Romance, proposal, rings, invitations, flowers, dresses, tuxedos, Mr. & Mrs……..yep, there’s going to be a wedding! My cousin is getting married this weekend and I am so excited to be a part of it! I definitely needed a new dress to wear to the rehearsal dinner, so my first stop was Thrift Town to see if by any chance I could find something that would work for this special occasion. I must say that Thrift Town did not disappoint!

When I arrived at Thrift Town, I went straight to the back of the store where the “better” dresses are kept. I pushed past the wedding dresses, past the prom dresses, past the maxi dresses……and what did I find? A charcoal grey and black, lined Max Studio dress! I love the detailing of Max Studio dresses and especially this one with the textured, stretchy, linen fabric, fitted waist, swingy hemline, faux leather trim and exposed back zipper. I was shocked to see that the original tags were still on the dress showing a price of $120……Thrift Town price….just $15.99! Wow!

 

 

 

 

 

 

This dress could not be any more perfect with the above-the-knee length and the totally comfortable fit, but there is yet another bonus……it also matches the color of the bridesmaid dresses!

My “finds” for the day did not end there. I also decided to look in the jewelry case to see if there were any items that caught my eye. I spotted a stunning pair of opal earrings. At first I wasn’t sure if I should buy these beauties because I have really sensitive ears that get irritated with low quality metals. The earrings were priced at $20 so I hoped that meant they were better quality. I totally splurged and am really happy with the purchase. The earrings don’t bother my ears AT ALL and I LOVE the shimmering, sparkle of the earrings….a big win in my book!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The end product is the Max Studio dress, opal earrings and strappy black sandals that I already owned. If I wasn’t in the wedding party, I would definitely wear this outfit to the wedding itself. With wedding season in full swing, stop by Thrift Town and see what you can find for your special occasion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Camilla Ahlquist is a second year Business Marketing college student who lives in Northern California. Camilla is enthusiastic about thrifting which allows her to affordably combine her unique sense of style and creativity with the latest fashion trends! Camilla also enjoys DIY projects, drawing, tennis and soccer.