Remember that awkward moment at the op-shop when you picked up a strapless top, and then realised that it’s actually a kid’s maxi-skirt? If that were me, I’d have bought it anyway. I say, when thrifting gives you lemons, make Lemoncello (not that I actually drink alcohol, of course). The key is to keep an open mind. Back split skirt, front split skirt, it’s all a matter of perspective. These days I’ve taken to wearing my skirts backwards, or sideways, or whichever that achieves maximum coolness. For me, this thrifted denim pencil skirt, the wrong way around, was all sorts of right. It was perfect to blue-out in, with my (also thrifted) navy turtle neck. Both the skirt and turtle neck were just $7 each. Why the heck wouldn’t you thrift?

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Photos by Heather Lansdowne of Heatstorm Blog

Mirror Sunglasses – eBay (here)
Navy Turtle Neck – Thrifted (last seen here)
Back Split Denim Pencil Skirt – Thrifted 
Proenza Schouler PS11 Mini Classic Satchel (read my review)
Strappy Heels c/o Jessica Buurman (last seen here)

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8 Comments to “ Thrift of the Week – Wear the Skirt Backwards”

    1. closetvoyage says :

      Thanks girl! The sandals are so versatile!

  1. 365hangers says :

    Loving that front slit so much and your mirrored sunnies are so perfect. Great reminder to switch up the things we wear!

    xx 365hangers

    1. closetvoyage says :

      I’m so addicted to mirrored sunnies. You just feel cool when you know people can’t see your eyes haha

  2. You find such awesome stuff and you wear them in such innovative ways! It’s inspiring.

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    1. closetvoyage says :

      Thanks so much hun! I think what makes thrifting so much fun is being creative about how something old and dated can be given a modern interpretation!

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