{"id":3734,"date":"2018-07-10T13:12:58","date_gmt":"2018-07-10T13:12:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/?p=3734"},"modified":"2018-07-10T13:13:05","modified_gmt":"2018-07-10T13:13:05","slug":"perfect-wedding-guest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/perfect-wedding-guest\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect Wedding Guest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Summer is wedding season and you may have several nuptials events to attend, or perhaps even your own. Looking great, without overshadowing the bride or groom, is a must for any guest.<\/p>\n<p>Today\u2019s wedding party and guest attire can reflect any personality and style, but I always like a classic look including this simple dress, sandals and bag. Modeling for me today, is my friend Jeanette, who is no stranger to being the perfect wedding guest.<\/p>\n<p>Her navy floral sheath dress is from Maeve, which is an Anthropologie brand.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6803-e1531228116634.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6803-e1531228116634-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" data-size=\"4000x6016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6803-e1531228116634-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6803-e1531228116634-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6803-e1531228116634-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6803-e1531228116634-840x1263.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/> <\/a> It retailed for $158 but at my local Goodwill Keystone Area store it was a real steal for $5.50. This dress is casual enough to wear with a jean jacket or work appropriate with a blazer or cardigan.<\/p>\n<p>To add a pop of color, I included this London Fog brand bright red handbag.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6796-e1531228148519.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3738\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6796-e1531228148519-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" data-size=\"4000x6016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6796-e1531228148519-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6796-e1531228148519-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6796-e1531228148519-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6796-e1531228148519-840x1263.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/> <\/a> It\u2019s roomy enough to hold your phone to take pictures of the new couple and a pack of tissues for those sentimental moments. It sold for approximately $150 when new, but was priced at $4.97 at Goodwill.<\/p>\n<p>To reinforce the blue colors in the dress, I styled the look with a mosaic turquoise medallion necklace ($9.97)<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6810-e1531228101476.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3735\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6810-e1531228101476-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" data-size=\"4000x6016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6810-e1531228101476-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6810-e1531228101476-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6810-e1531228101476-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6810-e1531228101476-840x1263.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/> <\/a> and Franco Sarto navy wedge sandals. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6797-e1531228132467.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3737\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6797-e1531228132467-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" data-size=\"4000x6016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6797-e1531228132467-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6797-e1531228132467-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6797-e1531228132467-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6797-e1531228132467-840x1263.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/> <\/a>The sandals retailed for about $79, but Goodwill comes through again for $6.97.<\/p>\n<p>Being a perfect wedding guest isn\u2019t hard \u2013 find an outfit that is appropriate and stylish and celebrate the new couple! <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6790-e1531228161233.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-3739\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6790-e1531228161233-681x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"475\" data-size=\"4000x6016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6790-e1531228161233-681x1024.jpg 681w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6790-e1531228161233-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6790-e1531228161233-768x1155.jpg 768w, https:\/\/staging.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/DSC_6790-e1531228161233-840x1263.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/> <\/a>Goodwill Keystone Area stores offer dressy, yet distinct options for wedding gowns and mother-of-the-bride and bridesmaid dresses. Stop in your local store before the big day and save big!<\/p>\n<p>From my closet to yours,<br \/>\nKirsten<\/p>\n<p>Dress: $5.50<br \/>\nSandals: $6.97<br \/>\nBag: $4.97<br \/>\nNecklace: $9.97<br \/>\n<strong>Total: $27.41<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Retail: $400+<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/KirstenBlogHeadShot.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2276\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2276 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/KirstenBlogHeadShot.jpg\" alt=\"KirstenBlogHeadShot\" width=\"175\" height=\"162\" data-size=\"266x246\" \/> <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About The Blogger<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kirsten is a 40-something mom, wife and marketing professional. She loves all things crafty, tasty and fashionable, especially while being frugal. She enjoys hunting for treasures at her local Goodwill Keystone Area stores to decorate her home and wardrobe. Meet up with her at one of Goodwill\u2019s shopping events! Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yourgoodwill.org\/news-events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event pages<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Summer is wedding season and you may have several nuptials events to attend, or perhaps even your own. Looking great, without overshadowing the bride or groom, is a must for any guest. 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