Tell me how did this totally Wang-errific sweater end up at the thrift store? Well I can sort of picture the donator’s inner dialogue going like this: “What the Hell was I thinking when I bought this crazy thing? Where am I ever going to wear this?” Enter: me. “HOLY CRAP! This thing is awesome! I’m going to wear this EVERYWHERE!” – a sentiment that was strongly backed by always-enthusiastic thrift store ladies. “This is fancy! Don’t give her the Nordstrom’s bag. Give her the Neiman Marcus bag!” (I’m not sure how most thrift stores work, but “mine” uses recycled shopping bags, which are apparently ranked according to the specialness of your purchase, Neiman Marcus being the highest of honors.) Scene.
thrifted Christina Rotelli sweater
H&M snakeskin print jeans
Saddleback Leather bag
vintage bracelets
Pour la Victoire boots
Topshop cape
53 comments
Aesthetic Alterations
Gorgeous on you! I'm not sure I could pull something so open weaved off–but with your shape and structured hair! Great find!
Sarah
Hahah that's hysterical about the importance of shopping bags. That sweater is so unique, what a find!
tywo
You are gorgeous! I love your outfit.
I wish you a beautiful weekend.
LOVE!
Mariana Stormion
Nice boots!
Lacee Swan
adorable sweater!! love it!
Dylana Suarez
Oh wow! I want to have a love affair with your sweater! Does that sound creepy?
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The Fancy Teacup
Oh my goodness, that sweater is a mesmerizing thrifted find. And those snakeskin print jeans? Super hot.
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much love.
Eli
I cant believe someone would give that away, it's a work of art!
how funny about the bags…I've never heard of that before hehe
Rose
Dear LORD. I am near speechless. That piece is beyond divine (Seriously. the composition. *swoon*) and your thrift store ladies sound like ducky darlings.
Sarah
I am in love with this top. It is truly amazing and so interesting. A definite one of a kind. Just beautiful.
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Sing
LOL @ the Neiman bag. Yes this sweater rocks and deserves that bag. It's really a work of art.
devorelebeaumonstre.
OH MY GOD. this is like, totally one of the best thrift store scores I've ever laid my eyes on. YOU ARE SO LUCKYYY. jealous. way jealous.
Elle
This sweater is amazing! I love winter whites with army greens….great look!
love, live & wear
xo, L
Lydia
What a great thrift find!!! I love when that happens.
lavogue-ish7
it is visually pleasing…really..even with all the weaving patterns in it…and you look great in it…your thrift store must wonderland…hahha!!!
bisous…
Hannah
99% of my thrift store finds must have been donated by someone experiencing that exact inner dialogue. Silly humans…
Fauxshionable
There really is nothing quite like the WOOHOOO moment at the thrift store. Congrats on your amazing find! It's fab.
Kimberellie
LMAO! FUNNY! LOVE the sweater too! So cool! Would have totally snapped that baby up! I had a dream in which my fav thrift store was totally changed (into a regular store! horrors!). And when one of the ladies asked me why I was so upset, I said: "Because it felt like family here before!". Isn't it nice to have a fav. thrift store home?
gosh I love that sweater!
much love: kimberellie (with a baby in her belly)
Christen
I love the sweater and have acted in many similar scenes before – including the "which bag to give her" drama! 🙂 Love how you styled such a unique piece.
Chelsea Elizabeth.
I LOVE that sweater! You are so lucky to find something like that at a thrift store! I also love your makeup here, you are gorgeous. 🙂
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Sara
That sweater is totally BOSS!! I *love* those amazing finds, and then when the sales' people share your enthusiasm. That's an epic win.
La Petite Marmoset
Wow! It is indeed "wang-eriffic!" I love that about thrifting, perfect example of "trash" to treasure!
La Petite Marmoset
Chelsea Lane
AMAZING! I love the writing that went along with this post. you look amazing! I love your sense of style 🙂 that sweater is seriously so Wang!
xoxo
Fiamma
This sweater is fascinating!!! I can believe someone just left it in a thrift store…
XoXo
Plami
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What an amazing find–the sisters Mulleavy would approve, I think.
Costin Moraru
amazing sweater!
Between Laundry Days
Your thrift store sounds effing awesome. And that is the most fantabulous sweater that's ever been made.
Ruta, Look Ugly in a Photograph
You look incredible!!! I love your sweater, it's so pretty! And I really like your jacket. Such a pretty colour.
Ps. I have no idea what stone it is. I should find out though.
Alex
That is a great sweater & how lucky to have founded it at a thrift shop.
I know you live in DC and I live in Frederick, MD (about 40 minutes away) what is your favorite thrift stores in your area?
jess
That sweater is so cool.
Bad Taste Toast
Well, honestly I could be that someone who thinks "Why the hell did I buy this? I'll never be able to style it properly." and then you come along and pull it off amazingly 😉
I loved this little story about the shopping bag hierarchy 🙂
thebohemienne
That sweater is so many kinds of awesome.
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northwest is best
That sweater is so awesome that I might need a lie down after looking at it. Phew.
Michal
That sweater is SO. SO. AWESOME.
Emily Saltzberg
Love it! Which thrift store is "yours"? I want to try my luck there the next time I go home! 🙂
RosaLovesDC
One word: Incredible!!!!
frenchleaveblog
WOWWWWWWWWWWWWW I can totally relate to what you must have been thinking when you found this! The sweater is terrific and looks even more terrific on you! Superb!
And what a cute style blog! Me fan!
amanda archambault
I can't believe someone would put that in a thrift store. It's so adorable!
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Jessica
Oh my gosh! That's the most amazing sweater I've ever seen! Great find. xo
la petite fashionista
what an amazing thift store find!! & i love thrift store ladies. I used to volunteer at one in high school and that's EXACTLY how they are, commenting on everyone's purchases and saving the special bags. glad that sweater found you !:)
Adrianna Traxler
that is really such a cool sweater
Kristin Wyly
This sort of reminds me of something from CLAMP or Final Fantasy. I like it.
Marija
Sweater is just amazing!
Great look!!!
Sofia G.
Perfect sweater…
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Mallory
AMAZING. you are a lucky lady! you pull it off so effortlessly 🙂
mallory
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Sal
Holy crap indeed! That amazing sweater is a hell of a find.
janettaylor
Lovely sweater!
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Lisa
cool sweater!!
Ashley [Free Honey]
This sweater totally deserved the NM bag!!! BTW, I think it's pretty adorable that they rate your purchases like that. Who would give this up…it's oddness is so beautiful.
LOVE.
xo, Ashley
Elizabeth Edith
hahahaha!
Definitely Neiman Marcus worthy 🙂
Li
haha! what a gem! isn't it so true that one person's toss is others treasure! what a great find, xx
christine donee
That sweater IS amazing! I'm glad you were there to pick up the slack from the obviously out-of-touch donator. Her loss is most definitely your gain!
xoxo
Christine
Brooklynn
there is nothing quite like scoring an ultimate find at a thrift store. you wear that effortlessly!