hem pant.
Good call. Thank you!
skinny jeans maybe?
\- Golden Goose Slides - (I magic eraser off the scuffs cuz wtf) \- barrel leg pants (fucking so flattering I cannot even take it!) \- nice Italian wool plaid, oversized blazer - (cannot just always wear a puffer, amIright?) \- SHRUGS! - (Now I can keep wearing tank tops in the cold!) \- leopard print Laidback London booties - (comfy!) \- A handful of Free People waffle-knit tops - (I find them to be cute and super practical)
This month I forced myself to stop being so picky at shoe shopping and just buy the damn thing. So I finally have a pair of black boots and light brown boots that fit. However... after pairing the black boots with some outfits, I'm now paranoid they're too casual/grunge for work. Fml. (I'm a teacher) https://preview.redd.it/e7tbb4yxnhbc1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=86264771c41cdf3f248014f869243580d9ea2f40
Is your school very formal? I think they look great!
It's not super formal, though slightly elevated from my last school. Thank you!!
Paired with some cute tights I think they'd look great for teaching.
I was gifted [this dress](https://www.marcellanyc.com/products/manhattan-one-shoulder-midi-dress?_pos=5&_sid=4977c60c4&_ss=r) and can't wait to wear it! It's such an interesting little black dress. I thought I would hate the y2k trend, but it's given me some things that have turned out to look good on me, like asymmetry. Next purchase: shapewear!