The Katie Edit

An outfit consisting of a wine red wrap top with a jacquard print over a silvery metallic pleated midi skirt and red heels.

Wearing:
Thrifted Top Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

All dressed up with nowhere to be. It's the final day of 2020 and I'm not going to sit here and tell you it's been a bad year because we all know. So, instead of wallowing in that, let's just take a deep breathe and prepare for 2021.

An outfit consisting of a an animal print mock neck blouse under a berry sweater tucked into a cognac brown pleated midi skirt and animal print boots.

Wearing:
Thrifted TopThrifted Blouse SHEIN Skirt Thrifted Shoes

An outfit consisting of a red beret, red crewneck cropped sweater over a leopard print maxi shirt dress and red suede slingback heels.

Wearing:
Old H&M Beret Thrifted Sweater Thrifted Dress Thrifted Shoes

An outfit consisting of a a light brown, pastel pink, pastel blue and marigold yellow turtleneck sweater tucked into a mustard yellow velvet pleated midi skirt.

Wearing:
Thrifted Beret Thrifted Sweater Old Torrid Jeans Thrifted Shoes

An outfit consisting of a red long sleeve blouse with poofy sleeves and ruffled bodice over a pastel pink velvet pleated midi skirt and red suede slingblack Mary Jane heels.

Wearing:
Thrifted Top Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

An outfit consisting of a pastel pink beret, a pastel pink dress with lace 3/4 length flounce sleeves tucked into a navy blue pleated midi skirt and black pointed toe slingback flats.

Wearing:
Thrifted Beret Thrifted Dress as Top Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

It's Boxing Day, so, I hope you're all out there using your gift cards and money in a safe, socially distanced, sanitized way. Shop small. Shop local. Shop sustainable. Shop online.

An outfit consisting of a red beret, a cream Regency era inspired high neck button down ruffle bodice blouse with sheer bishop sleeves tucked into a red and blue plaid midi skirt, black tights and cream slingback heels.

Wearing:
Thrifted Beret SHEIN Blouse Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate!

We, personally, celebrate a secular Americanized Christmas. We don't do any elements that pertain to the religious aspect of Christmas, and our Christmas is really just a celebration of winter and the warmth we all need in the cold months. My husband absolutely loves trimming the tree and decorating and Christmas jazz music and he grew up in a Buddhist household.

This skirt is definitely my Christmas skirt and you know I had to add my favorite blouse for a romantic festive day of outfit. I know that black tights and light shoes are a faux pas, but I don't actually care.

An outfit consisting of a red cape with a bow tie closure over a black satin notch collar pajama style blouse with a cream, yellow and red floral print tucked into a blackfaux leather pleated midi skirt, sheer black tights and red suede Mary Jane heels.

Wearing:
Thrifted Cape Target Blouse Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

Happy Christmas Eve if you celebrate it, and happy Thursday if you don't!

This cape is one of my recent endeavors into Depop. I've shopped there multiple times, of course, but, I've been burned a little while doing so. From dropshippers to people who don't ship at all, it's been a ride. But, sometimes you're looking for a certain thing and you have to cross your fingers (and toes) and hope the seller is a good one.

The blouse under the cape is actually a pajama top from a set from Target. I bought it because I like the print and it's a lightweight satin that's great for layering and all seasons. I also like the pajama lapels and it's so subtle but so chic on this blouse. I tucked it into a black faux leather midi skirt for an edgier, more cool girl outfit, and finished the look off with fleece lined tights--it is winter, after all--and these darling red suede Mary Jane heels. I ALMOST got a similar pair on Poshmark but it sold while I was asleep and these popped up on the market immediately after and I snagged them. They're very Keiko Lynn, who is one of my favorite bloggers, so, I appreciate the vibes.

An outfit consisting of a pastel pink dress with lace flounce sleeves, tucked into a green pleated midi skirt and pink mules.

Wearing:
Thrifted Hat Thrifted Dress as Top Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes
Pink is a holiday color!

An outfit consisting of a red beret, a red, blue and white plaid poncho over a black balloon sleeve sweater tucked into a COLOR skirt, sheer tights and black Chelsea boots.

Wearing:
Thrifted Hat Old Modcloth Poncho Thrifted Sweater Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

Just a local tree skirt saying hello!

An outfit consisting of a camel brown beret, a red coat, a yellow satin long sleeve blouse tucked into a navy blue pleated midi skirt and sheer black tights and brown boots.

Wearing:
Old H&M Hat Thrifted Coat
Thrifted Blouse Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Boots

Fall is officially over, and winter is here! We already got our first measurable snowfall last week, and it was beautiful, so, Fall has bene gone for a while here now. Honestly, when the leaves all fall off I'm ready for the snow.

An outfit consisting of a white high mockneck sweater with slouchy sleeves and ruffles on the bodice, tucked into a maroon satin midi skirt and white mules.

Wearing:
Target Sweater Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

An outfit consisting of an emerald green long sleeve velvet dress tucked into a red pleated midi skirt.

Wearing:
Thrifted Hat Thrifted Dress as Top Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

I actually like the combination of green and red, even if it is very obviously Christmas.

Apparently, red is exhilarating and green is calming and they balance each other out. I don't really do color therapy, but I like the striking combination!

An outfit consisting of a red beret, a white oversized frilly Peter Pan collar with a navy blue ribbon tied in a bow under the collar, under a red crew neck sweater tucked into a navy pleated midi skirt and boots.

Wearing:
Magnus Clothing Co Collar Thrifted Sweater Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

Navy blue is a definite holiday color and I'm proving it here, with the mix of red and navy. This navy skirt is a new addition to my ever growing pleated midi skirt collection, and it holiday ready, isn't it?! I love navy as a winter color!

An outfit consisting of an oversized white v-neck sweater with gold threading half tucked into a wine colored pleated midi skirt.

Wearing:
Thrifted Sweater Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

Sometimes all you want is to wear an oversized sweater and be comfy.

I know there is the idea that skirts are uncomfortable but, honestly, they're much more comfortable than jeans and pants. I can lounge in a skirt, work in a skirt and enjoy a night out in a skirt. I won't do that in pants.

An outfit consisting of a a red pea coat draped over the shoulders of a white sheer long sleeve blouse with a connected pussy bow collar, tied into a bow around the neck, tucked into a silver metallic pleated midi skirt with and black boots.

Wearing:
Thrifted BeretThrifted Coay SHEIN Blouse Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

It's Wednesday, and instead of wearing pink, I'm donning a sheer white blouse. Wednesdays should be celebrated: we made it half way through, two more days until the weekend! And, I think a dramatic blouse is celebration enough.

An outfit consisting of a black beret, a maroon, grey and red plaid poncho over a black on white striped turtleneck sweater tucked into a maroon satin midi skirt and black sheer tights and black Chelsea boots.

Wearing:
Thrifted Hat Thrifted Poncho
Thrifted Sweater Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

Whenever I hear the word "holiday", I will forever be reminded of the Christmas Honda commercial that plays one line of Holiday by Vampire Weekend, "Holiday, O a holiday, and the best one of the year." The commercial conveniently leaves out the lyrics that allude to the Iraq War, but, you know, it sold cars in 2010, so, I guess whatever works!

The song has nothing to do with the song or Vampire Weekend, though, I'm sure Ezra Koenig would appreciate the preppiness of my plaid poncho.

An outfit consisting of red pleated midi shift dress with sheer red bishop sleeves and a keyhole neckline with a pussy bow tied in a bow, belted with a black leather wrap belt, with sheer black tights and black Chelsea boots.

Wearing:
Thrifted Hat Thrifted Dress Thrifted Boots

Finally, the appropriate time to wear this dress! I got this dress from Poshmark earlier this year in late Spring, and it's definitely meant to be a holiday dress--it's got a pretty heft weight to it with it's lining, and it's sleeved and just in general, the shape of a holiday dress. Without a belt it looks very much like a mid-Victorian nightgown. It's a trapeze dress, so it has very little shape and I feel like Ebenezer Scrooge in his nighty. Thank goodness for belts.

An outfit consisting of a red long sleeve dress with bishop sleeves, tiers and a pussy bow, tied into a bow around the neck, belted with a gold star belt and black cheslea boots.

Wearing:
Old Dress Thrifted Boots
Did I wear a near exact outfit last year? Yes. But, I am a semi-pro outfit repeater, so what do you expect? I love the gold on the red and the length and the sleeves and the neck tie--it's a vibe I didn't even see myself falling into for 2020, but, as we saw this year, I am very into this. Very.

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An outfit consisting of a black beret, a red peacoat draped over the shoulders, a black on white striped turtleneck tucked into a black pleated mini skirt with sheer black rights and black chelsea boots.

Wearing:
Thrifted Hat Thrifted Red Coat
Thrifted Turtleneck Sweater Old Skirt Thrifted Boots

While everyone else wears their black peacoats and puffer coats, I wear red because it's the season of red, and I refuse to not wear it!

This coat is old, like, one of my first thrifted finds, old. But, it is a goodie! It's sufficiently warm and roomy, which is a necessity in the winter. It's not great for a mid-winter cold, but, thankfully, it isn't quite that frigid yet.

An outfit consisting of a frilly white Peter Pan collar under a long sleeve knee length forest green skater dress, sheer black tights and black Chelsea boots.

Wearing:
Magnus Clothing Co Collar Thrifted Dress Thrifted Boots

Green velvet, need I say more?

I found this beauty on Poshmark and a perfect holiday dress! I do love green, even if I don't wear a ton of it. In my opinion, green doesn't look good on me, but, with some additions like sheer tights and a Peter Pan collar, it makes it look a little less bad on me.

Red and Plaid, an outfit by Katie Selt for The Katie Edit www.thekatieedit.com

Wearing:
Thrifted Beret Thrifted Sweater Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

An outfit consisting of a dark berry red, grey and black plaid shawl over a cream sweater with a lace neck line tucked into a black pleated mini skirt, berry colored tights and black boots.

Wearing:
Thrifted Shawl
Thrifted Sweater Old Torrid Skirt Thrifted Shoes
I found this wrap on ThredUp and you know how much I love a wrap, so it was a definite add to cart moment. It's dark and moody and thick, so, it's warm for the cold weather.

An outfit consisting of a red beret, a red cropped sweater tucked into a silvery blue pleated midi skirt and black boots.

Wearing:
Thrifted Beret Thrifted Sweater Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

The return of the silver skirt. I loved my outfits last year with this skirt and it's a good winter skirt, as it brings in the cool tones into an outfit. It's great with red!

An outfit consisting of a light brown, pastel pink, pastel blue and marigold yellow turtleneck sweater tucked into a pastel pink crushed velvet pleated midi skirt.

Wearing:
Thrifted Sweater Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

Talk about a combo! The pink in the sweater is a perfect match to the pink in this skirt and it's a totally winter appropriate look. I absolutely love this comfy casual look that makes it look like so much more effort went into this outfit than actually was. Patterns and textures in coordinating colors make it look like you did the most, even if you did the least.

An outfit consisting of a white sheer long sleeve blouse with a connected pussy boy tied into a bow around the neck, tucked into a wine colored pleated maxi skirt and ankle boots.

Wearing:
Thrifted Blouse Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

This skirt goes with everything and I'm making this sheer blouse a winter item!

I look like I'm cosplaying a can of Dr. Pepper, and you know, I'm into it.

An outfit consisting of a cream chenille turtleneck sweater tucked into a red, navy blue, and white plaid midi skirt, and black ankle boots.

Wearing:
Thrifted Sweater Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Boots

It is the return of the plaid skirt, and I'm prepared to wear it everyday. You've been warned.

An outfit consisting of a mustard yellow beret, a silk mustard yellow blouse with a connected pussy bow tied into a large bow around the neck, tucked into a red pleated midi skirt and red boots.

Wearing:
Old H&M Hat Thrifted Top Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

Yellow is a four season color no matter what people try to claim. Winter yellow is a burst of color against the usual bleak skies and environment, and paired with red, it's holiday inspired! I paired my silk neck tie blouse with a red pleated midi skirt for a winter Holiday look!

I may look like Ronald McDonald, but, hey, it's iconic.

An outfit consisting of a wine red wrap top with a jacquard print over a wine red pleated maxi skirt and red mules.

Wearing:
Thrifted Top Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

Mulled wine, it's a vibe.

I cannot believe that, months apart, I thrifted two items that were the exact same color and go together so great!

An outfit consisting of a dark grey, orange red, light grey and black plaid poncho over a white high neck louse tucked into a rose colored pleated midi skirt and rust red pointed toe mules.

Wearing:
Old Cape/Poncho Thrifted Top Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes
Is your outfit not festive enough? Just add plaid!

Realistically, this outfit would need tights and boots for the weather out there, but, since I'm not going out there, these mules are fine! I'm on the hunt for a pair of resilient colorful boots for the wet winter season secondhand, but, you'll know if I find some!

An outfit consisting of a pastel pink beret, a light brown, pastel pink, pastel blue and marigold yellow turtleneck sweater tucked into a white pleated midi skirt, belted with a pastel pink belt and white pointed toe loafer inspired mules.

Wearing:
Thrifted Hat Thrifted Sweater Thrifted Skirt Thrifted Shoes

December is here and I'm in my full pastel glory! I'm a more red December kind of gal, and I'm sure I'll go full on red later this month, but I'm just enjoying this secondhand Atlantic Pacific x Halogen sweater! I can definitely see this in a post Christmas winter, it just screams snow day!

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