Instant Vintage : 11.2009 : …THAT jacket… (Moment of Vanity, Poppin' Tags)

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Because I am who I am and can not completely curb my impulse to shop, last night dudeguy and I hit up one of our many Hoodwill (read: local Goodwill) locations to browse around.  I was looking for jeans to Tay Trong out, but the pièce de résistance was definitely this jacket.  As with most of my MAY-JAH thrifts, I saw it during a haphazard glance over my left shoulder somewhere between the shoes and the register.   After the initial “what the hell is this?” moment, I had to show dudeguy.  Shockingly enough, he approved.

“You have to get that.”

“Are you serious?”

“Yeah.  You have to get that.”

“Even though I look like a linebacker…?”

“You have to get that.”

So I got it.  In addition, I snagged one pair of jeans and a Bruce Lee shirt in exchange for all of $16.  I could think of no better way to celebrate than to wear it all the next day.

Wearing
Thrifted vintage jacket, shirt & Theory jeans
Acne wedges

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14 Responses to “…THAT jacket…”

  1. Lenya Jones Says:

    FABULOUS!!! Though I never took you for the shoulder pad wearing type.
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  2. Danielle Says:

    Okay, I could never in a trillion years pull off that jacket but you do with aplomb. That’s a gift, chile. Loving that Bruce Lee t-shirt too.
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  3. Alicia Says:

    Of course you can!!! The trick is to pretend that what you’re wearing is perfectly normal. Works every time. =P

  4. WendyB Says:

    “pretend what you’re wearing is perfectly normal.” YES! That IS the trick!
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  5. Candy Says:

    Aaaahhhh…the thrill of a fresh kill after a long days hunt at the “hoodwill.” LOL Seriously though, I love how everything old in fashion is new again. That is so on trend, yet it was made like, 25 years ago. I loves it. And hoodwill has officially made it into my vernacular.

    Happy Thanksgiving!

  6. chauss Says:

    that outfit is freakin’ perfect.
    and so is the price.
    i love the t shirt and the jacket combination.
    you soooooooooo rock it.
    happy t day.
    xo chauss
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  7. pennerad Says:

    thats fiyah son.
    you do NOT look like a linebacker and
    OMFG BRUCE LEE!!!

    HAPPY TURKEY DAY
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  8. jennine Says:

    wow! that’s once helluva jacket! i love it!
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  9. Nika Says:

    your boots are fabulous
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  10. dora Says:

    love the jacket, love the t-shirt. that last pic is so well-suited! :)
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  11. Brooke Says:

    amazing shoulders. would look beautiful on you with a deep red lipstick.
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  12. trE Says:

    I am so envious of the Bruce Lee Tee ;-) You’re rocking that jacket too!
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  14. kara Says:

    rad! i like it
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