The theme Emma choose this month is cheap frills. What to do what to do, no time to search on Vinted and only one frill in my closet, that I already showed here. I had to be creative!
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.
Creative with cheap frills!
Cheap frills…..okay, just had one item and no time to search for something on Vinted. So how to make it work! I actually like frills on blouses, picture Prince back in the days. Or even further back: Adam and the Ants!!
But no frill blouses in my closet, say what? So I came up with this look and I have to say, I am loving it. Can’t even be bothered with all the lines you see through the silky skirt. But I am wearing a dress! I also wore it for the animal print, but no leopard theme last year!
Emma of Style Splash
I love anything frilly…and if it’s a bargain I love it even more! I bought this orange frill blouse on Vinted for about £4. The navy Marks & Spencer jacket is also pre-loved, from a charity shop. Oh, and the hat is second hand too! A very thrifty outfit!
Jodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style
There was a time when I would have NEVER worn ruffles of any kind. I didn’t consider them professional so I never bought them. After retiring, it’s been freeing to incorporate all sorts of styles into my wardrobe. For this prompt, I decided to concentrate on women who don’t love frills…I paired them with other styles so they wouldn’t be too girly.
This is one example where I included frills in a more masculine look. Everything except the vest is thrifted or preloved.
Jane of preloved_vintage_handmade
I’m shameless…
The T6 theme for February is ‘Cheap Frills’, so how could I not slip into a cheeky pair of vintage frilly knickers…
These frivolous frills were never designed for show, but I like to shimmy them shamelessly on the outside for all to see!
Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge
I am not a frilly type so I had to dig deep into my closet to find a preloved something with a hint of frills. This thrifted floral dress has a bit of frill connecting each of the tiers as well as frilly flutter sleeves. I added a super frilly scarf which was not preloved but was definitely cheap! I bought it for a few dollars from a New York City street vendor about 25 years ago, making it just as budget- and environmentally-friendly as buying secondhand!
Sally of Within a World of My Own
I’m not a frilly girl, but I do like a feminine floral print in a skirt with a bit of flounce to it, like this thrifted Talbots skirt that I styled for winter with a black top and textured tuxedo jacket (both also thrifted). My look has its usual maximal vibe with a layered necklace (all made by me) and two scarves – a print infinity scarf with a thrifted pink striped scarf wrapped around it. The structured black pieces help offset the sweetness of the pink florals for a fun juxtaposition of an outfit.
That’s it for this month! Get inspired and shop pre loved! You will find some gems and unique items!
I love that you wore your giraffe print dress as a shirt! It looks so cute with the brown silk skirt over top. Well done, my friend! And way to rock the frills!
Shelbee
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Thank you very much Shelbee!
I love your outfit, Nancy, and you look stunning! This is a fun theme too. I have a few frilly things in my wardrobe that I love. Thank you for sharing, and I hope that you are enjoying your day!
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Thank you very much Caroline!
How clever of you to wear that dress as a blouse, Nancy!
I do love frills and my favourite here is Emma’s outfit! xxx
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I know! Haha. Yes Emma shines!
Thank you Ann xxx
Thank you Ann xxx
I’m so impressed you transformed that dress into a top. Brava!!!
XOXO
Jodie
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Me too!
I love the leopard top with this skirt! Fabulous look Nancy!
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Thanks Kathrine!
I love how this looks with the skirt layered over it – so fab!
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Thank you very much Sally!
I love how creative everyone got with the “Cheap Frills” theme! From vintage ruffles to bold orange blouses and unexpected frilly knickers—such a fun and stylish way to embrace pre-loved fashion. Shopping second-hand really does bring out the best in unique and expressive outfits!
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It does indeed Melody! Never thought I would enjoy it this much!
You guys are so cute! The floral skirt is lovely, and the way you’ve styled it with the black top and tuxedo jacket gives it a modern edge.
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Yeah….thanks
That dress looks fantastic as a top! I love it with the brown silky skirt. You did a great job styling it!
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Thank you very much Laura!
Wearing the dress with the skirt is a great styling trick! I love the silky skirt, fabulous colour.
Emma xxx
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Thank you vey much Emma!
Looks like everyone came up with a very unique and creative response to cheap frills. I love ruffles but feel like I don’t need that added bulk and fuss, especially on my chest. So I don’t tend to wear frilly blouses. But I like them so much!! Am I understanding right that you pulled a skirt over that animal print dress to make it work as a blouse? So genius.
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Yes, it’s a dress! Haha, had to be creative! THank you very muh Leslie!