Breathe Easy

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Thrifted top/skirt/beanie, Target scarf, Old Navy trench, Seychelles wedges via DSW

My last thrifted pink pencil skirt shrunk, and my pesky ribs kept getting in the way of me wearing it. I went on a thrifting mission for a new one, and after 4 months I finally found one that's the perfect shade of pink... and as an added perk I can breathe and sit in it.

Some may call it luck, but I call it thrifting-twice-a-week-for-12-weeks-and-not-giving-up. Patience is key, which is easy to say now but is not what I told myself each time I left the thrift store without a pink skirt. 

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83 comments:

  1. It's perfect! And so are your shoes! I'm still holding out for the perfect black pencil skirt.

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  2. I need to wear more skirts (colorful ones, too!)- you've convinced me!

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  3. At least it was worth the wait, your skirt is so cute love the color.

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  4. thislittleinfinityJanuary 14, 2013 8:31 AM

    I think it was worth the wait. It really is the perfect color! I also love it with the patterned tights!

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  5. I don't think I would've been as patient as you! Love the hot pink and your cap toe wedges are sooo cute!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart
    Datevitation Giveaway!

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  6. So lovely look :) Totally heart your pink skirt :)
    Noor @ Noor's Place

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  7. ooh love this look hun! that skirt is so pretty and such a great color on u!

    http://www.citrusrefreshingfashion.blogspot.com/

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  8. I'm glad you didn't give up! :) those tights are so fun!

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  9. Well done! Persistence pays off again! This is a great skirt, but I am really fawning over the tights and wedges as well- they just make the outfit!

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  10. I love your pink skirt!
    Have a nice day, my dear!
    http://misiayou97.blogspot.com/

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  11. Congrats on having the patience to find your pink skirt =)

    I really love the shoes you art sporting. They are cuttteeee, and the tights. I love me some tights!

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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  12. That skirt fits you wonderfully! I always say that I don't have luck thrifting. Maybe I just don't do it enough.
    Jenn
    With Luck

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  13. Beautiful look and your new finds look wonderful! x

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  14. Bright pink looks so fabulous on you–I'm so glad you finally found your skirt!

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  15. I'm glad your perseverance paid off!! That is a really lovely skirt. What a fabulous outfit - you look gorgeous! And I love, love, love those wedges - they are so cute.

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  16. haha! Lucky indeed :) Glad that you found one that you love. It's gorgeous especially with those shoezies!
    ♥ laura

    the blog of worldly delights

    the shop of worldly delights

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  17. Love the skirt! I have the same scarf, and I love how you've styled it!! :)

    Cait
    petitechronicles.blogspot.com

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  18. NO way, you can breathe while sitting in a thrifted pencil skirt?? That's like impossible! Major score right there. I love the pink color and the printed scarf you paired with it :)

    Trendy Teal

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  19. You are my thrifting goddess - gorgeous pink skirt lady... I don't know how you do it!!
    xx
    Here&Now

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  20. Ooh, I have a very similar thrifted pink pencil skirt in a gorgeous wool material - obviously I can't wear it now, but I'm hoping I'll fit into it one day again. :D

    The shoes and the thights remind me of the 20s, such a nice combination!

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  21. Looks like your efforts paid off - this is a great skirt!! I love your shoes and scarf too!

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  22. I can't believe that skirt is thrifted. It fits you so perfectly, and it looks really good paired with black.
    Meredith
    createthatoutfit.com

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  23. I love the pop of the skirt color, and the shoes are SUPER cute.

    xo,
    Terry

    http://terrys-two-cents.blogspot.com

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  24. I have been on thrifting missions before. It's easy to just give up but that's usually the time when you find just what you were looking for! Hooray for this pink skirt! And breathing in it, of course. BTW, I think I fixed my issue with my blog. Let me know if you have any more problems.

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  25. Ginny.mossman@doane.eduJanuary 14, 2013 11:25 AM

    What a great thrifted find! I'm loving the tights too!
    Ginny
    mynewfavoriteoutfit.blogspot.com

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  26. great job thrifting again! love the shade of pink on this skirt!

    joyce@
    sip-n-wear.blogspot.com

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  27. I love your dedication to thrifting, it does take a lot of patience and constant thrifting to score big. I love this pink pencil skirt, it's gorgeous and those shoes are so great!!

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  28. Patience and frequency, those are the best virtues for a productive thrift! The pink skirt looks beautiful on you, great fit.

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  29. This emulates what I consider a perfect outfit: Classic, dressy, black AND color. How do you do it?!? Love that scarf and those shoes!

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  30. that's an awesome pink skirt megan. love the shade of pink. looks great on you!
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  31. Love it! Glad you persevered and found one that you can breathe in!

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  32. This is the perfect shade of pink Megan. People always seem disappointed when I tell them that I think the trick to thrifting is persistence, but it's true.

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  33. That skirt is gorgeous, and I love the wedges...so cute!

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  34. Janine BakeGlueandTrendJanuary 14, 2013 1:23 PM

    You look lovely, I have pinned the first photo to my style inspiration board, I hope that is ok? I admire your perseverance with the thrifting, it's good that it pays off so well when it does pay off though, that skirt is amazing!

    Janine xx
    BakeGlueandTrend

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  35. Stylish ByNatureJanuary 14, 2013 1:44 PM

    Beautiful photos! So incredibly chic!

    New post up...
    ❤ StylishByNature.com

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  36. So glad your persistent thrifting paid off :) That skirt is definitely the perfect shade of pink, and this outfit is lovely!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  37. Wow, how dedicated are you?! Good thing though, because you look great! That skirt fits you like a glove!

    xo Ashley
    luckylittlebird.blogspot.com

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  38. Very pretty outfit with the knit hat and the shoes are perfect! Seychelles are so comfortable!

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  39. Your outfit is simple but oh so chic. I love the pink skirt and that scarf. And how cute are your shoes!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  40. those wedges are so cute! Ah lucky you and I think you have the most amazing thrift wardrobe!

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  41. dancingwithashleyJanuary 14, 2013 2:41 PM

    This really is the perfect shade of pink!! I need to practice my patience now so I can score a great find like this!!

    dancingwithashley.blogspot.com

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  42. Persistence is a virtue. And so are those wedges!

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  43. The skirt! Those tights! Those shirts!!! Everything is way too perfect. xx. McKenna Lou
    www.lynnandlou.blogspot.com

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  44. I am DYING over those shoes!! so cute!
    xoxo
    Birdy
    www.thetwirlteam.blogspot.com

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  45. The skirt looks so pretty on you!
    -Kati
    http://almoststylish.blogspot.com/

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  46. Sylvia Loves PinkJanuary 14, 2013 3:48 PM

    This outfit is super cute! I love the pink skirt...what a great find. You look adorable in hats :)

    Sylvia
    www.sylvialovespink.com

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  47. it is a gorgeous skirt and bright pink goes perfectly with black so definitely a classy combo too! and those shoes. I've always liked that kind of shoes because of the slightly vintage vibe.

    Maiken,
    Maikeni blogi - part of me

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  48. Well it looks great! I still haven't found the perfect pencil skirt! The scarf ties that whole outfit together!
    ~Jessica
    Jeans and a Teacup

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  49. Love the pink on you! It was a skirt well earned! You're looking very Parisian chic :)

    life-etcblog.blogspot.com.au

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  50. Persistence pays off! I love it - it's so bright and happy!

    http://2ndhandknowledge.wordpress.com

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  51. Renae at simple sequinsJanuary 14, 2013 9:15 PM

    hi Megan! This is very french of you. Oui, Oui!

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  52. Well worth the effort. What a great skirt!

    xo Rach
    Rach.E.Cakes – A Lifestyle Blog

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  53. Loooove the pencil skirt! Also, those wedges are fantastic.

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  54. Darn those pesky ribs!

    I love the mix of the pink skirt with the patterned tights, it's so striking and it's perfect how you've kept everyything else simple. The black turtle neck is so chic and stylish with the pink, and the scarf is so perfect!

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  55. oh my goodness, adore this outfit. You look amazing. Fabulous post, love. If you get a sec, I'd love to hear your thoughts on my latest. xo

    www.fashboulevard.blogspot.com

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  56. That's some impressive determination, but you do look great in it! Really love how well it works with the scarf.

    www.origamigirlheroics.blogspot.com

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  58. That skirt is beautiful, glad you found it after persisting! I really like it with the scarf against the black :)

    AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au

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  59. Excellent find! Especially to make my favorite kind of winter skirt outfit: black tights/top with pop of color skirt... And those are great tights too.

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  60. That skirt is divine. Well worth the effort, right?

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  61. What a great find! This skirt is gorgeous. The perfect shade of pink! And yes, an added bonus that you can breathe while wearing it. :)

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  62. Those tights are so cute! Love this look!

    xo Olivia
    This Looks Good On You

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  63. I love this outfit! With the printed tights and tstrap wedges it has a very 1920s/30s vibe to it :)

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  64. Preach it, sister! It's funny, people think us thrifters breeze into the store and items just jump off the racks into our carts, but it's persistence that does it! What a great skirt too - love those angular seams.

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  65. I call it patience too! I do not have that kind of patience or ability to do thrifting anymore. I love the pink skirt - it's beautiful on you!!! and those wedges are ADORABLE!

    <3 katherine
    of corgis and cocktails

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  66. Love it as always! Cute beanie too. I need one today to stay warm in this office!

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  67. Sue @ A Colourful CanvasJanuary 15, 2013 3:35 PM

    I too love thrifting. It's all about the possibilities. Enter with an open mind; leave with a treasure. But then there is the beast known as the thrift mission. I'm on one now. A men's tie in light, bright colours. Eighties, but not screaming Sonny Crockett. I'm so happy you found your pink skirt. It looks adorable on you, and it gives me hope that my tie will find me soon. Love your cable knit beanie too.

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  68. Loving your shoes and skirt Megan!

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  69. So cute! I wish I had more time to thrift.

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  70. Eek! (That was a squeal, not a mouse that I accidentally stepped onto.) I love this look, Megan! The hat works so well with the pink skirt and the stockings and the shoes! So chic! :D

    Abi
    http://thebelatedbloomer.blogspot.com
    twitter: @BelatedBloomer

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  71. Love the skirt! You look amaze!
    xxx

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  72. Hello dear, Your blog really awesome! Love it! <3
    Btw, wanna follow each other via GFC? Let me know ;)

    sausanhanifah.blogspot.com

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  73. I love that shade of pink and the way you let it return in the choice of accessories.

    Love,
    Jolien

    http://julianaandthedaydream.blogspot.be

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  74. If I ever get to california, I should go thrifting with you ;) I love this skirt Megan, but I also really want to complement on your Mary Jane wedges. So cute! x

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  75. Great skirt! Well worth the wait.

    pjmscloset.blogspot.ca

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  77. Exactly! I'm sure you will find your tie soon - thinking good thoughts and sending good thrifting karma your way :)

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  78. Yes! I love Seychelles. These are very comfortable :)

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  80. Yay! Glad you fixed it :) What did you have to do? I haven't noticed any problems.

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  81. This is beautiful. I love the simplicity. So chic.

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  82. Persistence paid off - cutest skirt ever!!

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  83. Love the lines on the skirt too, cute.

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