Chiffon-The Thrifty Six

Jane choose chiffon as this month’s theme. I have one piece of clothing that is chiffon. And it is pre loved! What a luck. Although I don’t mind browsing the second hand sites for a gem.

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.

My chiffon dress

I’ve had this pleated chiffon dress for ages. I bought it on Vinted and from the brand I once worked for. That means the quality and fit are fantastic. (Oddly enough, I don’t remember having it in the store at the time I worked there. I guess I wasn’t a fan about pleats back then, that came later when I started blogging).

I don’t wear it often, but I definitely won’t be getting rid of it. Because I always enjoy this chiffon dress. It’s the colour, the pleats, the chiffon. It has a slipdress underneath. I have to wear it in a different style, because I always wear it with brown. I just love it that way.

Emma of  Style Splash

Chiffon is not really on my style radar so I was thinking I’d have to find a scarf for this challenge. But then I remembered this top that I bought on Vinted a while back which not only has chiffon sleeves, but also a matching ruffle detail on the front that looks like a scarf. I’ve teamed it with a corduroy waistcoat and trousers. The tan bag (also preloved) finished off the look.

Jodie of Jodie’s Touch of Style

My crew decided to style chiffon scarves…in 3 different ways.
I went rogue and used my scarf as decoration on my solid colored skirt. The scarf was made by my mom from leftover material from something else she made ages ago.
The skirt was from my dental school days (we are talking the early 90s). While the skirt and scarf are not thrifted per se…both show great sustainability, right?
BTW, there is another chiffon scarf decorating my purse, and it was my friend’s who just passed.

Jane of preloved_vintage_handmade

On a windy day it’s profoundly life-affirming to stand on a hill-top in a skirt that’s completely out of control…

…to feel that sense of devil-may-care as it’s caught by a squall and could easily blow right over your head!

What is there without exhilaration, without jeopardy – life is short, fashion is fun, and chiffon is exciting to wear…

Mousseline de soie – soft yet striking, subtle yet dramatic, feminine and mysterious – surely a precious gift from the fashion gods…

Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge

I found this gorgeous turquoise and purple chiffon dress on a thrifting adventure with my sister this past April. Actually, it was labeled as a swimsuit cover up, but I don’t usually adhere to labels of that sort. I wear things however I want! So I layered this sheer number over a black slip dress, added my teal cowgirl boots, a feathered brimmed hat, and piles of necklaces (some were thrifted, some were not). I wore this outfit to an outdoor concert in September and needed an extra layer in the evening as the temperature dropped so I layered on an old thrifted duster sweater in light teal.

Sally of Within a World of My Own

Chiffon is a sheer, delicate, high-care, very feminine fabric that doesn’t fit well with my lifestyle or personal aesthetic…but use it in a scarf and suddenly that soft sheen, lovely drape, and airy feel find their place in my wardrobe.  In this casual outfit, I took two very basic casual pieces from Goodwill (a denim-blue top and red skinny jeans) that I’ve had for over 5 years and gave them added punch from the colorful ‘feels like me’ accessories.

A thrifted chiffon scarf with a watercolor-like heart motif, a DIY bracelet stack with a rainbow theme, and a pair of Rocket Dog rainbow striped sneakers that followed me on Pinterest for about two months before my husband convinced me that I should buy them (retail, on sale).  I especially like the juxtaposition of the floaty, lightweight chiffon scarf with the rougher, more utilitarian textures in the look (technical knit, denim, canvas). It’s a dead simple knit top + jeans + sneakers outfit that says Colorful Contrasting Casual Chic.

A beautiful theme with beautiful looks! I hope you enjoyed it and we will see you next month again!