Besides the red tights (last week’s post), I also bought some grey, textured tights when I was in Germany (in a grocery store of all places). I decided to wear them with my Missoni for Target dress. I can’t believe I almost tossed the dress several times… I so love wearing it now! And I’m always drawn to iconic Missoni prints and am thinking of adding some new pieces to my wardrobe (see below).
Outfit Details
Dress: Missoni for Target old (I love this Missoni dress (a real splurge); I also love this and this much more affordable Missoni dress from TheRealReal - I’ve been meaning to check out TheRealReal, an online consignment store that verifies that designer pieces are authentic. They have lots of Missoni and other designers at great prices.)
Tights: German “no name” brand; these tights are great: grey cable knit tights, grey houndstooth tights
Blazer: Zara
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Questions: Are there any clothing items you almost gave away/sold/donated that you now wear a lot? Any items you gave away and regretted? I can think of a few: a great black & white tunic that I soooo would want back is one example. Have you ever used TheRealReal? If so, how was your experience?
Be well,
Andrea
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Love your tights, and your dress! Great outfit. I regret giving away a lot of things, which is why I no longer believe in the theory "If you haven't worn it in a year, donate it". I think that's a slogan retailers dreamed up to keep customers buying new clothes. As long as I have the room, I will just move old clothes to other closets.
ReplyDeleteYes, in many cases the "if you have not worn it in a year" rule does not make sense. For example, I have had some of my favorite scarves for close to 20 years. Yet there were stretches when I didn't wear them for years...
DeleteLove this dress!!!!
ReplyDeleteJaymie
www.jaymieashcraft.com
Thanks. So glad I kept it! :-)
DeleteGreat dress - I love any Missoni print. You look fab, xo
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http://notdeadyetstyle.com
Thanks, Patti! Aren't Missoni prints just the best?
DeleteI'm a sucker for pattern and textured tights. Great outfit! It truly is a good thing you didn't give this dress away, it looks amazing on you and the pattern is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Trina! I'm just getting into textured and colored tights, and they are so much fun!
DeleteWow, you look great! I love the tights and you de ankle boots! When I was still working, in a womenswear shop, I bought so many clothes. With reduction! And when the new collection came, i did not wear the old one because I always wordt thenew ones. Now I te great that I give so much away! Haha.
ReplyDeleteI think working in a clothing store would be very, very tempting... I could totally see always wanting the new arrivals that you love! A friend of mine worked at J. Crew during college many years ago; but I think she actually lost money from working there... :-)
DeleteYou always look amazing! All my clothes are old! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jody!
DeleteI have had donor's regret. Luckily for one of my most cherished dressed I'd given it to my sister when I thought I'd no longer be able to fit into it and when I lost some weight I was able to ask for it back. Ha ha! I've done that with some jeans too.
ReplyDeleteMy sister lives on the other side of the country though and now that I have to pay for baggage when I travel I don't take an extra suitcase to give her so I'm donating to thrift stores or taking items to consignment stores.
I'm always scared I'll make a poor decision and regret it. Probably why my closet is so full!
bisous
Suzanne
It's great when you can ask back for something you gave away! :-) I've realized lately than more often than not I end up liking a lot of things in my closet again after taking a little break from them...
DeleteOh how glad I am you kept this fabulous dress!! The tights are perfect with it!! I have a big garage sale every other year and after I put some of my clothing items out, sometimes I scoop them back up and take them back in my closet. We ladies can change our minds! ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Andrea! And, yes, we can totally change our minds! :-)
DeleteThe pattern on this dress is unreal! I love it! And the tights compliment it so well.
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Thanks, Alecz!
DeleteElegant and stylish look! The dress is such a nice piece, I wonder why you wanted to get rid of it :) Yeah, I do have a couple of regrets about the things I donated. So, nowadays I think twice before getting rid of something
ReplyDeleteYes, I wonder myself why I wanted to give it away! Actually, I never wore it (even after I bought it, it hung in my closet for a couple years before I put it one!). Not sure why... :-)
DeleteI don't know TheRealReal, but probably they don't sell in Italy, but I know for sure that Missoni is a very expensive brand! It's so ditticult to find their items at an affordable price also at the end of the season!!
ReplyDeleteYou are wearing a beautiful dress, and the mix of colours make it easy to match. It is very nice on you!
I generally keep my clothes a couple of years before giving them away. If in the time I don't wear them anymore, I donate. Just to be sure I won't regret!!!
Thanks, Dan!
DeleteTheRealReal sells pre-owned clothes, some of them never worn and still with the tags on. That's what makes it a lot cheaper. And the company confirms that an item is authentic item, not a fake.
I love Missoni prints, the dress is a great find from their Target collab.
ReplyDeletexo Sheree
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Thanks, Sheree!
DeleteWay cool Andrea. Love the boots with tights. Space is limited and I am always tempted to get rid of items. But absolutely regretted havong thrown stuff away I decided to keep them now. Thanks for also sharing the sunshine ;-) Sabina
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sabina!
DeleteWe are very lucky to have so much sunshine! But are also hoping for a lot more rain this season...
Those tights are fantastic! I totally want them. Can't believe you found them in a grocery store. I'm really glad you kept this dress. It looks so great on you and the print is eye-catching and interesting. I can't think of anything that I've given away and regretted. I'm sure it's happened but at least I can't remember enough to be bummed about it. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Beth! And, yes, it's a good thing you can't remember giving away clothing you later regretted... :-)
DeleteGreat look Andrea, love Missoni and I love your how you have styled this dress.
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Thanks, Nora!
DeleteLove this look, the pattern is so stylish and of courseI love the Zara jacket with it. I am fond of patterned tights as you know!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
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Thanks, Jess!
DeleteThis dress is so pretty and I love it with those tights (they look really warm!!!).
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curlycraftymom.com
Thanks, Carrie! The tights are warm and comfortable... :-)
DeleteI love the pattern and colors of your dress! Those tights are so cute styled with it!
ReplyDeleteJill
Doused In Pink
Thanks, Jill! I love the iconic Missoni patterns...
Deleteperfectly styled!
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Thanks, Kate!
DeleteGreat tights, I still can't believe you found them at a grocery store out of all places. I have yet to regret something I give away, but almost did. Once I almost donated my first pair of designer shoes, because I had them for years. Thankfully, I kept them, one my favorite pairs of shoes.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up with Weekend Wear
xo
Melissa
I was skeptical about buying the tights, but I'm really glad I did as they are great! Glad you held on to the shoes!!!
DeleteYes I've given away things I've regretted, but on the other hand, if I don't give things away my clothing "collection" will take over the house! ;) Now this Missoni is definitely a keeper! I love Missoni. Also obsessed with Pucci prints! Just purchased my first thing on The Real Real and waiting for it to arrive. I'll let you know what I think. (Prada Sunnies!)
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Dawn Lucy
http://fashionshouldbefun.blogspot.com
You are right of course. It is necessary to get rid of things to make room for new things... And, yes, Pucci is amazing, too! I had a Pucci dress about 20 years ago, and I'm still dreaming of it!
DeleteLooking forward to see what you think of the Prada sunnies from TheRealReal!
I am glad you didn't get rid of this great dress and the textured tights are so perfect with it!
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Alice
www.happinessatmidlife.com
Thanks, Alice!
DeleteMISSONI! Love it! Love, love, love it!! Don't you? For my 40th my sister gave me a Missoni scarf. It's one of my favorite pieces. And also, I can remember Missoni being one of the first brands that I recognized as being so special.
ReplyDeleteLove your dress Andrea!
Love, Ann from Kremb de la Kremb
Thanks, Ann!
DeleteI love scarves, and I really hope to add a Missoni scarf to my collection at some point! It's such a unique, great print!
Wow, this is a bold outfit. Really good. Never saw such tights as you picked up.
ReplyDeleteAs for regrets over donated pieces... hmmm mostly not. I seem to forget about them almost immediately. But one bag and one batwing T-shirt.. those I regret.
Greetje
Yes, it is quite bold for me!!! Glad you don't have many donation regrets. Maybe that makes it easier for you to part with clothes. After giving away a few things I REALLY regret, I'm very hesitant to give things away...
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