Considering I have beloved family members who appreciate Frugal Fashionista finds as much I as do, it would not come as a shock to you that our recent wedding gathering sported total yard sale finds, GoodWill, Consignment and hand me down attire from my four nieces, mom and sis in love.
Remembering and detailing my own frugal wedding will be a post in its own.
My GoodWill dress was another brand new find at our local “rich people’s” Goodwill. And yes, I am covering up the size, not the price. 🙂 It was $79.99, but marked down $49.99.
My price…$5 (then take off my 10% Preferred Shopper Discount…$4.50).
My mom’s dress wasn’t second hand, but she has spent a lot of time in China as a short term missionary and while she was there, she had this vintage suit made for her at a definite yard sale price. It’s still classy after many years which is an important reason to invest time finding a few quality core wardrobe pieces that will last for years.
My sister-in-love dresses to that point. These black pants are six years old, and she bought them at our “Rich People’s” Consignment Store in town. Paying a bit more for items at Consignment Boutiques is a given, but are always guaranteed (like-new) high quality designer brands that are no more than 1-2 years old.
These pants are versatile, classy and can be dressed up or down. The rest of her outfit is also all second hand, but accessorized with some perfect jewelry, this outfit is complete.
Considering I didn’t take these pictures with a post in mind (what was I thinking), I would have brought the young men forward, tucked in their shirts and featured them a bit better. My three sons with the pink, black and burgundy shirts are all dressed for success in outfits totaling $6. Since my teens are growing so quickly, the thought of buying their pants anywhere but second hand never crosses my mind.
Scoring like new Banana Republic grey pants for $3.75 at GW, $1 Lands End Khakis at a yard sale, and the burgundy Banana Republic shirt all just made my day.
My daughters, learning the art of being Frugal Fashionistas, at their finest,
This is a great post, Jen! It's easy for us to think that our frugal finds are great for day-to-day wear, but that we must spend more for special occasions or for dressy clothes. How wrong is that?! You look great, as always, but I must say–your children look WONDERFUL. What beautiful kids you have!
Jen,
1. You have the most beautiful family.
2. You have the most beautiful extended family.
3. You are one talented and thrifty momma
4. I love your example of how to be a talented and thrifty woman.
You are the best!
Cynthia
I need a rich people's goodwill!! I am coming to shop with you one day! Don't be surprised if I show up on your front porch!!
Hugs,
susan
Your family is beautiful AND well dressed. You are teaching them such an important lesson…taking pride in one's appearance does NOT mean spending a ton of money.
You amaze me!!
You all look gorgeous. How fun tohave a frugal family!
I love when I find brand new things at our Goodwill. Great job to all family members-ya'll looked fab!
I am bummed our local GW doesn't have any programs anymore. They used to have a punch card, but did away with that. The only thing that I do like about the change in our GW's is that now we have 3 days to exchange clothing. Which makes it great when I am buying clothes for my pickier teenager daughter. As long as I get her to try it on within the 3 days!
Amazing!!!! I once found a beautiful pants suit at Value Village for about $10 and I wore it to at least 4 dressy events.
You have such a beautiful family! You look amazing in your pink dress.
Everyone looked great! There's certainly nothing wrong with saving money while you're at it.
Awww you all look so cute!!!
Your family is beautiful! You all look great and how fun to have everybody being frugal together!
You all look just wonderful! We don't have a "rich people" Goodwill, but I sure wish we did. 🙂
I shopped the big semi-annual children's consignment sale yesterday, and was disappointed at some of the high prices I saw. I did end up with a few cute things that I blogged about. There's another great, rock-bottom prices sale going on in a week or two that I will hit. Now what about me? 😉
Thanks for sharing! Great pics, and your girls are simply ADORABLE!!
Love,
Traci
I love your dress. You always inspire me . . . which is why am presenting you with an award. Please stop by my blog to accept.
Have a blessed day!
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Leave it to the "Jen" family to ALL be sporting gorgeous frugal finds! LOVE it. Your family is just beautiful!
~Amanda
That is awesome!! If you check my blog, I had to go to a black tie formal a few weeks ago. You would be so proud of me!!!!! I got more compliments on this blue dress than any other one I ever wore (16 years of volunteering for this event) and the dress was from GW!!! Best $4.00 I ever spent, and my necklace was handmade my moi!! I was thinking of you when I got dressed!! hehehe!!
Hugs!
Jenny
I am new to "blogging"…love your blog! You do have great style! I have noticed you find great name brand items. I wish we had a better selection in our GW and thrift stores. I also live in NC (eastern). I have thought of venturing over to the Cary/Raleigh area. I may have great luck there. Thanks for all the ideas!
Nicole
Jen- your children are beautiful! Seriously!! So precious. And I am so proud of you frugal fashionista!
I am going to have to find your rich people's goodwill AND a rich people's consignment! WOW! I am super impressed with all your rich people!! haha!
And you crack me up with your GW preferred shopper discount! haha! I've got to ask mine if they have one!
Your family is beautiful, Jen, and how blessed you are that they are all frugal! My extended family could belong to debt-lovers anonymous!
I don't know why you're covering up the dress size unless you're afraid everyone will be jealous. You are so pretty and slim.
I still need to hit that rich people's Goodwill!
I love goodwill as well and some are way better than others. Could you post the location of the "Rich People's Goodwill" in Charlotte? You have lots to choose from.
please tell me where the rich people's good will is!
Jen, this is such a fun post! Everyone looks great. What a neat time together with family! Kelly
Your family is beautiful and I am striving to be more frugal. Thank you for your inspiring site.
Have a blessed day!
Julie
Your family is sooo handsome! Looks like you all had a great time.
~Liz
You all looked SO BEATUIFUL! And way to go on that dress! : )
1. You have the most beautiful family.
2. You have the most beautiful extended family.
3. You are one talented and thrifty momma
4. I love your example of how to be a talented and thrifty woman.
I totally agree!