I am honored to be participating in Tori of My Thrifty Chic's "Granny Redo" wardrobe challenge. As part of this campaign, myself and several other bloggers (Tori, Megan, Christine, Katie, and Kari) were asked to take a piece from our grandma's closet and style it in a modern way.
Here's a peek at how all of us have styled our Granny Redo pieces.
Top row, left to right: Katie, Christine, and Kari
Bottom row, left to right: myself, Tori, and Megan
vintage sweater, 7 for All Mankind jeans, Bakers handbag, and Mossimo wedges
Although my grandparents are no longer alive, I'm certain that I inherited my love of fashion from my father's mother. Her neatly organized closets (can you believe that she actually had six?!) were full of clothing that spanned more than five decades. To say that she enjoyed shopping and fashion would be an understatement.
While this sweater didn't come from my grandma's closet, it would have been right at home amongst her collection of '80s batwing tops and cozy knits. Found at my local thrift store for under $3, the fringe trim and crystal embellishments make this one of my best thrift store finds to date. If you've been reading my blog for a while, then you know how much I adore fringe and how seamlessly this piece blends into my closet.
Regarding the way I've styled the sweater, I think that the key for me to wear vintage in a non-costumey way is to have a strong mix of vintage with modern pieces. The sweater's relaxed shape and fringe trim make it a fun and effortless piece to pair with on-trend cropped skinny denim, statement rings, and animal print wedges.
For a closer look at each of our Granny Redo posts, have a look at the blogs of these lovely ladies:
Tori of My Thrifty Chic
Megan of The Frugalista Diaries
Christine of De La Chic
Katie from Hems For Her
Kari from Style at a Steal
27 comments:
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Oh I know you love some fringe and I love seeing it on you!
This really is a gem and at under 3 bucks?! OBSESSED! I love how you styled it!
<3 Amanda
I love that top!!! You styled it so well! What a fun challenge :)
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Wow! Six closets?!?! Now that's my kind of grandma! Your top was a total blast from the past, and I love the leopard platforms!
First and foremost, thank you so much for taking this challenge with me!! When I first saw your photo I didn't initially see the fringe, but I am so in love with it!! Fringe is seriously one of my new favorite trends!! You did a fantastic job on making it current!!
I love the top! It's definitely cowgirl chic, but I think you made it look totally modern and wearable. Love those leopard print wedges! Looks like a really fun challenge. I should try to put together something like that with some blogger friends. :) <3
toni
What a fun & interesting challenge idea - each of you ladies definitely did an amazing job at this! Love the fringes you chose; they're one of my current favourites right now as well :)
<3 Shawna
Serpentine Streets
What a fun project! I actually inherited several pieces from both of my grandmothers after they past away. These pieces are in constant rotation in my closet, just with an updated twist.
I think you look great in this sweater--- well done!
How fun!! You did a great job putting together a modern and chic outfit! Love!!
- Aimee
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love your heels!
I love the photos!!! AMAZING OUTFITS!!
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xoxo
so nice outfit!:)
great look! i love the fringe on the sweater!
so amazing outfit!!love it!
Love your wedges.
Those shoes definitely do not look like grandma shoes to me. Work it, girl. I would steal those in a Hollywood moment!
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that sweater is so sick!! Loving the fringe detail...xo
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how fun! you pulled off your nana's sweater awesomely. I totally would not mind rocking that myself!
what a clever challenge! and definitely not "granny" style. great fringe sweater. ;D
Cool challenge...Looks like all of you nailed it ;)
XX,
Miranda
That sweater is fabulous - and LOVE how you modernized it with the leopard heels - looks great!
Annie
The Other Side of Gray
Love the whole look! Your blouse, the denim and those gorgeous shoes ;)
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I love this post! What a great idea! I wonder if my grandmother held on to a lot of her old stuff? She was always very fashionable and ahead of the times. Worth checking out!
Amy
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I especially appreciate the beading on the sweater :)
EAK
Those wedges are amazing!! And, love the fringe. :) Great to discover your blog.
beautiful!!
You totally got those Target leopard wedges too!! I knew it :) Don't you just love them?! Though I need to find something that will help to keep my feet from slipping...
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