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Thrifting the Trends: menswear


I took some inspiration from the runway to create this look. While paging through runway shows on the Cut, I noticed a few menswear inspired looks. Dark rich colors, textured fabrics, blazers and vests. I always have blazers and vests in my closet. They go in and out of style and they are abundant in thrift stores. If the quality is good and I notice something unique about it, I buy it. Can you tell what's unique about this one? I'll show you later.

I spotted several looks from different designers but it was the Ralph Lauren Fall RTW 2012 that really stood out for me. I wonder why? Could it be PURPLE VELVET! I. Love. Purple.

Here's my version using thrifted clothes I already owned.


What makes a velvet vest 1,000 times cooler? Having a reversible tweed side. Yeah baby!

tweed & velvet blazer and vest // Spellbound Spellbound by Ricardo / thrifted
walking shorts // dockers / thrifted
tights // falke
oxford pumps // nine west

What will you be pulling from the menswear inspired trend?
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21 comments

  1. RochelleSeptember 24, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    That's hot! I love the look!

    www.whatrosereddsaid.blogspot.com

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  2. FabEllis | Beauty, Fashion + Natural HairSeptember 24, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    LOVE! Very chic!

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  3. Jersey BlogessSeptember 24, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    I am so in love with your jacket!!

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  4. Alisha LAMPLEYSeptember 24, 2012 at 7:03 PM

    I love this look!!! All of my blazers are REALLY outdated. Wonder if I can bring them up to date??? Hhhhmmmm.....

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    1. Windy City MamaSeptember 30, 2012 at 11:13 PM

      Absolutely! This one is at least 20 years old. What's old is new again...

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  5. Daisy NguyenSeptember 24, 2012 at 8:38 PM

    OMG - I LOVE LOVE LOVE your tweed jacket! LOVE it! The details are so cute!


    XOXO
    -Daisy Nguyen from PS BANANAS fashion blog:
    http://psbananas.com

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  6. Baby ShopaholicSeptember 25, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    I need to find a velvet blazer for the fall! Thanks for reminding me!

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  7. Ellen aka EllieSeptember 25, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Oh that purple velvet!

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  8. That's My MamaSeptember 25, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    I love your translation! I must also say that woman your legs are AWESOME!!!

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  9. Megan, TfDiaries.comSeptember 25, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    girl, you look fierce
    Xo Megan, TfDiaries.com

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  10. TeemsSeptember 26, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Gimme that jacket! lol

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  11. MissRockwellJanuary 15, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    You look so tall in this pic. I love the way you put this together. And that blazer, jacket, vest thingy is amazing!

    http://thriftyandshameless.blogspot.com

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