Dayton-area stylist Amanda Whitt loves to express herself through fashion and enjoys sharing her savvy shopping choices with others. “I love it when something I'm wearing sparks a conversation and I get to tell someone I got it for $5 at Goodwill. I enjoy showing people that you don’t have to spend a lot of money or buy everything new to be stylish,” says Amanda. Find Amanda on Instagram (@arosestyling) and LTK (@arosestyling).
Fall Fashion Trends:
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Start with staples: chunky sweaters, cardigans, straight-leg jeans and lug-sole boots.
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Full maxi skirts are on the rise along with ballet flats.
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No need to balance one outfit between oversized and fitted. Amanda explains, “I see trendy styles at both ends of that spectrum: a super oversized sweater with baggy jeans or a fitted top with a mini skirt.”
Thrift/Resale Shopping Tips:
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Focus on quality. “I buy pieces from Amazon and similar sources, but they don’t stand the test of time or compare to the quality of most vintage pieces,” says Amanda.
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Brands to look for: Ralph Lauren, Levi’s, Free People, Anthropologie, Tommy Hilfiger, Brooks Brothers and L.L.Bean.
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If thrift stores like Goodwill or The Salvation Army intimidate you, try a curated resale experience like Clothes Mentor or Plato’s Closet.