curated secondhand clothing bundle
for molly
It was an absolute honor and joy to receive a second bundle request for my dear friend Molly. She’s an incredibly adventurous gal (seriously – check out her adventures here) with a schedule packed with fun trips and activities, and she needs a versatile, practical wardrobe that will keep up with her in whatever trip or activity that’s next on her calendar. Based on her intake form and vision boards for her bundle (a few pictured below), I pulled three words of inspiration to help me assemble Molly’s bundle: casual, cool, and comfortable.
Molly’s Bundle
BABATON V-NECK TANK
Babaton is a brand carried at Aritzia, so you can imagine my surprise to find this at Goodwill. Babaton prides itself on its atelier-inspired design, luxe fabrics, and precise tailoring. All of that is very evident in this tank top.
BROWN CABLE KNIT GAP HALTER TOP
Amongst a rack of thin, low-quality tank tops was this beautiful, rich, brown cable knit sweater halter tank with a built-in shelf bra that I could not pass up. I wanted to accommodate Molly’s request for summer-friendly clothing in an elevated way through high-quality fabrics.
ST. JOHN'S BAY UTILITY VEST
This vest is a true Hann-Me-Down. I thrifted this vest thinking it would be a gateway for me to get into the vest trend, but it just did not suit my body proportions. I didn’t have the heart to donate such an exceptional piece, so I held on to it for months. When I received Molly’s bundle request, I thought about this vest and how great it would be to add to her bundle. The construction is durable, the pockets are plentiful, and it’s versatile enough to be worn open over a tank top or buttoned up as a top all on its own.
LARK & RO MUSTARD TANK
I will shout this from the rooftops – Molly looks exceptionally stunning in mustard yellow. This tank top seemed like a great addition to her bundle, allowing her to style it up for the office or wear it as a base piece in an outfit worn outside the office.
COLDWATER CREEK SLEEVELESS TOP
Black tee shirts are classic wardrobe staples. That’s no secret. However, sometimes, a cotton tee shirt can make an outfit feel a little too casual. My intention for this sleeveless acetate/spandex blend tee shirt is to give Molly an elevated, luxe tee shirt-esque option.
YELLOWSTONE PARK GRAPHIC TEE
Molly is very particular when it comes to graphic tees, so I’m very happy that this Yellowstone tee made the cut! I found it in the middle of a rack of dresses, so let this be a reminder to look through every rack because you just never know where you’ll strike gold!
ALICIA ADAMS ALPACA SWEATER
While Molly’s bundle is predominantly summer-centric, I did want to include a couple of layering pieces that she could throw on over a tank top if the office A/C is blasting or as the sun sets in the late summer/early autumn evenings. I do love a big, cozy sweater, but I think there’s something lovely about a fitted sweater that doesn’t drown you in a blob of fabric, especially when it’s soft alpaca wool.
GREY GAP KNIT SWEATER
Prior to finding the alpaca wool sweater, I had this grey sweater in Molly’s bundle, as there was a grey sweater in one of her inspiration images that seemed perfect for layering. Simple as that!
AMERICAN EAGLE MULTI-COLORED BUTTON DOWN
Yet another Hann-Me-Down! This button-down is exceptionally soft, has beautiful multi-colored stripes, and is a gorgeous cropped length. I can see this button-down being a very versatile piece for Molly, worn buttoned up for a day at the office or unbuttoned over a swimsuit or fitted tank top and high-waisted shorts.
A NEW DAY FLOWY SHORTS WITH MATCHING BELT
I love these shorts. I personally have a pair in olive green, and they’re so light and airy that it feels like I’m not wearing shorts at all. I was so excited to find a pair for Molly in this gorgeous teal color with the matching belt attached!
A NEW DAY WIDE-LEG PANTS
Since not all adventures are suited for shorts, I wanted to include a pair of lightweight pants that weren’t sweatpants. These muted green wide-leg pants were the perfect alternative and can absolutely be worn in colder months.
ZARA HIGH-RISE DENIM SHORTS
Another true Hann-Me-Down! I thrifted these pristine black denim Zara shorts about a month ago but have yet to wear them. It made all the sense in the world to add these to Molly’s bundle, as she specifically asked for denim shorts.
OLD NAVY HIGH-RISE SLOUCHY STRAIGHT DENIM SHORTS
As previously mentioned, Molly specifically asked for denim shorts in her bundle. Since the Zara shorts are a more rigid denim, I added these slouchy straight denim shorts to her bundle for a comfortable, relaxed denim option.
VINTAGE LEE HERITAGE SHORTS
These vintage Lee shorts are in pristine condition, and I know Molly will be able to get some great wear out of them. The color is so vivid and will look so beautiful with Molly’s skin tone!
RED L.L. BEAN DENIM SHORTS
In addition to the obvious and neutral black and blue denim options, I added these vintage L.L. Bean denim shorts to the bundle. They’re in great condition and L.L. Bean is notorious for high-quality pieces that are built to last.
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