Goodwill Good Buy of the Week
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Golden girl
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Goodwill Good Buy of the Week
Even when our hometown approaches the 100-degree mark (It’s coming, Washingtonians. Brace yourselves), it’s sometimes important to still feel covered and classy. I’d romp around in something strapless all day…until I needed to go back inside and attend a meeting like a grownup with a day job. Sigh! Back to the point: To show off [...]
Tags: DC, Goodwill, Kohls, Simply Vera Vera Wang, sleeveless top
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Sultry silk crepe
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When I think of long, romantic walks on the beach, I usually imagine long, romantic dresses. Am I wrong, fashionistas? I think this dress by Jonathan Martin would be a perfect fit for a long walk on the beach or a party by the pool. The silk crepe dress is a size 14 and features [...]
Tags: Jonathan Martin, long dress, red and black
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Vintage meadows
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I adore this lovely vintage dress, but I can’t help but wonder why someone didn’t save it for me? Oh well—I can’t steal all the beautiful dresses we encounter at DC’s Goodwill locations! Sharing is caring, and I’m so glad to share this dress with you. This vintage dress is probably from the early 1960s, [...]
Tags: 1950s, 1960s, DC, Goodwill, spring dress, thrift, vintage
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Summer whites
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When do you pull out your summer whites? Do you wait for Memorial Day like tradition states, or do you “break the rules” and whip out your lightweights as soon as it gets warm enough? This skirt would be a great addition to a spring and summer wardrobe that embraces classic style. Made by Charter [...]
Tags: bargain, charter club, DC, eBay, Goodwill, summer wardrobe, thrift, white skirt
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Cozy in cream
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We may have spring fever, but there’s no guarantee that every spring day is going to be equally mild and delightful. For those days when you just want to feel a little more cozy, this Banana Republic knit dress could be a huge help. It’s a sleeveless sweater dress with a wide knit waistband and [...]
Tags: Banana Republic, cream, DC, Goodwill, ivory, knit dress
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Sightseeing, anyone?
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Here’s something different to shake up our selection here on “Good Buy” Tuesday: a tee shirt! Not just any tee shirt—this one has some local flair for the history buff or foreign policy expert in your life! Celebrate DC’s international vibe with this shirt to celebrate “The Embassy Tour” in our hometown. Cultural Tourism DC [...]
Tags: embassy, Goodwill Good Buy of the Week, t-shirt, vintage tee shirt, Washington DC
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Spring in reverse
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You’re going to flip—literally—for this Marc by Marc Jacobs dress for spring. This rich, tomato-colored dress looks as if it can be worn any which way! But trust us, you’re looking at the front of the dress. Three buttons at the collar keep this dress together, while a cutout below them shows off your decolletage, [...]
Tags: cotton dress, Goodwill Good Buy, Marc by Marc Jacobs, spring dress
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Tied-up tropics
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Hitting a warm vacation spot this spring? Gearing up for a summer of backyard parties and picnics? If you like the easy-breezy feeling of wearing a skirt, we’ve got a great one for you to check out. This Lilly Pulitzer wrap skirt is covered with navy hibiscus flowers and leaves. If that’s not cheerful enough [...]
Tags: Hawaiian Print, Lilly Pulitzer, navy blue, skirt, wrap
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Turkish tile
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At our local Arlington Goodwill store I found this adorable frock. At first glance, I’d put this top in the “boho chic” category, waiting for a flower child to snatch it up and wear it on all their outdoor adventures. But on second thought…does anyone else see a hint of Turkish tile in this pattern? [...]
Tags: bohemian, DC Goodwill, eBay, thirft, top, tunic, Turkish tile
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Wool workwear
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When you think of wool clothing, you might first think of chunky sweaters or heavy blazers. But wool also comes in lightweight varieties that that move easily between seasons and stretch your wardrobe. Speaking of wool, check out this stretch wool jacket! This Banana Republic blazer is 95 percent wool with a touch of Spandex [...]
Tags: Banana Republic, blazer, DC Goodwill, gray, thrift, wool
