Goodwill Fashion Expert - Rachel O. Beauty

Best Thrifting Style Look Book - Summer 2017

As we say goodbye to summer, I thought it would be a great idea to share some of my favorite looks that I found at my local Goodwill. Although I'm definitely not ready to say goodbye to summer and hello to colder temps, at least I can look back and say I sure did look great during the summer 2017 with the help of Goodwill. :) I hope you can see how truly versatile the wardrobe options are, and the best thing is you don't have spend a ton of money to be fashionable and cute!

Plus-Size Style Tips

Did you know the average dress size of an American woman is size 16? This means, contrary to what is most often seen in the mainstream fashion industry, women are wearing larger clothing. If you're anything like me you may struggle with your weight and wonder how to dress in figure-flattering clothing. Sometimes you may also find larger clothing to be more expensive! Not to worry, Goodwill is here, and yes, you can find plus size clothing.

The Perfect Dress

Shopping for the perfect dress can sometimes be stressful because, if you’re like most women, you worry about your arms being exposed or the muffin top being on display. I've recently put on a few pounds, and for this reason I am now more body conscious than ever. I guess I should go ahead and consider myself plus size as I now wear a size 10-12. When I shop for the perfect dress, I first consider the occasion, then the structure of the dress, and color. Did I mention how much I hate wearing black? I know most consider black to be "the" slimming color (I don't disagree on this), but vibrant colors are so much more fun and tend to make you stand out more. Take a look at a few cute summer dresses I found at Goodwill.

What to Wear This Summer

Summer is officially here, and if you live in a city with weather like Chicago trust me; this is the one season we all look forward to annually!

I love family bike rides, evening strolls with my husband and trips to the waterpark. Suddenly the whole family is in need of sandals, shorts, swimsuits and more! With all of my new summer plans, I've got to have something to wear right?! The perfect outfit is always just a shopping trip away at my local Goodwill. So far, here is what I am wearing this summer ...

My Boho Summer Style

If I had to describe my fashion sense in one phrase it would be bohemian chic. I especially love the bohemian look in the summer because of the bright colors and emphasis on free and flowy fabric. Like most thriftanistas the summer season means out with the old and in the new. I went through my closet and donated to Goodwill, and browsed the store for some new boho threads. Take a look at what I found!