The struggle of a vintage reseller is real folks.
There are so many unbelievable pieces out there and I want them all!
So I can offer them up to you of course!
Not to fill my already bursting closet.
Nope.
No way.
Okay…there may be a couple of pieces I have to wear at least once before I pass them along for someone else to enjoy.
It’s a weakness people.
I may need help.
And my pug isn’t up to the kind of intervention I need.
This is her level of help…
I shall sleep while you work.
This week was a big shopping week because of a massive sale at Talize …my favourite thrift store.
50% off meant getting up at 5:45 to be at the store just after 7 am.
My plan was to hit three stores but I ran out of steam before I drove the extra hour out to the third store. Sometimes we have to recognize our personal limitations. After over six hours of shopping in an insanely busy and crazed environment I couldn’t take it any longer. Seriously…there was and hour long wait for the change room.
I ain’t got no time for that.
I was doing the naked woman in the aisle trick.
Okay I wasn’t totally naked since I wore leggings and a camisole but I felt naked so I figure that counts, especially when the pieces you try on turn out to be too small and you can’t get out of them gracefully.
You know the ugly cry?
Yeah well I had a few ugly undressing moments at the front of the crowded store which was the only spot I could find with a mirror.
The article of clothing got stuck on my boobs/shoulders. Part of it was over my head, the other half was stuck. There I was bent over at the waist wiggling around like a worm not able to see, breath or think trying desperately not to hyperventilate and pass out. I felt a silent scream forming in the pit of my stomach as I became more and more panicked about dying like this, suffocated by a cute dress at a thrift store. Will that be what they write on my tombstone?
The humiliation of it all.
I may have dislocated a shoulder pulling myself out of that straight jacket dress.
All the things I do for you guys!
My stash of goodies has grown and now included a Prada dress.
Oh yeah baby!
And no, that was not the dress-trap that I almost died in.
I’ve been busy as a bee cleaning, ironing and mending trying to get the new stock ready for sale. Look for some super hot new items in the next few days at Vintage by Suzanne.
Make sure you favourite my store to get all the latest updates.
Here are a few of my new vintage listings for this week…
1960’s Vintage Wool Skirt Waist 24″ 1960’s Vintage Wool Blazer S/M
1960’s Vintage Two Piece Dress Joseph Ribkoff (Canadian designer) S/M
1980s Red Crepe & Velvet Bow Jacket S/M Pink Red Skirt S/M
1950’s Vintage Red Check Dress M 1970’s Boho Skirt Small Waist 26″
Summer Dress XS/S 1950’s Vintage Yellow Floral Fit And Flare Dress L/XL
1980’s Vintage Bold Patterned Midi Dress S/M
1980’s Vintage Abstract Patterned Dress M/L
1950’s Vintage Black Gothic Style Dress S/M 1980’s Vintage Black Dress Lace Sleeves S/M
1970’s Vintage Tapestry Jacket S/M
Vintage Forest Graphic Dress M/L
Vintage Beaded Vest S/M/L
Polkadot Trench S/M Vintage Aqua Bow Blouse Medium
Which pieces caught you eye?
That’s it for me folks!
Have a great weekend!
If only I was videoing you at that moment, Suzanne!! We could’ve had a viral video!! Ha ha ha ha!!
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
So true! Ha!
WOW, that Ribkoff coat/jacket really works for me! And that polkadot dress – I love that last photo! Of course you know how much I love that Goth style dress.
I’ve done the worm before, but not in the middle of an aisle. That’s pure dedication, that’s what that is. You need to shop with a buddy who will de-worm you. If I were there, I would have taken on the job. Heh. What a wild sale that was! I wouldn’t have survived. A true thrift professional.
The venture brings to mind that line from “Jaws” – we’re going to need a bigger boat” in reference to your car when you’re done shopping. Great photos. I want to be Zoe.
Ha! Yep…I need a thrifting sherpa to carry and guard my loot as well as de-worm me when the need arises.
Kudos for stripping off in the store! Some great pieces. I love the Ribkoff – I buy a dress from them every year as their stuff is so figure flattering.
Gail
Oh, how I love these! You have the style I envy. And the humor. Thanks for the laughs.
Your crisis in dressing is one I face frequently, to the point where I now never get dressed without scissors nearby. I can easily imagine being found dead days later lying on the ground tangled in women’s clothes…
Ha! Glad to hear I’m not alone : )
A lot of pieces caught my eye. You did very well. Aren’t you afraid people might pinch your own clothes or your bag or the treasures you already found, while you are trying to get out of such a straight jacket dress? I know it happened to you before that you lost a piece of clothing haha.
The polka dot trench is very much up my alley. But I still need a large.
Greetje
Well yes I am scared! But when you don’t have a choice you do what you have to. I find that flaws are most often found once you try something on, so I try on everything when possible. During sales days it is just a ZOO. I hate shopping then but 50% off makes it worthwhile.
Also, I have another story of a person snatching items out of my cart when I wasn’t looking. This happened last week. It happens!
🙂 Oh, Suzanne,
my goodness, you’ve really been busy!
We don’t have these kind of stores (only a couple of second hand stores here and there), which I really regret. Looks like you have had fun, despite the crowdedness inside the shops.
Have a very HAPPY weekend xo 🙂
I’m always amazed at European countries not having thrift stores. It makes me wonder what people do with their clothing when they don’t want it anymore.
I was so disappointed to have to miss the big 50% off sale at Talize, but since I was home sick from work, I didn’t think it would be appropriate to drag my sorry self out of bed to go thrift shopping 😉 The Joseph Ribkoff dress is groovy baby, as is the two piece black and red wool suit. Unfortunately, (or fortunately, depending on my financial situation), the stuff is all too small for me.
Hope you are feeling better now Shelley.
That is the thing about thrifting…sometimes it is hard to find something that fits.
WOW!!! You really did find some absolutely fabulous pieces Suzanne. The patterns/prints on many of them are so interesting and unique and your ensemble combinations are very special as well. You do an incredible job.
Have you ever had a similar “worm” experience Jude with all of your thrifting?
Wow,what amazing finds!!!! I love the boho skirt and I actually love the heart-print pussy bow blouse with the pink patterned skirt but I guess that’s not for sale!
I’ve had that happen with getting stuck in a dress- it’s AWFUL isn’t it! I was in this shop called ‘Utter Nutter’ as a teenager and trying this amazing 60’s style mini dress, high-necked bold black and white print and I could NOT get out of it going round, like you say, head stuck inside, unable to move and panicked.
The funny thing was, I was chatting to two of my friends about it and turns out they too had been to that shop, tried the same dress on and had exactly the same problem! I wonder if anyone ever did buy that dress????
I’ve tried on some pieces before like that where I literally get my husband to pull it off me. The neck holes are too small.
Once I had to be cut out of a skirt at Anthropologie in NYC. The skirt wasn’t even too small. The zipper broke. What a nightmare. Plus the dressing room assistants were all men. That was quite the experience.
So many beautiful garments – where to start? I love the first top and skirt in the bold print. All the 1950s dresses and that spotted trench coat is fabulous. I love how you use your dressmaker dummy to model the items complete with accessories; it’s very attractive. And you look wonderful in the items you’ve modelled. No wonder you’re tempted by all those lovely things!
xxx
In another world I would be a window dresser for Anthropologie. I adore making up outfits. Sadly I cannot qualify here because I’m 25 years too old. Yes, they only hire people under 25 so they get a gov’t subsidy.
Whadya mean? Buying is the easy bit – tussling over frocks in charity shops, being called a bitch and punched in the face at jumble sales and having to put up with pervy blokes at car boots making inappropriate comments to get a discount!
You certainly found treasure. The black and red mod suit is fabulous on you and I love that novelty printed blouse.
I guess I’ll always love wearing fabulous vintage clothes more than money – if I find something I love and it fits I ain’t selling it to nobody! xxx
Well you’ve lived the life for so long you could and should write a book on it!
Hope you haven\t dislocated your shoulder, dear Suzanne 🙂 As usual, when you show your beautiful finds, I start looking and thinking “this 60s dress and jjjacket are my favorutite pieces”. Then I saw the 80s abstract patterned dress and though “wow, this too!”. Then I saw the forest dress, the tapestry jacket (and the skirt with it) and oh my word, I would buy at least 5 pieces from this post! As usual, I would need to lose 20 lbs., but well, that may happen 🙂 Loved the pictures! Hope you have a very beautiful week, bisous!
DenisesPlanet.com
love the summer dresses, the polka dot trench, and that sweet sweet polka dot dress. I hope you have healed by now! I will check the store!
xx, Elle
http://www.theellediaries.com/blog/
OMG…I was having a panic attack just reading about you getting stuck! #BeenThereDoneThat
They should teach some yoga moves for getting out of clothing!
Darlene!!!
What happened to your blog??
It’s been a couple of months since you’ve posted. I miss you and the latest vintage /charity finds you Excell at!
Judy Gramith
Hi Judy! I decided to stop blogging and deleted whosaprettygirl. Occasionally I will post a look on my personal facebook page and Instagram. Feel free to send me a friend request if you are on FB. Nice to hear that I’m missed!
I got stuck in a prom gown twice. Once in a Dillard’s dressing room – I started to panic, busted the seams and broke the tiny spaghetti straps while trying to get it off. I put it right back on the rack, too embarrassed to tell a clerk what happened. The second time was in a formal shop – I was so terrified and embarrassed I started crying. My mom and the shopkeeper were just a few feet away but once again, my pride got the best of me – I didn’t ask for help and came out weeping and traumatized.
That sounds awful!!!
The struggle of a vintage reseller, you say? How about the struggle of one of your (favorite–ha ha) customers??? Everything you post I WANT IT. I guess it’s good that it doesn’t all come in my size. Otherwise we’d have to set up a courier service straight from Ontario to here and I would have to live in a box. At least I’d look amazing, right?
Oh well…you know I do love reading your thrifting adventures. All that swashbuckling and claustrophobic wiggling for our sake. You’re my vintage reselling hero!
And I’m in love with that little summer dress you have posted. I can see it with flats and a denim jacket. I can see it with cute sneakers. ::sigh:: It may have to come home with me.
Hugs,
Sherry
http://www.petiteover40.com
Is that the little yellow and blue floral one with ribbon trims? I thought of you immediately when I bought it. Sue has been eyeing it up. I think she is going to sew her own version.
Yes!! If Sue doesn’t buy it, I will. Let me know.
Oh, I do have a definite favourite here: the first outfit, the red and black graphic 1960s suit. How will you be able to part with it? It looks so great on you! I would be a terrible seller … I very well know the struggle to get out of something that turns out to be too small. I’ve been there, though I’m happy to say it was not in public. Must have been so embarrassing … xxx
That is an easy one to let go of because I cannot do up the zipper! Ha! Thank heavens for photos that only show the front ; P
Oh my what a fantastic items! If I would love nearby I would be a very loyal customer!???