Remember this $80 sweater from Ann Taylor? I bought it so I would have something up-to-date to wear with this thrifted skirt. I loved the wooliness and plaidness of this skirt when I spotted it at the YWCA Treasure Chest. I loved it more when I noticed it had a very small waist, so it was designed to sit high, and the tag looked pretty old. I loved it best when it only cost $1.

So I figured it was okay to spend $80 on a sweater to go with it.

• Sweater: Ann Taylor
• Skirt: thrifted
• Tights: Target
• Shoes: Dansko’s from Head’s shoe shop in Lincoln Village