Thrift + Style: Vintage 70s Dress

This is a dress that made me squeal with delight! It's half 70s with the kimono sleeves and front tie neckline and part 40s era with the floral motif. I found it during last week's obscene Labor Day thrift haul. Seriously, so many goodies. Anyway snagged this dress for $1.50. 

It had very old water stains on it. I sprayed it with spot cleaner and washed it. Perfection except for wrinkles which I ironed so you know I was really feeling this dress!

THRIFT A 70s DRESS

It's getting harder and harder to find pre-80s vintage in thrift stores. Ready fashion is cheap and plentiful so donated clothes are still pretty current fashion. You may want to go the estate sale or vintage store route.

When you find a thrift store packed with vintage dresses don't divulge the location. Kidding. I found this dress and some other fab vintage goodies at a Salvation Army I had never been to and it's a gold mine! :)

Luckily I was able to remove the stains from the dress but just be sure to examine your thrift purchases carefully for stains, tears, and other things likely to cause sad face.

Don't waste your time looking at the size label. This dress had a dry clean only tag and nothing else. Just eyeball it or try it on.

STYLE A 70S DRESS

Options are endless. Think of styling it as you would any other dress.

Beware of costuming. I wanted to wear my sparkly earrings and my ornate rhinestone bracelet plus carry a glamorous vintage bag. I had to step back because I realized I was starting to look like a Gatsby extra.

I chose to get a little edgy instead with a 90s leather clutch with animals and silver shoes.

You can also put your dress on display by toning down the rest of your look with simple, classic jewelry and accessories. 

THRIFT vintage rhinestone earrings - vintage 40s inspired 70s dress - Made in Indian leather clutch GIFT JustFab silver pumps

***in other news***

New items added to The Thriftanista Closet. On eBay, there's a yummy Coach bag and on Etsy I have tomato red pumps and a vintage crochet clutch newly listed!

Linking up with the lovely ladies of Monday Mingle, Thrifters Anonymous, and What I Wore Wednesday.

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