I like your philosophy about using beautiful things you own. Thank you.

I love my clothes, each piece is a treasure that I have carefully selected. most of my clothes I have bought secondhand and are vintage and I take care of them so that they will last me a life time.

I love the Gaiters 🤍

The “dress” is lovely ….its a keeper 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Shocking about how little people wear their clothes before trashing them. I have had most of mine for years! And wear them until they are no longer wearable.

You had me at Howl's Moving Castle.

I would almost suggest just pinning/basting the dress to your measurements, disassembling it to pull the pattern from it, then remaking it longer and better fitted in a similar/better fabric. I notice the lines in the plaid aren’t lining up very well, for instance. I would also advise leaving a spare inch of breathing room, since metabolisms slow down with time and it’s good to have a little breathing/eating room. I’ve seen a few YTers tailor everything quite snug, then have to declutter it a couple of years later.

I am dying to see what you do with the dress!

That russet sweater was an especially great find. I have to admit the dress was a little bit of a letdown after all that lead up haha, but it definitely has potential with alterations and being styled. I'm so glad more people are on board with the idea of using your nice things in your daily life. Gone (hopefully) are the days of decorative soaps and china that lives in a cabinet (except for the lead-glazed stuff, that can stay decorative 😬). I have to mutter to myself "use the nice things" almost daily because otherwise we have stuff like expensive spices that go stale because we're saving them for something "special." 😅

nice gaiters 😊

Your new dishes are beautiful! The sweater with the oranges is so cute! I like your style

I enjoyed your video. You got some lovely items. Not sure about the final dress, but I’ll be interested to see what you do with it. I love shopping in charity shops and getting better quality for my money. I’ve had some great finds. It’s addictive!

I have only come across your video today! You have a new subscriber. I am a fellow Aussie & thrifter & I can see you have a great eye. I absolutely love Princess Highway too!! I look forward to seeing your videos in the future. ❤ from Brisbane

Poirot wears white spats with his pointy shiny patent leather shoes.

Such a good vibe watching this video! I always laugh when people talk about the "$ per wear" as ive been one to wear the same clothes for years till i cant mend it anymore. Easily hundreds of times minimum. So many great finds! Loooove the Gaiters, they are one of my fav old accessories that i wish would still in fashion. Such great potential with that dress, i hope it works for you well!