2011-11-10

Fruit Cake

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Dress? Couldn't figure out the label..., consigned Tights? Winners Shoes? I.D. Browns Clutch? Thrifted Cuff? Goodwill auction

I think if you are a serious bargain shopper, you get used to shopping for the off season. To get the best deals, I buy sandals in September, parkas at the end of February and fruit cake in January. That's why I was recently surprised to find this sweater dress at a Grand Rapids consignment store in amongst some summery dresses on the 50% off rack. You don't question those moments. You just take your soft, pretty, warm dress and run. Well, you do a secret happy dance and pay first...

The best part is that I didn't realize until I got home that the zippers on the shoulders weren't just design details but rather clever design. There are little straps hidden within that change the look from a snug little sweater dress so a slouchy dress with bare shoulders.

Let's review... I got this dress for 50% off and the zipper detail lets me wear the dress in two unique ways. So... really, I paid 25% per look... Happily, this leaves me plenty of money to buy discounted fruit cake in January as your Christmas gifts next year. Don't ever say I don't love you...
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40 comments:

  1. two birdsNovember 10, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    this dress is seriously amazing.

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  2. ENovember 10, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    That dress is pretty darn rad. You're reminding me I'm in sore need of something vintage/thrift shopping...

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  3. parlhNovember 11, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Woah! How did you get so good looking? I really like your genes! I think this to myself every time I read your blog . . . creepy no?

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  4. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    I. love. that. dress. So jealous of your bargain!

    Favor the Brave

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  5. Frannie PantzNovember 11, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    And the sale Gods rejoice! What a smoking dress and I love the zipper detail--how clever!

    I'll be waiting for my fruitcake in January. ;-)

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  6. BriNovember 11, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    Fantastic zipper detail, i'm going to have to remember that and incorporate it into a future project! Loving the color also, great on you!

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  7. SashaNovember 11, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    This dress brought me out of my usual lurking place to post. I love it so much I would have paid full price for it and that is something I rarely do.

    Maybe I should get over my thrift store/other peoples smells-germs-funk phobia and see what I can find. I usually stick to store sale racks.

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  8. jasNovember 11, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    great tights

    http://forallthatjas.blogspot.com/

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  9. Bespoke BiddieNovember 11, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    LOVE a versatile number!

    Sunnie
    (.=

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  10. MNovember 11, 2011 at 2:11 AM

    what a great little zipper-y detail. loving it.

    -Marie
    So What If I Like Pretty Things

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  11. StefanieNovember 11, 2011 at 3:07 AM

    Not only is your dress amazing for all the reasons you mentioned but the colour is gorgeous!

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  12. LoulouNovember 11, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    What a terrific dress. It looks really nice on you and I love that zipper detail! And the colour. All 'round good find!

    Loulou @ Loulou Downtown

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  13. LindaNovember 11, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Fruit cake is gross, whats wrong with your tastebuds? You are only redeemed because of the Greek Yogurt.

    That is quite the lovely colour and dress!

    Do the zippers catch on your hair or anything?

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  14. TerriNovember 11, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Bravo on your find! That color is gorgeous on you.
    http://stylishsass.blogspot.com

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  15. Please may I?November 11, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Stunning dress.

    x x

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  16. Secondhand StellaNovember 11, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    That is the dress you got? It looks amazing on you!!!

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  17. The Semi SweetNovember 11, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    I love it!!! You really know how to find something super awesome. So the hidden zippers were a surprise after you bought the dress? That's just awesome:)

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  18. Greetings from Texas!November 11, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    You're a fruitcake Jentine! =) In the best, most fashionable way!

    www.megansilianoff.blogspot.com

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  19. GFSNovember 11, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Who cares about fruitcake when you own a fab dress like this?!?!

    My fave Canadian strikes again!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Now THAT is some cool detailing.

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  21. MeganNovember 11, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I hate fruitcake so you can send me this amazing dress instead.

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  22. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    The dress was definitely a great find! Love how you wore the cuff over the sleeve, gotta try that!

    Cess O. <3 The Outfit Diaries

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  23. AnnieNovember 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    That dress is awesome. Which, you already know. But do you really eat fruit cake? :)

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  24. Looks and BooksNovember 11, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Awesome, awesome dress! Both styles are equally hot. Also love the shoes and polka dot tights. Well done, as always.

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  25. amandaNovember 11, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    shut up. this dress is hot. and you are hot in it :)

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  26. hannahstiffNovember 11, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Love this color and the shoulder cut outs- rockin! XO

    real budget, real body fashion:
    4scarlet.com

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  27. KylaNovember 11, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    This dress = GENIUS!

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  28. Sidewalk ChicNovember 11, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    That dress is stunning. The zipper design is so awesome!

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  29. MegNovember 12, 2011 at 3:14 AM

    I love it when unexpected sales fall into one's lap! That's a great dress.

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  30. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    ye thrifting genius, this dress is awesome. practically two dresses in one. you shame the rest of us with your skillz, again.

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  31. UnknownNovember 12, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Lovely outfit. Love the color of your dress. Fabulous!

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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  32. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    This is seriously one of the greatest dresses I have ever seen! Amazing find! I don't know how you do it, it must be a gift.

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  33. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    This is seriously one of the greatest dresses I have ever seen! Amazing find! I don't know how you do it, it must be a gift.

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  34. Lindsay Fisher-CollieNovember 12, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    i am definitely an off-season shopper as well! such an amazing plus that it can be worn all seasons!

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  35. The F GirlNovember 13, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    I love the colour of that dress, beautiful! I can't imagine wearing bare shoulders in winter here (brrr), but still, it does look gorgeous! :)

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  36. RinNovember 13, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    This dress is divine and I am insanely jealous.

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  37. lizNovember 13, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Wow that is such a unique dress! And a great color on you :)

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  38. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    That's a seriously cute dress ad a damn good bargain. I love cutout shoulders.

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  39. CCNovember 15, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    That is an awesome dress! Wow!
    And you look amazing in it. ;)

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  40. SheilaNovember 17, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    I am completely in love with that dress. It looks amazing on you!

    Don't you just love when you find that little gem on the rack? I am always so excited!

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