Guest Blog Post Written by Lindsay Peddle
A great denim shirt can go a long way. It's a timeless piece that is great for all seasons. Push up the sleeves and rock it over a lightweight dress in the summer or layer it under a great cardi for the coldest days of the year. A staple everyone needs in their closet.
Recently I had the chance to swing by the Bissell Thrift Shop. Feeling good about buying second hand and feeling even better about supporting the Bissell Centre's incredible work made for an extremely positive shopping experience. The life-changing services the Bissell Centre offers to Edmonton's most vulnerable adults and children are supported with every sale at the thrift shop; talk about a value add! I was happy to do my wallet, the environment, and our community a favour by shopping at the Bissell Thrift Shop!
OK, back to my favourite find at the shop, my new-to-me denim shirt, that cost a whopping $7 🙂
1. Pairing a denim shirt with a great pair of coloured denim, be it white or, in this case, forest green (which I also found at the Bissell Thrift Shop), is a great way to mix it up.
STYLE TIP - Pair contrasting denim pieces with a great animal print belt to break up the similarity in texture, and voila, a perfect everyday look.
2. Every girl loves an LBD, amiright! Tying a denim shirt over a simple black dress can turn that dress from a fancy night out to casual drinks on the town. Skip the heels and throw on your fave booties, and you can hit your step goal while you have some fun!
3. "Shackets" seem to be all the rage these days. For those who don't know, it's a cross between a shirt and a jacket. This denim shirt works well left unbuttoned over a favourite graphic tee of mine.
STYLE TIP - To achieve this look with comfort and style in mind, find a denim or plaid shirt that is a bit oversized and layer away. The extra room in an oversized fit hits the mark on the look of a jacket, and the roomier fit allows for breathing room between your tee and your shirt.
4. Take it to work with a cute plaid skirt. Tucked instead of tied keeps the look professional and is a great choice any day in a more casual office setting or a perfect choice for a casual Friday look for those who work in a more traditional office setting.
5. And who can forget the gold old Canadian tuxedo? The trick to making this a modern look is to choose two different colours of denim. If your shirt is light, go with dark jeans, or vice versa. The contrast makes it more city girl than down on the farm.
STYLE TIP - Take this look from a run around day look to a night on the town option by swapping your daytime comfy kicks and crossbody purse with a great pair of heels and a sparkly clutch.
Thank you, Bissell Thrift Shop, for all that you do for our community. It was my pleasure to shop in a place that provides access for 2,100 children and adults to clothing free of charge. Making even a small contribution to the $195,000 in annual revenue that goes back into Bissell Centre’s programs services that serve people experiencing poverty feels good, so get out there and shop, shop, shop!
If you have a chance, swing by, you won't be disappointed! Donate goods, make a cash gift, or shop today!