#most of the rest of my clothes are smaller & independent makers nowadays and I’m grateful to have the budget for it

[thegothicalice]

I swear, you have the best thrift stores. Any time you post an ootd I despair a little when most of it is thrifted. (Though I love that you thrift so much. It's wonderful.) You are such a fashion icon!

I’ve lucked out with a couple local places; Pib’s Exchange (been a big one since I was 17 back when they cost about a third of what they do now, though with the construction in the area making them inaccessible I haven’t been in a couple years), an antique mall I find all kinds of cool things besides clothes, this state’s version of Goodwill I’ve found surprisingly good stuff very cheaply, and a store that specializes in vintage clothes called Decades. I’ve also done a bit of online thrifting through Etsy’s vintage sections, but that tends to get spendy so I don’t do it often unless I’m looking for something specific.

Also layering is life! My black and gold ensemble today is a top, lace dress split up the front, and two layered semi-sheer skirts, so mixing things up makes a difference.