Ethical Details: Top – Everlane; Skirt – thrifted vintage Ralph Lauren; Sandals – Betula via Ebay; Necklace – old Greenola Style c/o American Nomad
A couple months ago, I went on my annual, pre-summer skirt hunt at the local thrift stores and found this one at my first stop for $3.75. It’s vintage Ralph Lauren Country, made in the USA from yards and yards of medium weight woven cotton. The sheer amount of fabric on this makes it feel decadent, and it falls beautifully because it’s quite heavy. If you were to buy this much by the yard at a fabric store, you’d probably spend more than $50 before you’d even begun sewing.
I always scoop up Ralph Lauren pieces from secondhand shops when I find them, because the cut, proportions, and fabric quality can’t be beat. I’m a bit of a quality snob these days, but it’s just because my experience working at a thrift shop has made me aware of the quality that used to be present in mainstream garments and is now virtually impossible to find unless you buy from a high end designer who still cares about these things.
I am totally amazed I found it, too.
Oh my goodness, that is beautiful, and you are right about the cost of the fabric. I made a basic, elastic waist skirt with a full cut like that a few years back and I'm pretty sure I spent at least $40 on the fabric, which was nothing special.(Also, I have never, ever seen a Ralph Lauren anything in a thrift store. I am jealous!)
lovely dress.you look very pretty.
Oh my goodness, I am in love with this skirt!! So jealous of your find! Good job 😉