Dark colours is our theme for this month chosen by Jodie. Which is pretty surprising as Jodie is more for the summer and bright colours. But hey, I am not complaining! I am all for dark colours! And guess which colour I chose! Of course my favourite one!
Welcome to The Thrifty Six. We are a group of international fashion influencers who meet once a month in our little space on the internet to share our thrifty outfits. On the third Monday of every month, we will all share an outfit based on a theme that features pre loved wardrobe pieces. Shopping and reselling pre loved clothing is so much better for the environment and you can find some of the best fashions in thrift or charity shops. The Thrifty Six are here to inspire you to shop second hand.
Dark colours are my signature style
Now that’s a theme to my heart! I didn’t have to think long and hard for that one. Black is my favourite colour, also in summer, and green is next! And although a lot of people say that black isn’t a colour, for me it is.
The pre loved item is the skirt, bought on Vinted. Very cheap, as new, and the seller told me I could also pick it up at her house as it was just two minutes away! Win win. It’s a very swoosy skirt and pretty thin so I need to remind myself to wear a underskirt with it!
Emma of Style Splash
I rarely wear dark colours, especially in summer, so this was a departure from my usual style. The starting point was this skirt that I bought in a charity shop for £6 (from Monki). Then I remembered these shoes (also £6 from a charity shop) that pick out the tan in the skirt’s print. I kept the dark theme by adding a black top that I bought on holiday and finished off the outfit with a tan bucket bag.
Jodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style
Even though I usually wear color, color and more color, I like the idea of thinking about the opposite of what we normally wear. For me, that’s dark colors especially in the summer.
I had the three of us use three different ways to incorporate dark colors as part of a summer look, and mine was with whimsy.
Thus the thrifted tulle skirt with print mixing and a secondhand lunch box as my purse. I even incorporated wearing a scarf in the outfit but not the traditional way.”
Jane of preloved_vintage_handmade
Dark Colours’ is the T6 theme for July and I’m going all out with black black black!
I love black for summer, it makes such a statement; then adding texture just brings it to life…
…I’m mixing quilted leather, ribbed jersey, satin, wool and an interesting stud effect on my jacket.
Elevated with jet and silver jewellery it’s so far from being dull…
…black is the brightest colour in the summer sun!
Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge
Like last month, the big box of preloved beautiful that Daenel sent to me had what I needed for this thrifty challenge. This gorgeous dark brown and deep red wrap skirt and kimono robe in shades of brown suited the dark colors theme perfectly. I added an olive green tank top, my tall brown moccasins, two layered wooden animal necklaces, and leopard print earrings…all picked up at thrift stores or flea markets. The only part of my outfit that was not preloved is my hat which I altered by adding an olive green fabric belt as a coordinating hat band.
Sally of Within a World of My Own
There are a couple ways I like to style dark colors in summer:
Lightened up with white: In the left outfit, I paired a dark top half (thrifted dark teal blouse and black cardigan) with a contrasting, white-based thrifted floral skirt, a less-expected inversion of the more typical white T + dark print skirt outfit formula.
Brightened up with an accent color: In the right outfit, I picked up the green color from the black-based thrifted floral skirt with a simple T.
A great theme to wear something different in summer. That’s what a collaboration with other bloggers or Instagrammers is all about! To challenge yourself and your style. And we do it pre loved too! Hope to see you again next month.
This was an interesting challenge wearing dark colors for summertime and everyone delivered beautifully! I think I am the only one who didn’t rely heavily on black. I have tiny bit peeking out from under my tank top. I love all the styles created for this one but in particular yours and Jane’s all black outfits are really freaking cool!
Shelbee
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Yes indeed! But I do love your outfit especially with the hat which suits you so very well!
Let’s give a round of applause for the green shoes with this outfit Nancy. I’m so glad I picked a prompt that was easy for you.
Now let me tell you how sorry I am. For some strange reason, I entered the date for this challenge in my editorial calendar on the wrong date. OMG, how silly am I?? I’m annoyed, but it is what it is, right?
So you’ll read my post next Monday, ugh
XOOX
Jodie
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Haha, I ony saw your post yesterday, I was still in anoter area for a festival, and thought: huh, is Jodie posting twice today then? Haha, things happen Jodie!
I’m surprised a lot of you went with black as the dark colour, as there’s so much variety of dark colours out there!
I do get that you went for black, though, although even you lightened it up with a touch of green! I absolutely love the graphic t-shirt you wore with the all-black skirt! xxx
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That surprised me too! But the other women in black almost never wear black, so that’s the fun!
I also love the black + green color combination so your outfit makes me so happy! That graphic T is perfect for the outfit.
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Thank you Sally!
That’s a fun theme for summer! I tend to wear very little black or dark colours this time of year.
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You know me! Black it is!
I like it to wear BLACK OUTFITS also during summer times.
XO Martina
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Thanks Martina!
Wow! I can’t believe the woman selling it was only a couple of minutes away from you! I love the way you’ve styled it with that gorgeous graphic tee!
Have a fabulous week, Nancy!
https://marshainthemiddle.com/
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Yeah, what a chance right! Thanks Marsha!
You’ve inspired me to consider doing a dark colors this summer! I want your floral tee. It’s so pretty and cool!
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
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Haha, thanks Kathrine! You could have it if you lived nearby!
Perfect theme for you! I think it’s a great one for summer because most people will not reach for dark colors in the summer. I don’t think I have worn a dark color outfit this summer yet!
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
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It was a challenge for most of the ladies! Haha, not for me.
With your love of black, I knew you would have a fun dark outfit for us! Once again, I love the accessories!
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
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Haha, you know me!