Today was the first day of school for many. I always want to look my best for that first day.  I knew for weeks before today what I was going to wear, this Diane von Furstenberg silk wrap dress.  I had never worn a wrap dress before. It is basically like wearing a robe all day. Wrap dresses will never go out of style and are very forgiving and flattering. This particular version is navy and cream, has bust pockets and hip pockets and fits like a dream. How does one on a teacher’s salary afford such a luxury?  Thrift stores, eBay, sales, store reward cash and the like.  This little beauty just happened to come from a local hospital thrift store. Like most hospital thrift stores, it is run by little white-headed old ladies who wouldn’t know DVF from FTL.  This particular dress was only $14.  $14!!!  It looked and smelled like it had never been worn. Yes, I smell clothes before I buy them. Regardless of the non-odor, I did take it to the dry cleaners before wearing it.

I accessorized with small gold hoops, Timex men’s watch and Easy Spirit nude pumps. I get so many compliments on this Timex.  $70 at Macy’s and I think I even got it on sale for $40 or $50.  So much cheaper than the Michael Kors watches that will soon be out of style. I don’t wear clothes to advertise anyway. Let the designs do the talking, not the labels. All three of these items are beautiful and great quality.