This month, I was supposed to be trying to be restrained in terms of buying clothing. The main reason for this, being that I had overspent a little in May and needed to try to stay within budget, and it was a five week month in terms of grocery shopping. However, during our week's holiday in Lincolnshire, LB and I did quite a bit of thrifting whilst there. I don't feel guilty though, as we enjoy doing this together and the prices we paid for things were very reasonable, plus I bought some nice items.
Firstly, whilst shopping in Boston, I found this blue Seasalt sweater vest for £5. This was probably the best purchase of the week, as it is 80% Merino wool, so it was a steal. To be honest, I needed a new sweater vest, as some of the ones I wear regularly, are becoming very scruffy and bobbled, despite de-bobbling them on numerous occasions. I've worn this once already and like how it looks on. I know I'll get a lot of wear out of it, if I can keep the moths at bay. I'm currently keeping it sealed it in a plastic storage bag, to prevent them getting to it.
We had a great morning thrifting one day in Spalding and the prices in the charity shops there were particularly inexpensive. I ended up buying this pretty cotton(?) maxi dress for £5. I didn't try it on, which with hindsight was a mistake, as I didn't like how the top half looked on, but I didn't want to return it, so I've decided that I'm going to cut it down to a maxi skirt, as I think the fabric is pretty.
I also bought these two loose cotton tops to wear over the summer, which both cost £2.50. I liked the lacy sleeves of the maroon one, which should go well with the skirt I make from the dress above. I may remove the ties from the blue one, but I'm not sure yet.
These 3 uncut sewing patterns also found their way home with me, for a total cost of £1.70, which I'm hoping will encourage me to make some clothing myself. I'm particularly excited about the McCall's dress/jumpsuit pattern, as I love the style of both the dresses and the jumpsuit in this pattern. I'm always happy to find good sewing patterns for one tenth or less of their original cost, as they are getting much pricier these days.
I also bought a black oversized Yours t-shirt for the gym for £1 and a lovely navy cotton turtleneck top for layering in the winter months for £1.
Finally, we also paid a visit to a car boot sale whilst on holiday, and although I didn't find any clothing that I liked, I did find this new pair of sandals for £5, which I really like. I've worn them a few times since and they are very comfortable and seem to be holding up. I'm hoping that they last a bit longer than some of the other sandals that I've purchased lately. Only time will tell.
On a second visit, I purchased this leopard print sundress that I intend to wear as a skirt (as it's way too short to wear as a dress) and this new, unworn pair of khaki Toms pumps, which together cost me £10. The shoes were a steal, as they cost £40-£60 new on the website. I also like the fact that they are an ethical brand.
In total, I spent £36.70 this month, on thrifted clothing, shoes and sewing patterns. Despite this being unintended expenditure, I was super happy with everything I bought and I am looking forward to wearing most of the items over the summer months.
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