Retro Thrift Haul // What I Have Been Thrifting This Fall

[@caraamor]

I love the idea of a "How to Style it Vintage" video!

[@armedvsokord]

Yes I agree

[@kcnelson5425]

Yes!!! Please!!

[@sofialpaca2563]

I recently found the most perfect crimson culotte, and a Scottish wool plaid vest and jacket combo... I'm slowly living my witchy alchemist/goth granny fantasy. Thank you for expanding taste in this dreadful world of ours..!

[@gigirivers1447]

I'm gonna steal this description because it is absolutely me. Witchy Alchemist/Goth Granny

[@jennaharrison2649]

Haha,love this description! Ive got a quirky/goth/retro vibe Im living these days I dubbed Dark Pixie

[@TheClosetHistorian]

A Scottish wool plaid vest jacket combo sounds super dreamy!

[@Jezebellbell]

So nice to watch a vintage thrift haul that's doesn't involve light wash mom jeans! 🙌🏻

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Well to be fair, I do also like picking up light wash mom jeans when I can! I just pair them with red lipstick and blouses instead of bralette tops ;)

[@batsbelfryplays]

"The odds of me marrying a Princess and becoming one myself..." May the odds be ever in your favor!

[@barbaramobley8845]

You never know girl! Who ever thought a model on deal or no deal wud find her Prince? You may just find your princess some day! J

[@dixiechampagne2892]

@@barbaramobley8845 Speaking of Deal Or No Deal, I love their hack for making all the models appear the same height: Their hems all fell out at the same length

[@barbaramobley8845]

@@dixiechampagne2892 ha I never noticed! Some short and some ultra short huh?

[@robbiecrafter]

You should research J. Peterman, because his style was vintage traveling clothing. You would definitely like his designs. It was a "catalog only" company before the internet came about. Also, Elaine worked for J. Peterman in the 90's sitcom "Seinfeld"

[@CathyPack]

I think Peterman still has a catalogue online. I have a couple of their kaftans, a dress and a man’s shirt that I “needed “. Their catalogue is all vintage inspired and rather expensive or I would have one of everything. Good score!!!

[@bluecottonbykammy7199]

Oh that’s right! She did work for them!

[@olgaflores7751]

The irony of you buying a J Peterman item! www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/how-a-seinfeld-joke-became-a-reality-154063/

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I see indeed, I had never heard of them. Seems a bit like how the original Banana Republic was way back when they started. I have never seen Seinfeld I'm afraid!

[@kathylynch8728]

Peterman went crazy, remember? 😂(p.s. fictional character, no "real" Peterman out there!😎)

[@chaeburger]

I would love to see a video about how you care for your vintage clothes (laundry, long-term storage, etc.). I always feel like I'm floundering with hand washing, no matter how many KZbin tutorials or ButchWaxVintage Instagram stories I watch. You made dart manipulation make sense for me, I imagine you can do the same for hand washing.

[@JMorrill]

My best find this month was actually a hand-me-down from my mother which was a hand me down from her friend- a London Fog trench coat from the 1960s with the zip-out lining! It's super cozy and makes me feel like a detective which is delightful

[@TheClosetHistorian]

That sounds most excellent, I love a trench and a London Fog one best of all :)

[@TL_oS]

I love “Beatnik in November”! You could also put it under a vest, add a foulard, those same black trousers you got and a pair of worn-in knee high boots and you would have a fab Garden-tending outfit. Love the idea of the styling it vintage challenge video, please do make it.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@debbiewilliams2946]

That coat-dress is gorgeous on you - as a coat and a dress.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Debbie!

[@Androgynary]

The intro is me trying to justify my secondhand clothing hoarding tendencies 😅

[@summerrose8325]

Me too!!!

[@rpkent8884]

Love the "Italian marbled end papers silk blouse for the International book dealer look"! and the Aunt wears it to the kindergarten graduation! I'm going to start titling my outfits, too! Keep it up!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@onyxfaith]

I love every. single. outfit you wore! And I adore your sense of humor.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Chelle!

[@debra333]

Hi, B! Love the iguana sweater! And now I'm picturing iguanas wearing sweaters...

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Debra! Iguana's wearing sweaters sounds very amusing indeed :)

[@angellinafosse1936]

Aren’t we all?

[@mmw55122]

Never worry about having a big wardrobe sourced from thrift shops! Also, with your knock-out gorgeous figure, nothing would look too masculine!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Ha! Thank you!

[@strangeamanda7470]

Your humour and comments make me smile. I love your styling thrift haul videos and yes please take a friend to challenge you to vintage style what they choose and yes for fun I need to see that acorn autumn tshirt styled more ways 👍🏻 I saw a coat dress at a charity shop last weekend, I liked it but lacked vision! I am going to rush back to see if it’s still there. You find so much great stuff, I need you as a thrifting buddy.🍁🍂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@rinaeperron7746]

Nailed them all!!! You do seem to have the superpower of being able to 'anything' into a vintage look!!! Well done! (And those black pants look fabulous.)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Rinae!

[@TheVelvetKitten]

I have a huge wardrobe like yours, and I feel good because it is thrifted, upcycled and handmade by me. No Guilt! You're all good! Amazing video! I'd love to see a video with a friend thrifting for you and you styling it vintage! Love! :)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@CarcinogenHeap]

Okay, you have inspired me so much to actualize my dreams of incorporating vintage styles and clothes into my wardrobe. As a fellow queer I often feel as though I can’t present too femme. Your sew with me/tutorials are very informative. They really get me excited about designing and making my own clothing again. And you look so amazing in more masc outfits! Those pants look like they were made for you, and it still reads pretty feminine. Thank you for being such a beautiful light in this world!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you so much Tessa! I do feel I fly way under the radar by dressing so feminine all the time, but as I'm rather grey ace this isn't usually a problem for me! But I definitely pass as straight pretty much 100% of the time I realize. Alas if only stereotyping based on traditional gender presentation were not such a hard set thing, one day maybe!

[@moniemonie48]

Wow, wow, wow! You looked alluringly dee-lish in every outfit you modeled in this video! I'd like to say which one was my favorite , but I think they ALL were my favorite!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@Maymuna]

All the maximalists like me just nodding along like yeah of course you need something to wear in case of Princess/ receiving flowers from children.

[@billiev8705]

Gold Waterlily Agreed! Lots of people gasp when I say that I have clothes in my closet that I’ve owned (and worn) for over twenty years. But whenever a slightly out of the ordinary occasion pops up - say, Halloween, a wedding with a formal dress code, a stage performance where we wear all grey, or all black and white, or all blue, etc - they’re all “I have nothing to wear!!” whereas I just pull something from my closet... I can barely think of an occasion I couldn’t dress for from my closet. There’s an upside to my maximalist ways! 😃

[@maridanez]

Mamma Mia! That pinup/aunt shirt looks spectacular on you!! Also, I’d love to see that “make it vintage” challenge video! :)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@ProfoundConfusion]

When you held up that red & gold tie, I realized you were also wearing gryffindor makeup (the lips & eyes combo)!! Btw I don't think your wardrobe is extravagant. I mean, if you didn't own much clothing, each item would just wear out & need replacing sooner. On the other hand, each item in your collection will last for years......and unlike fast-fashion, planned obsolescence, most of your beautiful vintage clothes will still be beautiful & wearable for decades, either by you or the next lucky buyer. Thank You for sharing your haul(s)!!!!.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! Unintentional extra Gryffindor touches ;)

[@miapugh8217]

Love the "don't know why I bought these ties"! :). Hope you have fun finding a reason or two. Don't forget your earmuffs, if you happen to visit Herbology on your travels.

[@KellyLoom1s]

“Iguana” is my new favorite color name.

[@raedog68]

J Peterman makes/made great vintage inspired clothing. A lot of it is adventure wear, circa 1920-1940. Love them! Plus..Seinfeld lol!!

[@dayna139]

Love the men's wear look especially for the 40's and 50's. It's just fits really well.

[@laurela.235]

Just found your channel, and I am slightly (ok, super) obsessed. Love how you take thrift finds and turn them into vintage. Makes vintage available to all. Also, not so much of the costume fifties look so evident everywhere. Plus, absolutely love your adventure style!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Laurel!

[@audradelgado428]

Yes yes I'll be patiently awaiting the ravenclaw lookbook 🥰😍

[@chareseshinabery]

The fall long sleeve is mega cute! I love it! Also yesssss do the friend picks and you style it vintage! I think that might be fun!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Charese!

[@summerrose8325]

I love buying the cutesy stuff at the thrift store and styling it to look stylish. My coworkers are always amazed at what I can pull off.

[@julianneaitch]

Braces in the UK, suspenders are the things that hold stockings up attached to suspender belts.

[@billiev8705]

Old Fashionedista And in the US, braces go on your teeth, and stockings attach to a garter belt... I love seeing how English has evolved over the ages!

[@julianneaitch]

@@billiev8705 Hehe, braces go on your teeth here too and the elasticated frilly thing, that brides tend to have, that goes around the top of your leg is a garter belt here. It's almost like they're completely different languages. Thing is with the evolution is that it's evolved differently in both countries so in a way it's bound to get further and further apart. Then in the UK we also have regional variations in vocab. However, with so much American media now more widely viewed in the UK it means that a lot of the younger generations are adopting US vocabulary.

[@bethanyconboy4481]

Thanks for shopping at actual thrift stores! I watched another youtuber do a vintage “thrift haul” and it was actually stuff she’d bought on Etsy and thredup. Which is fine but $15-$20 is not my idea of thrift! $3.50 is definitely more my speed 😂

[@bonvivant371]

I am new to your channel, and love that you invent scenarios for the outfits (safari chic - international bookseller, etc) and show your finds styled in multiple ways. Would like to see a video on alternate ways to care for dry clean only labeled items.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@vickyrushton1783]

Love the idea of someone shopping for you and you styling it as vintage

[@summerseasstitch]

I'm in the UK and we never find such great clothes in our charity shops (equivalent of thrift shops, I think). Occasionally there are vintage fairs but they are a little overpriced. I'm 51 and grew up in the 80s. It's funny to see fashions come round again -I've never been fashionable. Forward thinking vintageistas (a word?), why not make some present day clothes and put them away for future vintage. I once found some fabric in a shop in the "retro" section and thought to myself "that's not retro, I made myself a frock out of that once", then I remembered that was over 35 years ago😨. Love your channel x

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Claire!

[@grottoserpentina9342]

No doubt about it-- you are a good woman for rescuing these "used" clothing items from the cruel death of a landfill; not only giving them a loving home but, showing the world how beautifully fashionable they are....on you!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@luckysweetheartvintage476]

The Italian marble shirt and that last skirt are my two favorites

[@denisedouglas1000]

You have a super good eye for fashion! I love the way u can put things together and the look comes out vintage!!! ( unless the actual piece of clothing is vintage! )

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Denise!

[@oldasyouromens]

YOU GOT GLAMOUR PANTS (the J Peterman ones)!!!!! They're patterned after 1940s men's slacks, DREAM vintage-butch-Katherine-Hepburn vibes, horrifically expensive new, and they look AMAZING on you! Wow, what a great find!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Grace! I had no idea, I just wanted some black trousers ;)

[@sherilynn]

I love that swirly-colored silk blouse! All if your picks were great. The idea of a styling challenge would be fun!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sheri!

[@obsidianrosestudio2663]

😅😅😅 I just kept giggling when you were showing the ties. I just can't imagine why you picked up those ties. 😉😁

[@chelebelle2223]

Your finds are absolutely gorgeous and look great on you! 😍 You know, in viewing your videos, I have never seen anything you present that looks un-stylish on you....keep up the good work!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@lesliejacobs3605]

You nailed all of these looks!!! They look so expensive, yet you paid very little and kept them out of the landfill!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Leslie!

[@gigirivers1447]

I've found through you and some other vintage KZbinrs that I definitely love the more masculine or school looks. As always you are super inspiring!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Gigi!

[@oliviamidala1368]

I think I found the exact same leaf pattern t-shirt last time I went thrifting! I was definitely tempted, but I thought it would look too grannyish on me. you styled it perfectly though! 💕

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Olivia! I think it is a bit grannyish indeed, but I'll try to make it work for a chic granny look ha!

[@lisanguyen869]

I’m so tickled with all of your finds, you make them all look awesome! The trouser “ready for anything” look is what I aspire to during the workweek in the office. It can be difficult to find things that will ‘work’ for that look with my apple shape

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lisa!

[@pugmom3368]

Honestly, every thrift item you purchase keeps money out of the pockets of fast fashion companies, and saves something from the landfill. Never feel guilty about collecting pieces you love. In a way, you’re collecting pieces of history and giving them new life. I am new to your channel, and just love your style and personality! ❤️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I only really shop at thrift stores or fabric shops now, and it's so much fun!

[@marciahighsmith4820]

PS you are tops at styling clothes, go girl and enjoy the kitch.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Marcia!

[@arlynpage7491]

“I just need to get away from all the petite things but- I can’t be stopped.” FABULOUS.

[@flippinpages6550]

loved the princess reference it made me laugh and laugh. great shopping job you did. but you said things that make me feel guilty about my closet. I really try not to go shopping anymore. I wear tye sometimes and get tons of compliments. They are unexpected for people to see.

[@uniquelymadison]

After a personally terrible month of thrifting last month, I am living vicariously through your hauls. lol! I think my favorite pieces were the coat dress and the rust red accordion skirt.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Madison! Bummer on the thrifting front, I find thrifting in fall and winter is harder, like the store is suddenly full of only bad polyester knits for months on end!

[@careya]

“Looking corporate but nowhere to go.” My style in a nutshell.

[@NoYBW]

That silk blouse by portfolio! Wow! 😍

[@theflapperbassist1361]

Everyone trying to help the environment isnt doing it perfect, but it's people like you that's doing it better than doing nothing at all and not care about the environment. Your efforts are very admirable and you're doing a great job! Also love your collections!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@melanielaura111]

I love the first outfit on you! It reminds me of Bomb Girls, though it looks more expensive and clean-lined than any of their more masculine looks. It just reminded me of them. I definitely think it works for you. You have a particular energy that doesn't move/is salient in your presentation and I think the way we fit in our skin is largely what we're talking about when we discuss whether an outfit or aesthetic works. It works if you work with it/feel at home in it. Also, I don't think having a lot of clothes is naughty at all 😘 Do what brings you joy. It's not like you're going to throw them out when you're done! I resell or donate 80-90% of the clothes I wear and I think that's what counts.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Melanie! I still need to watch Bomb Girls

[@shirleydrake1602]

I love the black and white peasant top with the black skirt. You wear that quite well. All your outfits are really dressy. We have lost a lot in the last fifty years. Watching you makes realize how casual we have become.

[@helenm1085]

I love wearing things that balance precariously between children's and grandma clothes (one of my shirts is both of those + BBQ dad aesthetic)

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Yes BBQ dad is also excellent!

[@chaeburger]

Well I feel absolutely inspired to go thrifting now.

[@maroulio2067]

Rena Rowan! Famous designer w. an interesting history. Her escape from Poland during WW2 and subsequent bio is worth checking. (1928-2016) She was married to the late singer Vic Damone. I had some J. Peterman clothing- not cheap- you scored. Love the silk Italianish blouse on you, and the red silk Clio shirt. Have to say, you excel at styling everything you buy. Oh- silk ties I collect them and wear them, as a loose tie or school girl tie, and also as a belt. I can't find any silk scarves at thrift stores where I live. The universe heard my plea for silk scarves! Went to a local consignment shop and found 2 small silk scarves, perfect condition, $4.25 for the pair.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Good to know, and thank you! I have found it really hard to find silk scarves lately, I think here they consider them "summery" so they take them all away for the winter months!

[@chareseshinabery]

Btw, love all the slight HP references lol 🤣

[@nancylord9923]

Rohan is a clothing for walkers /hikers . A bit of useless info. I love your autumn t with the Oliver green skirt looks great

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Nancy!

[@marciahighsmith4820]

Peterman was a crazy expensive mail order store. They had very good descriptions which were very fun but completely overpriced but the narrative was so intriguing I really wanted to buy but never actually lost my brain and paid eight times the normal price.

[@SabethRavenwing]

I wouldn't pay full price for the shirts, but they have some of the best pants I've ever had. The fit and finish is top notch and the have pockets big enough to keep your cell phone in your front pocket.

[@katikati4]

I'm in love with the leaf print turtleneck!! 😍 And you totally made it work

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you

[@davidhutchison3343]

I 100% agree with you, it's better in your closet, rather than landfill. The items are so cheap, but timeless, so wearing it only once or twice a year is still ok, as you can keep it for years, so you do get the wear out of them. Then they can go to another home, unlike modern fast fashion, which start to fall apart after one wearing.

[@bluecottonbykammy7199]

Use Dryel for dry cleaning. Also, if you don’t have dryel you can dampen a washcloth and put s few drops of fabric softener and toss in the dryer. It works great and doesn’t damage your clothes. I LOVE coat dresses!

[@impatriciaparker]

Also I've tried the Laundress soap..It cleans very well, rinses very well and smells really good! 😁

[@heidiash7761]

Another fun thrift haul - love that you describe the item, and then show us how you'll style the piece with you sassy posing. Your narration is always on-point, Bianca. Suggestion for those ties: if you don't want to wear them as traditional neckties, you could open them up and use the bias-cut fabric as a waistband or to trim a blazer. Although they could also look fun worn as a a belt or worn traditionally as necktie with pencil skirt, waistcoat and collared blouse. Looking forward to the next thrift-haul/how-you-styled-it!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Heidi! Mostly I just picked up the ties to use for my Harry Potter house lookbooks :)

[@paganodesignworks]

You CAN pull everything off in a vintage way. So cute!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@homesteadingatkookergehoft8131]

"Maximalist"...I can relate, and I love that phrase!

[@Gandellion]

That green jumper is literally the jumper of my DREAMS

[@shirleydrake1602]

I see the acorn and oat leaf top with a pair of flannel pajama pants and fuzzy house shoes , maybe even Ugg’s, worn durning a long day of designing and cutting during the winter . Also it would look good with some Rosie overalls and arms boots, worn with a hair scarf. Reading the comments reviewed to me several previous comments I have made to this video. I binge watch often!

[@straycat4427]

Those J. Peterman slacks are a real find! Very high quality. And they look fabulous on you! Ok that shirtdress is gorgeous! That label on the skirt looks late 40's early 50's. I love ties and wear them especially during the holidays. NICE haul!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@AdharaHernandez]

The oak leaves mock neck shirt & outfit Is just amazing. I love it!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@elainebye9090]

Yes, style the great mock-turtleneck leaf shirt! I love it. Gorgeous colors, looks so comfy.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Elaine!

[@LilyEandSnapeS4ever]

i've used the laundress before, specifically their delicate wash one (I still want to try out their wool one!) and I was so happy with it!! I was recommended it by a roommate who always handwashed her silk blouses with it, although it took me a little while to buy it, since it seems like a steep price tag for a small bottle of laundry soap. I haven't used it against any major stains or anything, but I feel that it refreshes what I'm washing, leaving a nice light, clean smell (I use the "lady" scent, whatever that means), but is delicate on items I'm worried about (such as my edwardian/late-1910s style delicate linen and lace blouses).

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I'm eager to give it a try :)

[@DiscoPrysm]

As far as a large wardrobe goes.....I’m right there with ya sister. I have an insane amount of clothes but it allows me to create to my fullest extent. Most of my clothes are secondhand as well. I have pieces that I’ve never worn but I feel like that’s part of the #thryftlife sometimes you find amazing pieces and you have to grab them

[@CajunRose]

I so enjoy your haul videos. It's so much fun to see how you pair items. The fall mock turtle neck beatnik look is so darn chic. I also really like the coat/dress looks. The best thrifting find I've gotten, as far as clothing, is a 1950s tailoered, fully lined tweed coat.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! A 50's tweed coat sounds wonderful! I love snatching up coats out thrifting in winter :)

[@obsidianrosestudio2663]

I love the style of the paisley blouse. The tucks and pleats are in very flattering areas. Would be great to see close ups of the front and back.

[@brendabijak7171]

Ok, you are a magician. The fall turtleneck I about fell over and threw up when you showed it on the hanger. But, when I saw it on you, it looks fantastic! Take that granny top to the sketchy side of town...... and it works!!!! Awesome haul!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Brenda! ;)

[@lidiawest8615]

You are so fun and funny and have a great eye for colour. I had to laugh when you pulled the ties out.....I purchased a tie too, not long ago, because it had tiny little pandas 🐼 on it. What for? I have no idea! I guess the material just brought me joy and I had to have it. 🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼🐼❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Lidia! I had to pick up the ties as they will be so perfect for my Harry Potter lookbooks!

[@22mendonca]

You SOOOOOO did make that cute autumnal print top work!!! Love all your thrift finds doll! High five my friend! Xx

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jo!

[@billiev8705]

I wonder... if you took the shoulder pads out of that GLORIOUS silk blouse, wouldn’t that drop the sleeve just enough to make them the right length for you? Or maybe just replace with a thinner shoulder pad?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

'tis possible that would do it indeed!

[@jenniferw1570]

I think the Peterman trousers would look great with a peter-pan collar blouse and spectator wingtip shoes

[@zrinchyy]

I love your hauls, you don’t need to apologize for having a big wardrobe, if the clothes you buy make you happy it’s the only thing that matters, also you’re buying secondhand which is much more sustainable than buying at fast fashion retailers.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@linentweed3994]

The all-state sugar bowl tie is a souvenir from a college football bowl game. As a fellow maximalist, I drink lots of iced tea of course. Your eye for style is impeccable!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@loretta_3843]

We had a tie that went with our winter uniform back at my old high school. Year 7, my first year, my brother put the knot in my tie and for 6 years, I never untied it. Just loosened or tightened. So, no, I have never learnt to tie a knot with a tie!

[@carlalucas7229]

All of your choices are perfect, the fall shirt will also look great with pencil ankle pant and flats, sorta Audrey Hepburn.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Carla! Totally, black slim pants, classic trench, and a slim black flat indeed :)

[@anieth]

Oh how funny! I was born in Evergreen and went to CU!!! Your color sense is unusual but spot on. We have a HUGE second hand market here, 150,000 people in town and about 30 second hand shops.

[@sarahperkins2340]

I absolutely love the funky silk blouse on you the yellow pops on you. Love the black and white one too. I own a lot of clothes myself and I believe the same as you it's not wasteful spending if it's a saved item. And definitely better than in a landfill

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@HeatherMouse]

So envious of your second hand shops! I live in a town full of trendy students so everything good is gone immediately. That marbled yellow top is stunning.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Heather! I stopped into the Beyond Retro when I visited Brighton back in my study abroad days, and while I did find a dress-- it was probably 30 pounds I think? So not a true bargain like thrifting is here!

[@stacycrowden6210]

Love the white and black blouse. The long coat is gorgeous.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Stacy!

[@harryreilly1760]

Hi Anna-Marie here. I love everything you purchased this time. especially the coat dress. you have a wonderful way of pairing everything together. that turtleneck acorn top can be worn anywhere and for the money you paid just wear it as a fun piece. Have fun!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Anna-Marie!

[@jennaharrison2649]

Omg! The batik, I could not pass that up. Ooh, that red pleated skirt is a gorgeous shade. You are making me want beetle brooches.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jenna! Jeweled beetles are the best kind ;)

[@lasagnalass4255]

So many great finds! I like that you have your own unique style. And always nice to see someone who treasures shoulder pads! 🙌

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I really do, the wider the shoulder the smaller the waist looks, that's good magic!

[@shondagarrett4638]

Love your haul videos! I'm a maximalist too! I justify it by it being secondhand too😉 Love all your styling and how you've been mixing it lately! I have quite a few brooches that I hardly ever wear but am so inspired by your use of them! Just adds a little something to the look.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Shonda!

[@abrilbedoya9274]

Everything looks vintage on you! And the masculine style... Go for it!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@zencat55]

I worked in a knit shop that sold very expensive wool yarn and they always recommended Eucalan if you need something for a wool item. It works really well.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@barbiedesoto7054]

I loooove those trousers and the looks with it. I’m looking for vintage stuff I can also wear to work and this inspires me! Love love your look.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@hl7636]

Slight thrifting envy. I'm 5 feet tall and narrow shoulders... I'm living vicariously through a few of those finds!

[@darnelleechols8556]

Hi Bianca The yellow eye shadow with the leopard print is a great look. (I would've never thought of that.) Love the haul. FABULOUS pieces! You have great style, and you always make your finds look like high style vintage gold. (You're getting better and better at it infact). The "Beatnik in November" look was a pleasant surprise. You styled that strangely weird tee girl!! I want one now.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Darnelle! I have challenged myself to make a few more outfits with that fall tee, so those will be coming soon :)