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Q. My grandmother has to be the QUEEN of thift shopping. She always tells me I should go with her but i never do. Anyway, she gave me this grogeous dark khaki colored double breasted wool overcoat with epulates and leather buttons. She paid 10 DOLLARS for it. It is in flawless condition, it is a bloomingdales store collection, judging by the label it has to at least 20 years old. But it's flawless. ONLY problem is that it is a 40R and for overcoats I am a 38S. The shoulders are fine at the top, it is very blousy in the sides and under the arms.. It is not too long, however I may want to shorten the length so I can wear it with jeans a sweater and tie.. I know it will be at least $100 dollars to alter but a coat like that in a bloomingdales today would be AT LEAST $600 so I see it as a good deal and it's a really unique design so I want to keep it.
Questions are:
1. Can the length of the coat be shorted, or should you not shorten overcoats?
2. Around how much would it be re cut an over-coat, I assume it may need more than just taking in the sides, the vent may have to be moved, etc.. I am not expecting it to fit like a European style coat, but at least for it to look like I know my coat size..
Its a high end coat and I still see it as cheaper than going into bloomingdales and buying one new.. Plus I have not seen anything like it. This coat was from the time when people really knew how to dress... :)
Questions are:
1. Can the length of the coat be shorted, or should you not shorten overcoats?
2. Around how much would it be re cut an over-coat, I assume it may need more than just taking in the sides, the vent may have to be moved, etc.. I am not expecting it to fit like a European style coat, but at least for it to look like I know my coat size..
Its a high end coat and I still see it as cheaper than going into bloomingdales and buying one new.. Plus I have not seen anything like it. This coat was from the time when people really knew how to dress... :)
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To give you an idea about being thrifty . . .
You can look like a million-dollar without spending a million bucks. Even millionaires shop @ Target, Walmart, Kmart. ~ Forbes.
"Fashion is supposed to be worn for several seasons, not just one". ~ Victoria Beckham.
"You can look dirty, but you can't BE dirty". ~ Kate Moss featured in Sept. 2011 Vogue's the Most Romantic Wedding of the Year.
Coco Chanel once said: "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street; fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening." But for the British consumer making such a date with vibrant colour is perhaps a bigger ask than in other international markets. "The English people are quite afraid of colour," said Rowley. "There is a lower-middle-class timidity about attitudes to it. There have been times when wearing sombre colours was a way to seem like a serious and intellectual person."
"I don't concern myself with good taste or bad taste when I get dressed. Convention to me is just boredom!" Marc Jacobs.
My advice? If you like it, wear it. Who cares what I say, or they say, if it's comfortable for you, and gives you enough confidence WEAR IT.
I shopped @ Thriftstores, all the time, and I can afford to own one Nordstrom! I mix & match, keeps people guessing. LOL
I do and can alter the coat. I charge $35hr. Take it to an alteration, she/he'll give you advice about the coat.
VINTAGE is in, actually it never went out. The younger generation is just finding that one out, so they are bringing vintage back. I'm a child of the 60's, and will always enjoy wearing the clothes I love!
To give you an idea about being thrifty . . .
You can look like a million-dollar without spending a million bucks. Even millionaires shop @ Target, Walmart, Kmart. ~ Forbes.
"Fashion is supposed to be worn for several seasons, not just one". ~ Victoria Beckham.
"You can look dirty, but you can't BE dirty". ~ Kate Moss featured in Sept. 2011 Vogue's the Most Romantic Wedding of the Year.
Coco Chanel once said: "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street; fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening." But for the British consumer making such a date with vibrant colour is perhaps a bigger ask than in other international markets. "The English people are quite afraid of colour," said Rowley. "There is a lower-middle-class timidity about attitudes to it. There have been times when wearing sombre colours was a way to seem like a serious and intellectual person."
"I don't concern myself with good taste or bad taste when I get dressed. Convention to me is just boredom!" Marc Jacobs.
My advice? If you like it, wear it. Who cares what I say, or they say, if it's comfortable for you, and gives you enough confidence WEAR IT.
I shopped @ Thriftstores, all the time, and I can afford to own one Nordstrom! I mix & match, keeps people guessing. LOL
I do and can alter the coat. I charge $35hr. Take it to an alteration, she/he'll give you advice about the coat.
VINTAGE is in, actually it never went out. The younger generation is just finding that one out, so they are bringing vintage back. I'm a child of the 60's, and will always enjoy wearing the clothes I love!
I'm on a serious budget, can't afford silk/satin. Can you tea-stain a polyester-satin and tulle wedding dress?
Byker Bryd
I'm getting married in mid-October. Working with a REALLY limited budget(almost everything goes to living expenses), I'm hunting pre-owned wedding dress sites, as well as eBay. I know what kind of gown I dream of, but I know that might have to remain a dream. Real vintage dresses won't fit my shape. I found one that works, and they'll let me put it on layaway, but it's the wrong color. They said to find out if it can be dyed to an antique ivory with tea.
I looked at the dresses on David's site. I didn't see one that I liked. I also spoke to one of their seamstresses in my home town, and she was so rude I decided I'd rather get married in a t-shirt and jeans than give them my money. But I appreciate the suggestions alot. That tea-dyeing page is great!
Thank you for the advice.Like I said, I'm on a serious budget. Yes, I check Goodwill and every other thrift store I can find. But I live in Vegas. Most bride here are on limited budgets(the recession's hit htis town HARD). In addition, we've got out-of-town brides scouring the city with great enthusiasm, and they aren't stuck with public transportation! I'm kind of set on an antique ivory gown, so natural fibers are something that I'm reluctant to give up on.
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A lot of people dislike working with David's Bridal for various reasons, but I got my dress from them. I chose one from their online collection and, including taxes and shipping, it was only $160. We are on a budget too, and that is a great deal cheaper than the thousand dollar dresses I've seen. I don't know your exact budget, but I suggest giving their collection a look at.
http://davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_return_online.jsp
my dress is third one on the second page, BR1005
These dresses are all under $200 and many are currently on sale for $100, plus sizes $119.
As for the tea dying, check out this site. It says you can only tea dye cotton items, not polyester. http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/teadye.htm
Good luck in your search, I hope you find a dress that makes you feel like a beautiful bride.
A lot of people dislike working with David's Bridal for various reasons, but I got my dress from them. I chose one from their online collection and, including taxes and shipping, it was only $160. We are on a budget too, and that is a great deal cheaper than the thousand dollar dresses I've seen. I don't know your exact budget, but I suggest giving their collection a look at.
http://davidsbridal.com/bridal_gowns_return_online.jsp
my dress is third one on the second page, BR1005
These dresses are all under $200 and many are currently on sale for $100, plus sizes $119.
As for the tea dying, check out this site. It says you can only tea dye cotton items, not polyester. http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/teadye.htm
Good luck in your search, I hope you find a dress that makes you feel like a beautiful bride.
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