Wackiest Piece of Clothing you Ever Purchased???

annemerrick · Jul 12th, 2008, 04:48 PM

Today, I bought mine!! I have some very unique clothes in my closet, as I love vintage...and anything different. I am also an avid garage saler, and thrift store shopper...therefore adding to the unique array of items in my closet! Today, I bought the icing on the cake...a vintage car racing one-piece zip up outfit in hot pink satin. It is fantastic, and has the racing patches, and even a few rhinestones scattered about!! Why...you might ask...would I purchase this bit of silliness??? Well...apart from being fabulously, obnoxiously fantastic...I plan on it being my Halloween outfit. Also, it was only $2.00, and is amazing quality, and in excellent condition!
I felt a bit foolish taking it home...but once the heels were added, and I imagined the helmet with the whole ensemble...I knew I had a great Halloween outfit, that is completely appropriate for a Mom!!! I will add some pics later...but until then, I am interested to know who else has fun, but pretty much useless items in their closet???!!!!

lv-lover · Jul 12th, 2008, 05:23 PM

That sounds like a fun outfit!

Mine is this volume-y silver, sparkly dress with a a giant bow+brooch near the shoulder. I wore it once, and I kind of looked like a visitor from space. Or a baked potato. I don't usually wear things like that.

annemerrick · Jul 12th, 2008, 05:37 PM

^^^giggles on the baked potato!!! I will not make a habit of wearing the pink satin jumpsuit...but who knows when it may come in handy!!!!!

pursewatch · Jul 13th, 2008, 05:46 PM

The jumpsuit sounds like a fantastic costume.

Liberté · Jul 13th, 2008, 06:18 PM

had a "club kid" "rave" period during the 90s. Yes, I have a semi see thorugh ish t-shirt with silver glitter in it so it seems "wet" from a distance. I also have a big, eggshell pair of pants with de-atatchable "glow in the dark" ornaments on the side of each leg, blue metallic shoes and a top that's electric yellow and black. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately

) I was too young (like 10-14) to go to the real parties. I only used those items for stage performances after I bought them.

HermesNewbie · Jul 13th, 2008, 06:28 PM

That sounds like a fun outfit!

I think the wackiest piece of clothing I've ever purchased was a metallic silver floral-patterned pencil skirt. It's very pretty, in a tacky sort of way, but it's just not my style at all. Plus, I've had it for over 3 years and I haven't been able to find a shirt that goes with it, so I've never even worn it. I found it at the Sak's Fifth Avenue outlet for about $10.

shoulderache · Jul 14th, 2008, 01:27 AM

Mine is a vintage Lanvin full-length dress with crazy Japanese Kubuki masks and temples all over it. CRAZY looking! But, I hoard Lanvin and collect Japanese artwork, so it is a fun piece to have in my collection.

eviemarie · Jul 14th, 2008, 06:29 AM

Orange Armani jeans with a yellow armani T-shirt!! What was i thinking????

Alidoll · Jul 14th, 2008, 06:53 AM

When I was a kid, I really liked Ghostbusters and bought a grey jumpsuit almost identical to the one the guys wore on screen. Thought I was dead cool...

Also had a pair of skin tight black and white pin stripe trousers that I wore with a purple silk shirt, cowboy boots and a fringed black leather jacket. Hair like a burst sofa (a la Joey Tempest / Jon Bon Jovi)...yes I was a ROCK CHICK!!!

Pinkdancer · Jul 14th, 2008, 08:27 AM

Some of these outfits sound hilarious.

My craziest clothing purchase was a pair of pink snakeskin patterned pants. I rocked them, though

annemerrick · Jul 14th, 2008, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alidoll

When I was a kid, I really liked Ghostbusters and bought a grey jumpsuit almost identical to the one the guys wore on screen. Thought I was dead cool...

Also had a pair of skin tight black and white pin stripe trousers that I wore with a purple silk shirt, cowboy boots and a fringed black leather jacket. Hair like a burst sofa (a la Joey Tempest / Jon Bon Jovi)...yes I was a ROCK CHICK!!!

There's something strange in the neighborhood....who you gonna call...Alidoll!!!!

Cracking up at the Ghostbusters jumpsuit!!! I actually like the sound of the pin-stripe trousers...AND the fringed leather jacket! Maybe, could I borrow that outfit sometime???!!!!!

Queen_Kitty · Jul 14th, 2008, 09:30 PM

I thrifted a vintage, most likely 80's, Lillie Rubin dress. It's absolutely amazing, it's got dark purple lace over shiny purple fabric and lots of purple sequins all over it, and it's about knee-length. The really crazy part about it though is that it has a dark pirple feather boa bottom to it. I bought it to use as a Halloween sotume and also for photoshoots, sadly it's a bit too small on me. But I figure I can use it on a really cool photoshoot if I find a thin enough model to fit in it!

ColdSteel · Jul 15th, 2008, 07:54 PM

Not exactly a purchase, but I once "borrowed" my mom's vintage Versace jeans and wore them a few years ago when skinny jeans were coming in. Tucked my red T-shirt in, put my chucks on, and went to school. I don't know what I was thinking (I wasn't), but everyone complemented my outfit and wanted to know where I got the jeans.

As for my purchases, I'd have to say gaudy hawaiian shirts from thrift town. They're good brands and nice and soft... but I really have no practical use for them. They are incredibly cool and I guess I'm always set for a hawaiian party.

I NEED to see a picture of your pink jumpsuit.

annemerrick · Jul 16th, 2008, 11:18 AM

^^^I will remember to take my camera home today!! Pics tomorrow!!

annemerrick · Jul 18th, 2008, 11:09 AM

As promised...a pic of my satin jumpsuit!!!

Jul 12th, 2008, 04:48 PM	#1
annemerrick Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Dallas Posts: 2,987	Wackiest Piece of Clothing you Ever Purchased??? Today, I bought mine!! I have some very unique clothes in my closet, as I love vintage...and anything different. I am also an avid garage saler, and thrift store shopper...therefore adding to the unique array of items in my closet! Today, I bought the icing on the cake...a vintage car racing one-piece zip up outfit in hot pink satin. It is fantastic, and has the racing patches, and even a few rhinestones scattered about!! Why...you might ask...would I purchase this bit of silliness??? Well...apart from being fabulously, obnoxiously fantastic...I plan on it being my Halloween outfit. Also, it was only $2.00, and is amazing quality, and in excellent condition! I felt a bit foolish taking it home...but once the heels were added, and I imagined the helmet with the whole ensemble...I knew I had a great Halloween outfit, that is completely appropriate for a Mom!!! I will add some pics later...but until then, I am interested to know who else has fun, but pretty much useless items in their closet???!!!! __________________ WWW.MYBAG.NET

Jul 12th, 2008, 05:23 PM	#2
lv-lover Member Joined: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,655	That sounds like a fun outfit! Mine is this volume-y silver, sparkly dress with a a giant bow+brooch near the shoulder. I wore it once, and I kind of looked like a visitor from space. Or a baked potato. I don't usually wear things like that. __________________ "On ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux"

Jul 12th, 2008, 05:37 PM	#3
annemerrick Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Dallas Posts: 2,987	^^^giggles on the baked potato!!! I will not make a habit of wearing the pink satin jumpsuit...but who knows when it may come in handy!!!!! __________________ WWW.MYBAG.NET

Jul 13th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#4
pursewatch I Hate Counterfeits! Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Urban Jungle Posts: 909	The jumpsuit sounds like a fantastic costume. __________________ I my hubby.

Jul 14th, 2008, 08:27 AM	#10
Pinkdancer Member Joined: Jun 2006 Location: East Coast Posts: 333	Some of these outfits sound hilarious. My craziest clothing purchase was a pair of pink snakeskin patterned pants. I rocked them, though __________________

Jul 13th, 2008, 06:18 PM	#5
Liberté Member Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 6,300	had a "club kid" "rave" period during the 90s. Yes, I have a semi see thorugh ish t-shirt with silver glitter in it so it seems "wet" from a distance. I also have a big, eggshell pair of pants with de-atatchable "glow in the dark" ornaments on the side of each leg, blue metallic shoes and a top that's electric yellow and black. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately ) I was too young (like 10-14) to go to the real parties. I only used those items for stage performances after I bought them.

Jul 13th, 2008, 06:28 PM	#6
HermesNewbie Shopaholic! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: In the mall! Posts: 225	That sounds like a fun outfit! I think the wackiest piece of clothing I've ever purchased was a metallic silver floral-patterned pencil skirt. It's very pretty, in a tacky sort of way, but it's just not my style at all. Plus, I've had it for over 3 years and I haven't been able to find a shirt that goes with it, so I've never even worn it. I found it at the Sak's Fifth Avenue outlet for about $10.

Jul 14th, 2008, 01:27 AM	#7
shoulderache Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 741	Mine is a vintage Lanvin full-length dress with crazy Japanese Kubuki masks and temples all over it. CRAZY looking! But, I hoard Lanvin and collect Japanese artwork, so it is a fun piece to have in my collection.

Jul 14th, 2008, 06:29 AM	#8
eviemarie www.designerclothing Joined: May 2007 Location: Stratford Upon Avon Posts: 1,161	Orange Armani jeans with a yellow armani T-shirt!! What was i thinking????

Jul 14th, 2008, 06:53 AM	#9
Alidoll Member Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Bonnie Scotland Posts: 484	When I was a kid, I really liked Ghostbusters and bought a grey jumpsuit almost identical to the one the guys wore on screen. Thought I was dead cool... Also had a pair of skin tight black and white pin stripe trousers that I wore with a purple silk shirt, cowboy boots and a fringed black leather jacket. Hair like a burst sofa (a la Joey Tempest / Jon Bon Jovi)...yes I was a ROCK CHICK!!!

Jul 14th, 2008, 09:30 PM	#12
Queen_Kitty Purse Aficionado Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 621	I thrifted a vintage, most likely 80's, Lillie Rubin dress. It's absolutely amazing, it's got dark purple lace over shiny purple fabric and lots of purple sequins all over it, and it's about knee-length. The really crazy part about it though is that it has a dark pirple feather boa bottom to it. I bought it to use as a Halloween sotume and also for photoshoots, sadly it's a bit too small on me. But I figure I can use it on a really cool photoshoot if I find a thin enough model to fit in it! __________________ My eclectic bag collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-...on-274195.html NEW and much prettier pictures are now posted! My Wishlist: 1) A Tokidoki bag! 2) A Damier Speedy 25 3) Prada Fairy bag (a girl can dream!) 4) Coach Julia leather hobo

Jul 15th, 2008, 07:54 PM	#13
ColdSteel Thrift Town Forever! Joined: Sep 2007 Location: SF, CA Posts: 693	Not exactly a purchase, but I once "borrowed" my mom's vintage Versace jeans and wore them a few years ago when skinny jeans were coming in. Tucked my red T-shirt in, put my chucks on, and went to school. I don't know what I was thinking (I wasn't), but everyone complemented my outfit and wanted to know where I got the jeans. As for my purchases, I'd have to say gaudy hawaiian shirts from thrift town. They're good brands and nice and soft... but I really have no practical use for them. They are incredibly cool and I guess I'm always set for a hawaiian party. I NEED to see a picture of your pink jumpsuit. __________________ Wishlist... NEW GLASSES! Help! I can't see!

Jul 16th, 2008, 11:18 AM	#14
annemerrick Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Dallas Posts: 2,987	^^^I will remember to take my camera home today!! Pics tomorrow!! __________________ WWW.MYBAG.NET