When we got the fabulous deal on Claire's new homecoming dress last week, we also snapped up a cute black eyelet number, also for $5.99. It's a wonderful faux vintage frock that's perfect for an upcoming wedding, and Claire can wear it with the beautiful satin White House/Black Market pumps. Throw on a few strands of pearls, and you've got a look at under $10 for the perfect wedding guest ensemble.
Except.
The cap sleeves are tight, but the rest of the dress is perfect. I thought the sleeves might be a deal breaker for Claire, but she asked,'could we bring it to Lucinda's?' Good idea.
Lucinda is our in-town go-to girl for professional, yet affordable, alterations. She has a keen eye, and years of experience. She is responsible for the fabulous formal attire Claire has worn that has needed just a 'tweak' or two. Ok, sometimes more than a tweak, as she pretty much had to redo an entire bodice on a dress that someone had completely botched. That only cost us $50, and the dress itself was $8. Money well spent.
When you buy a gown (or anything) second hand, the pennies you spend not only guarantee a happy checkbook, but also ensure you can spend more to get it altered, if need be. With that knowledge, the thrift world gets much larger, and you can see far more fashion opportunities than before. You are not limited by your size or what's available in it.
Actually, fashion consultants and stylists recommend buying clothing in a larger size, and then having it altered for that 'custom made' look. If it works for celebrities and their outrageous designer goodies, why wouldn't it make perfect sense for us normal folks with our Goodwill gems?
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