Pull it Off: Style on a Budget

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You can put it on, but can you pull it off?

We saw this hot outfit on the left at the Kornerd.  These creative guys thought they could put a similar outfit together inexpensively.  Did they do it?

Name: Paul
Age: 28

What inspired you to recreate the runway look in the photo, yourself?
I like this look. It’s simple and quick, but looks good and well thought out.  I’ve had the vintage coat for several years, and I like mixing new stuff (the cords) with cool vintage items.

For which occasions would you wear this outfit?
It’s something I actually wear quite often.  It can be formal and not. 

Tell us how you brought the look together.  Where did you purchase the items and how much did they cost?
Vintage YSL velour blazer: Consignment store, $200
Vintage tee: Thrift store, $40
Vintage scarf: Thrift store, $10
Corduroy pants, American Apparel, $70

Total: $320

Name: Danny Age: 25 "I liked the look on the runway, because I love skinny jeans with an oversized sweater.  I also love scarves with every outfit, so any chance to throw a scarf on, I do" "I would wear this look every day, because this is how I like to dress." Vintage sweater: Thrift store, $15 Scarf: Thrift store, $5 Jeans: Cheap Monday, $75 Hat: Urban Outfitters, $40 Leather bag: Thrift Town, $1 Total: $91

Name: Jeff Age: 22 "I like the layered look, because the light scarf with the heavy jacket is a good combo for fall weather." "I would wear this out at night for a hot date." Pea coat: Clothes Contact, $20 Scarf: Free (from designer) Jeans: Villains Vault, $80 T-shirt: Free (a present) Total: $100

Name: Yasir Age: 32 "I liked the casualness of the jacket.  It had a non-sexual appeal.  It’s neither gay nor straight -- just current." "I could wear this look anywhere.  It’s simple." Vintage Dior sweater: Thrift store, $13 Jeans: Denim outlet, $65 Jacket: Kenneth Cole from ROSS, $190 Scarf: Street vendor: $10  Total: $278

Name: Mario Age: 27 "The loose turtleneck was inspiring. I also liked the ruffle edge.  It has a recreation look." "I would wear this to dinner party and maybe a fashion show. Cardigan: Mission Thrift, $7 Polo shirt: Mission Thrift, $5 Dolce & Gabbana jeans: Mission Thrift, $15 Scarf: Walgreens, $5 Belt: Unparreled Umbrellas, Free (from designer) Total: $32