Oh Mary Kate, how I wish I was you (and not just for canoodling with Uncle Jesse all those years)! Ever since I saw this picture I’ve wanted to replicate this outfit… sans feather headdress that is. This is the perfect combination of adorable/casual. I saw this picture about two years ago and every time I found into a full skirt I thought of Mary Kate but when I tried on the skirt I saw an awkward eight- year old. Full skirts are easy to find but tough to pull off. For me, they have been very unflattering, adding a few pounds or when paired with a t-shirt, creating a mid-section bulge- never good.

I found this skirt by accident. I was at the Goodwill at Bloor and Sherbourne, where I was searching for the perfect black winter short, when I found this adorable, on-trend, elastic-waisted circle skirt! Trying not to get too excited (as a thrift store junky, finding the right size is always an issue) I went to try it on.  It fit! And for the low price of $6!

My favourite thing about this skirt (besides the twirl-ability and non-bulge) is the label which reads, “Mes Trois Soeurs”, or “My Three Sisters” for those of you who weren’t forced to take French. It made me think of my sisters and my mom, who has turned into both a sister and a best friend. Ahhhh I miss you guys!

Since I didn’t have time to post a picture I’m using the magic of Polyvore to show you what I wore my skirt with today using similar items. It ended up being a tad bit too school-girl but it had a classic vibe which I loved.

Mes Trois Soeurs outfit by MyVintageSecret featuring a double breasted coat

Have a great day!

-Kaitlin

Thrifted

Scarf: Double Take Thrift Store, $3

Boots: Goodwill St. Clair, $12

Not-so Thrifted:

Orange Sweater: H&M $15

Zipper Belt: H&M $18

Dress: Forever 21, $18

Outfit details

Sweater:Value Village (Landsdowne) $4

Embroidery Floss: Fabricland (Bloor/Yonge)

Dress: Sarah Boutique (Yonge/Sheppard) $35

Shoes: Garage Sale in the Beaches $1

also on lookbook.nu

Thrifted:
sweater: $4 Warehouse Sale
Boots/shoes (I don’t know what to call them): $7 Value Village
scarf: $1 Double Take Thrift Store

Not so Thrifted:
Hat: Le Chateau $18
Jeans: Guido and Mary, Winners $50

Thrifted:
purse and jumper (from Starlight Vintage in Kingston); belt from Double Take Thrift Store

Not So Vintage:
Purple blazer from Sarah (Sheppard/Yonge Centre); sandals from Winners

I hope you knew the title is a quote from Dodgeball!

Vintage:
Purse: $15 Blackmarket Vintage on Queen
Shoes: $4 Garage Sale
Blazer: $5 Double Take Thrift Store (Gerrard/Parliament)

Not So Thrifted:
Hat: $18 Le Chateau
Scarf: $10 The Bay
Tassel necklace: $12 Forever 21

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