Thrift Find: Black and White Pinstriped 80's Dress | Thriftanista in the City

3.18.2013

Thrift Find: Black and White Pinstriped 80's Dress

I went to my favorite Ethiopian restaurant and wore a black and white pinstriped 80's dress I thrifted about a month ago. I don't always dress up when I go. I'm just running low on clothes again. All that's left are the dresses. Laundry is a beast!

Black and White Striped 80's dress


This is my first time wearing it. I liked the elastic waist, ruffles, and vertical stripes. It has a stain on the back though. There's a reddish mark right in the center back. I thought it would come out in the wash but nope! It's stained. I can't understand. How does one get a reddish stain in the center of your back? It's very odd. Wearing it anyway.

Black and white striped 80's dress

Luckily, I have this yummy green cardigan to hide the damn spot stain. I find it hard to just wear all black and white anyway. It's one trend I don't think I'll be able to do. I like a splash of color somewhere.

Black and white stries with neon green cardigan

I bought the booties in January and this is my first time wearing them outside. You know how I talk about being fashion fickle? Well, it looks like these booties have fallen victim. First of all, they're not very practical for the wet snowy weather we've been having. Second, I haven't found the right outfit to compliment them. Guess that means another shopping trip is in order or throw the boots in the donate pile.

Betsey Johnson booties
THRIFT Isaac Mizrahi for Target cardigan - Stuart Randolph 80's dress - 80's stretchy belt - aviator sunglasses RETAIL Falke wool tights - Betsey Johnson booties

thrift shop 80's dress

In other news, did you catch the Shutterfly giveaway? There's a photo acrylic block up for grabs! Great for your home, office, or as a gift. Check it out.

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13 comments

Tourmaline2777 said...

I love black and white with color. Looks great.

Girl...get a life! said...

I love black and white - super crisp.
But...the green cardigan is doing it for me. My fav color!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Love the pop o' green!

Shon said...

Really nice green paired with the striped dress. The booties are really cute too!
I am sad about GFC, as I am just getting in the swing of things. I need to look into Bloglovin' though. Do you think Google+ is suppose to replace GFC??

Have a grand week!

Anais Alexandre said...

I like how you paired the black and white with that bright green cardigan, really cute :>


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Cam | Bibs and Baubles said...

the cardigan totally makes the dress. it's just the right amount of POP!

Silhouette de Femme said...

I like how you styled yhe stripes with the cardigan.....I hear yeah on the laundry front!
Denise

Karen Curtis said...

Cute dress and I love that you paired it with a bright color.

-Karen
www.yourstylistkaren.com

ROXTHEFOX said...

I can't believe that's thrifted. Stripes are so on trend, I could have found that at Zara. What I love is how you styled it with a bright neon cardigan, to give it the perfect pop of color. Chic!

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Marie Young said...

I love your locks! Very becoming!!!! I like the striped dress and that bright cardigan. Not typical, yet cute :)


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Kenya Hunter said...

Love this cardigan! Such a fun color! Very chic!

xo, Kenya

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Kenya L Fashion Blog

Ally @ Fever Thrift said...

I love your shades so much! I managed to find a pair of thrifted shades I like but yours are better. Also really loving your belt...all kinds of awesome accessories.

:)Ally

toi said...

i love your cardigan very much, in fact I would steal outfit all together :)

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