I got more compliments on this outfit today than anything I’ve worn to church in years:
(Mr. Bennet always had this thing about marrying a girl with really long legs. Sorry about that. But I didn’t get an independently wealthy gourmet who disdains professional sports, so I think we’re even.)
pinstripe jacket: DI, $4
gray wool skirt: DI $6
3/4 sleeve black tshirt: DownEast Basics $12.99
shoes: DI $4
The jacket is too small; I can’t zip it, but I loved the pinstripes. The skirt is dry clean only, so I don’t plan to get it dirty. I would never have bought these pieces in a regular store (having rules against too-small stuff and dry clean only stuff), but at these prices, rules are made to be broken! This DownEast Basics shirt is my new favorite shirt; I wear it with everything, since I hate long-sleeves, but it’s cold and my upper arms are a bit . . . fleshy. I bought another one on Saturday, so now I only have to do the wash once a week!
I drafted Sally to take pictures while Mr. B. made our customary after-church cheese toasties (grilled cheese sandwiches). Here she is with her favorite feline:
And Susan:
And here is a possible explanation for Skippyjon Jones’ sudden turns to the maniacal scratcher-biter (Other theories being that he needs a certain surgery recommended for male cats around 6 months of age):
Just a girl and her cat.
Getting a little distracted by the snow.
Smiling for pesky Mom.
And getting distracted again. Poor kitty.
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I am terrible at finding good deals. It would help if there were more goodwill type stores where I live. (And if most of the population here was under 80 so the clothes at the 1 2nd hand place in the area weren’t quite so vintage/Florida retiree looking). Plus, I hope you aren’t still cutting your own hair, because I will have to add you to my list “people who can cut their hair and make it look fantastic” with my sisters and Mom. I might curse that list every time I mess up my bang trim.
I have got to start shopping at DI! The one where we lived before was awful but between you and my cousin you’re both finding great deals. So jealous! And you look very classy, my dear.
See you later!
Your cat looks very patient.
I LOVE your outfit. I obviously need to go thriftstoring with you.
That is a great outfit and looks like it was made to go together which is always the point.
Awesome find!!
Steff