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Cozy in cream
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Goodwill Good Buy of the Week
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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Guest Blogger: Contemporary & Vintage
Hi fellow thrifters and fashionistas! I’m Stephie from Thrift and Style and I’m beyond excited to be guest blogging for the DC Goodwill Fashionista today! Why am I so excited, you ask? Simply put: I have an addiction to shopping for amazing finds at Goodwill. If you follow my blog, you’ll see that most of [...]
Tags: Banana Republic, DC, Goodwill, HM, secondhand, shopping, thrifted, tips, vintage
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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
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Flowers for fall
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Who says you can’t wear summery florals after Labor Day? Nobody, if you ask me. For your bidding pleasure today we’ve got a lovely flowered skirt from Banana Republic. The muted peach, yellow, violet, and gray colors are sophisticated and subdued. That’s just what you need to enjoy these warmer days of fall! This skirt [...]
Tags: Banana Republic, floral, flowers, skirts
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Dark and Stormy
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With the unofficial end of summer upon us next week, what are you wearing right now? Seersucker? Lots of white? You might not be ready to put those summer staples away just yet, but it just might be time to start cleaning out your closet in preparation for fall gear. (Your fashionista might be leading [...]
Tags: Banana Republic, DC Goodwill, eBay, Goodwill Good Buy of the Week, purple, skirt, violet
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(Still) mad about Mad Men
The next season of Mad Men isn’t returning on schedule, but Banana Republic is moving forward with a Mad Men line for fall. If you can’t cobble together early ’60s looks on your own, Banana Republic will be by your side to stick your closet into the time machine. Mad Men costume Designer Janie Bryant [...]
Tags: 1960s, Banana Republic, collaborations, Mad Men
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Guest Blogger: Goodwill Hunting
When we think about fashion, style and clothing our first thought is “where am I going to find that next fabulous piece that is going to make my closet sing for joy?†Being a stylist, I know I do. I was raised by a father who believed in being frugal. Not cheap, just frugal. Although [...]
Tags: Banana Republic, Beyond the Rack, Bluefly, frugal, Gilt, Goodwill Hunting, Goodwill Retail Store, Hit or Miss, J. Crew, Loehmann's, Norma Kamali, Perry Ellis, Polo, Prive, vintage, Willi Wear, YOOX
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Have Some Fun With Your Suits!
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Sometimes I’m envious of guys’ fashion choices. Â Let’s see: five suits and you have a whole week covered; two pairs of jeans or khakis and you have the weekend covered; and just switch it up from long sleeve to short when the weather gets warm. Â But on the other hand, where’s the fun? Â We have [...]
Tags: Banana Republic, men
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The Year That Was: 2008
Did you enjoy that blast from the past yesterday? I still stand by those bubble hemline and Crocs comments, although I have to admit that in the three years since that post, I’ve become quite the legging devotee. C’est la vie. Today we’ll jump back two years, when I was a bit more positive about [...]
Tags: Abaete, Accessorize, Banana Republic, Current/Elliott, Doucette Duvall, Payless
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Guest Blogger: Shopping at My Local DC Goodwill Store
Since I’ve been working on saving money, I’ve been cutting back on my clothing budget. But recently I realized that I hadn’t gone thrifting in years and it would be a fabulous way to supplement my wardrobe while giving my credit card a much needed break! So I moseyed over to my local Goodwill in [...]
Tags: Ann Tay, Banana Republic, DC Goodwill, Falls Church, Gap, Theory, thrift, VA
