FRUGAL FASHION FRIDAY – Plaid Edition

I love plaid!  I think it’s fun to dress up or keep casual.  I wear it to the office, around the house and on nights out with some bling!  I scored this amazing black and white plaid shirt dress for $5 at a thrift store and find it very versatile.  I wear it with my leather leggings or jeans.

It’s still a winter wonderland here in Vancouver, which can mean a lot of layers.  I love this plaid shirt because it’s long and keeps me warm.

FRUGAL FASHION FRIDAY – COST

Plaid Shirt: $5 (thrifted), Kenneth Cole Leather Jacket: $125 (consignment), Black Belt: $4 (Joe Fresh), Mavi Jeans: Free (still the same pair I worked a party for!), Strategia Boots: $70 (Winners), Vintage Holt Renfrew Purse: $5 (Salvation Army)

TOTAL: $209

Ok let’s get serious!  I know a $200 outfit might not seem frugal, but the leather jacket I have had for a year and is only one of four I own.  The boots were a splurge as I didn’t have black boots and I found a similar pair online for $200! I think I got a deal.

I love finding deals and bargains, occasionally I invest in something like a leather jacket or boots.  Four years ago I bought a pair of Joe’s Booties for $70 at Winners and thought that was insane.  I walked miles in these boots and they are a year round staple in my wardrobe.  This year the sole finally died, but the boot is still good, so it was a great investment.  Sometimes we have to choose items to invest in that fill out our frugalista wardrobes!  You’re worth it!

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