The perfect theme for September, bronzed and browned. I am still a bit bronzed from our holiday! And I see brown tones in the fall collections a lot! Love that, because usually brown isn’t a popular colour. But I am a fall type, so it is a perfect one for me.
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.
Bronzed and Browned
There is a lovely story about this dress, which is one of the archives as I just got back from holiday and didn’t have time to shoot new photos. The photo doesn’t do justice to the glorious colours of this one. Gold, caramel, cognac, all bronzed and browned hughes on a beautiful shiny fabric, not polyester! I was so so very much in love with this dress. I felt like a princess in it! When I bought it the second time the magic was gone……
Emma of Style Splash
I love retro brown and orange floral prints so this vintage dress is one of my favourite thrifted finds. I bought it on eBay a couple of years ago, and have added a belt that I bought in a charity shop. The dress has a button missing on one cuff which the previous owner replaced with a brooch. I think this is a charming touch and adds to its uniqueness!
Jodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style
I found that all 3 of my crew has different shades of brown pants so we came up with ideas on how to style them.
These rust brown joggers were thrifted just this year, but everything else has been preloved in my closet for a while.
I almost think the proportions aren’t fabulous with this top and joggers, but you can’t win them all.
Jane of preloved_vintage_handmade
September’s T6 theme is ‘Bronzed & Browned’ – perfect for this original 1970’s dress with all the tones of Autumn. Sadly it’s been devoured by moths leaving it covered in holes, some small, some not so small. It was heading for the trash with its previous owner so I stepped in to save it and restore its former glory!
It was super, super long so, out of necessity, I removed four inches from the hem. Once cut away, I used the fabric to pattern match and patch the holes. Placing it inside the dress, under the damaged areas, I was able to invisibly mend all the holes from the top. I was meticulous, even using different coloured thread to conceal my tiny stitches…
…so now I challenge everyone to spot any evidence of the tragic moth damage!
Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge
I went back into the big box of beautiful that Daenel sent to me for this preloved bronze and copper colored Kantha Bae silk tunic. Added an old thrifted LuLaRoe (remember them?!) lace duster vest in tan and my thrifted two-tone brown and tan cowgirl boots. I made my tan tassel earrings from broken bracelets and earring hooks. Dark brown leggings, a rusty colored hat, and a funky rag necklace complete my very Bronzed and Browned outfit.
Sally of Within a World of My Own
While my skin tone retains its usual pink and white instead of the rich tan from an August spent on Spanish beaches, I can still sport the Bronzed and Browned vibe in my outfit colors! This thrifted Target skirt with warm shades of orange and brown is perfect for late summer through late fall, and I styled it with a simple brown T-shirt, a thrifted ivory lace jacket, brown flats, and DIY jewelry in brown, rust, bronze, and mixed metals.
These are all my colours! Great theme. Perhaps we inspired you to try second hand clothing? Or maybe you already know the charm of it! We hope to see you again on our blogs with pre loved clothing inspiration. Have a great day!
What a wonderful theme! I went through a phase during my twenties when I wore a ton of brown, then I decided to go back to black. But I have also been loving seeing it in all of the fall collections. I think that your dress is beautiful, and I love Emma’s! I am also happy that you enjoyed your holiday and I hope that you are enjoying your day today too.
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Thank you very much for your kind comment Caroline! Have a great day.
I’m a Fall type too and I absolutely love brown, which is the perfect colour for this time of year.
Emma’s dress is my favourite here. It could easily have been one of mine.
Oh, and I remember the story of your dress! xxx
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Indeed it could have! I am very happy to see all the brown in shops!
I’ve always been a fan of brown, but that doesn’t always mean I have a lot in my closet.
What a fun way to pull these out.
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Jodie
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Same here Jodie! There isn’t always a lot in stores in brown. Now it is!
I loved reading the story of how you got the first dress and then this one! That’s true love! I think it’s so unique and fun. I would be in big trouble with this prompt because I have so little brown in my closet.
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Brown is not a very popular colour, so it is not often a trend. But now we see it everywhere!
Lovely outfits on you all. I love autumn and brown colours this year. Love Jane’s pre loved dress, it is so beautiful.
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Thank you very much Claire!
I love the gorgeous print of this dress! So perfect to transition into fall with.
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Thanks Kathrine.
Love the bronzed and browned looks from The Thrifty Six! Perfect for the season. Great style inspiration!
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Thank you very much!
Beautiful outfits…you all look gorgeous 🙂
Rampdiary
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Thank you!
Ooh, Nancy, I love this dress! I have always really liked brown and black together and the funky handkerchief hem is so cute!
Shelbee
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I like brown and black together too. This dress was also designed in other colours and prints back then.They sold out super quick!
I love this theme and how you each interpreted it. I need some brown in my fall wardrobe!
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Well, there is a lot of brown out there now! Thanks Heather!
You all look ready for fall in your brown and bronze! I love that handkerchief hem. Those fun details really elevate an outfit.
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Yes it was such a lovely dress… Thanks Joanne!
That’s a gorgeous dress Nancy, I can see why you wanted to buy it again. I’ve done the same, and Vinted is so good for finding things again!
Emma xxx
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Indeed, however….I think Vinted is pretty boring these days. Can’t find anything to my liking.
Brown is absolutely everywhere this season! I picked it for our November Ageless Style challenge because I kept seeing it everywhere I looked. You all look amazing in your outfits. I really love the color for fall. Thanks for linking up with Ageless Style.
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Thank you very much Amy!