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Hi! I’m Suzanne

I'm a 50+ avid secondhand shopper, vintage lover and reseller that caters to the incessant demands of a diva pug named Zoë.

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Vintage Novelty Print Shirt - Designer MICHEL KLEI

Vintage Novelty Print Shirt - Designer MICHEL KLEIN - Small - Tulip Floral Secretary Blouse - Groovy Funky Hipster Party, Office Appropriate

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See my full outfit and original post here...⁣
https://suzannecarillo.com/tips-to-dress-tall-when-wearing-long-over-long/⁣
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Petite women are often advised to wear shorter skirts to elongate their legs and create visual height.⁣
I followed this rule up until about four years ago. Short skirts didn’t align with my personal style sense anymore and I found them awkward to wear. I was always pulling and adjusting, worried about a wardrobe malfunction or flashing bits I’d rather keep private. ⁣
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I still wear them sometimes, mostly with tights but I much prefer midis and maxis which I find feminine, easy to wear and oh yeah … elongating surprisingly enough!⁣
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Wearing a midi skirt with a shorter jacket is an easy way to visually gain a few inches however it’s not the only way.⁣
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Wearing long over long can add visual height by creating one tall lean line.⁣
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I started out by matching my boots to my skirt colour. If you’re wearing a maxi skirt you don’t really need to worry about that as most people won’t even see your footwear.⁣
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𝗧𝗶𝗽 #1 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗹 When Wearing Long Over Long Wear boots to match your skirt or pants. I layered up with a long jacket.⁣
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And yeah, okay…the heels are a big part of this look. It would look quite schlumpy if I’d worn flats. ⁣
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𝗧𝗶𝗽 #2 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗹 When Wearing Long Over Long⁣
Wear heels.⁣
Yeah I know…it’s not rocket science people.⁣
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Did you notice another elongating trick?⁣
Keeping all your tones the same. Textures change but the colour tones are all closely related. ⁣
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𝗧𝗶𝗽 #3 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 Over Long⁣
Keep your colour tones similar.⁣
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𝗧𝗶𝗽 #4 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗹 When Wearing Long Over Long⁣
Wear something high waisted.⁣
Creating the illusion of longer legs is always good.⁣
What’s that saying? You can never be too rich or have legs that are too long. Something like that. ⁣
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𝗧𝗶𝗽 #5 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗹 When Wearing Long Over Long⁣
Make sure your clothes fit your body correctly.⁣
Oversized ill fitting clothes will make you look shorter than you are.

1990s Does 1940s Trapeze Coat - Swing Coat - Faux

1990s Does 1940s Trapeze Coat - Swing Coat - Faux Persian Lamb With Faux Fur Trim - Chocolate Brown - Winter Fall Coat - Mad Men Style

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Vintage 1960s Fur Coat - Persian Lamb Mink Collar

Vintage 1960s Fur Coat - Persian Lamb Mink Collar Cuffs - Dark Brown - Authentic Fur Coat - S/M - Mid Length - Mad Men

Mink Stole, Brown Fur Cape - Bridesmaids Fur Wrap

Mink Stole, Brown Fur Cape - Bridesmaids Fur Wrap - Capelet - Wedding Party Evening Shawl - Vintage 40s - Real Fur Bridal Shawl S/M/L

1970s Leather Trench Coat - Fur Collar - Dark Burg

1970s Leather Trench Coat - Fur Collar - Dark Burgundy Maroon - Vintage Long Winter Coat - S/M - Leather Attic - Sexy Spy Coat

Mink Stole, Brown Fur Capelet - Bridesmaid Fur Wra

Mink Stole, Brown Fur Capelet - Bridesmaid Fur Wrap - SIMPSONS - Wedding Party Evening Shawl - Vintage 40s 50s - Real Fur Bridal Shawl S/M/L

There is no doubt that secondhand shopping fuels m

There is no doubt that secondhand shopping fuels my creative juices when it comes to my personal style.⁣
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My thrifted eclectic style is a direct result of the unique and diverse pieces I’ve found shopping secondhand.⁣
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I don’t shop with a list or an idea of what I want when I’m thrifting. Keeping an open mind helps expand my options.⁣
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Expert thrifters have highly creative imaginations. Thrift stores are packed with endless style opportunities, if we free our minds. This outfit has some higher end pieces, a silk Tory Burch bug blouse and a velvet Anthropologie skirt, all items have been thrifted.⁣
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When I stumble upon such sweet pieces my heart skips a couple of beats. I make sure to stifle any squeals of delight under my breath though. I don’t want to inform my competitors (AKA fellow shoppers) of the treasures I’ve just discovered. People have been known to casually “lift” items out of other shopper’s carts. ⁣
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The world of thrifting can be cut-throat as you can see in my Thrift Fighting reel but it is worth it. ⁣
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Once you fall in love with secondhand shopping regular retail shopping loses its appeal. As an added bonus secondhand shopping is one way of reducing your carbon footprint and helping the environment. Winning!⁣
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If you’re a secondhand shopper, do you take a list to shop? ⁣
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Or do you allow the selection available help you expand your horizons and mix up your personal style?⁣
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If you don’t shop secondhand what is holding you back?

80s Does 40s Vintage Psychedelic Floral Secretary

80s Does 40s Vintage Psychedelic Floral Secretary Dress - L/XL - Union Label - Pleated - Spring Summer Day Wear To Work Office Appropriate

Vintage 80s Does 40s Peplum Secretary Dress - Abst

Vintage 80s Does 40s Peplum Secretary Dress - Abstract Midi Pencil Dress - Medium - Teal Pink Black Mod Dress - Wear To Work

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