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Friday, March 5, 2010

Checkmate

I love this dress!  I found this last weekend when I went on my power-thrift-shop trek.   This dress came from an awesome thrift store, called Genesis in Kaufman, Texas.  When I was shopping at a consignment store in Terrell, Tx, the owner recommended that I check this shop out on my round-about-way to Canton.  It's a huge warehouse behind a women's shelter, and there were some wonderful things there.  If you're ever in the area, you should make a point to detour off the beaten path and check out this place.  I would never have known about it if I had not stopped at the consignment store. They had everything from beautiful wedding dresses, prom dresses, and shoes, to household items and furniture. 


I bought this dress right off the rack and did not even try it on.  It's a little big, but for $4 I figured I could make it work somehow.  It looks like it was never worn!


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The bodice is black velvet and fits off the shoulders.


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The skirt is a shiny checkered black and gold fabric with a 'built-in' crinoline to give it fullness.


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If you know of any thrift stores you'd like to share, please write a comment and share your secrets with me. 


Have a great weekend!
 
 



1 comment:

  1. Bobbie Sue DoroughMarch 6, 2010 at 5:16 AM

    This looks very nice on you...and as cool as the breeze, around the lake...I like the way it comes off the shoulders, and gives it a lil' sassy look...

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