From Hand-Me-Downs to Haute Couture: Discover Her Secrets to Vintage Fashion Success!

From Hand-Me-Downs to Haute Couture: Discover Her Secrets to Vintage Fashion Success!

Her style: Totally **eclectic**! Wake up feeling **fancy**? It's vintage Chanel and stiletto Louboutins time! Channeling **grunge** vibes? Rock those hand-painted Carhartt coveralls and Dr. Martens. And let's talk **bling**—accessories are a must!

Fashion roots: One of 14 siblings, learned from the best—Mom! Her secret? Buy smart, and your clothes last forever. From childhood hand-me-downs to becoming a vintage **fashionista**—it's all about those gorgeous lines and fabrics you find in thrift stores.

Fashion icon: Flashback to 1986, working at Bamberger’s (hello, Macy’s!). Enter Marion Freese with her jaw-dropping fashion sense—pattern mixing **wizardry** and textures that scream a million bucks. In her 90s and still dazzling—talk about goals!

Best. Fashion. Buy. Ever: Snagged a fabulous vine leaf belt from Chanel’s 1992 collection for just $400 in Virginia. Guess what? It just flipped for $8,400 on 1stDibs. Now that's a **steal**!

Aging? Aging who? Exactly!

Favorite shops on Main Line: Head to Rachelle Boutique and Designer Consignment, G. Marie Vintage, and Revivals Boutique for some killer finds.

Makeup tip: Not big on makeup? Me neither! But a bold lip on models during fashion shows? A total game-changer.

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Favorite fragrance: Gabrielle Chanel by Chanel—it's divine!

Why fashion matters: It's art, and you're the canvas! Your attire says it all. Remember: You own the clothes—they don’t own you!

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5. The napa goatskin Chloé Marcie ballerina flat perfectly merges a Mary Jane vibe with classic Parisian flair. Available at Boyds.

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