101 Secondhand Fashion Finds under $100

To celebrate the 101st Long Live Letter 💌

If you’ve never been thrifting in Iowa…you don’t get it.

Can you believe we’re here? To you, this might be an email you occasionally open full of eBay links and musings with varying degrees of relevancy. I get it. To me, it’s the kind of work I’ve dreamed about doing since I was a tiny thrifter. It’s a dream come true! And to show a little bit of gratitude, I’ve decided to compile a list of 101 secondhand finds on the internet, all under $100.

In a vintage shirt trying to look like a serious writer after getting into Bennington lol.

If you’re my publisher reading this, no, this is not a thinly veiled attempt at procrastination. It’s a chance to reveal my watchlists on all my fav platforms and get some really, really good clothes into the hands of my beloved readers. Thank you so much for being here. If you can’t afford to subscribe to my Paid letter, message me. If you can, join the fun. It’s an absolute honor to shop secondhand alongside you all <3

Enough intro—let’s get into it! I’ll be organizing (loose interpretation of this word) by category. If you buy anything, comment below. We all want to see how you’ll style it! Tag me on IG! Send me an email waxing poetic about a meet cute between you and a pair of lace-up rain boots!

Whole outfit’s vintage <3

Pants

Military issue pants for wearing with frilly tops. ($60)

Rachel Comey pants you’ll have for decades. ($65)

Orange tag Levi’s for less than you’d find them in Brooklyn. ($90)

Ok Iowa! Love the bottom on these camo pants. ($28)

Anyone order a pair of one-of-a-kind Oscar de la Renta pants? ($80)

Another pair of vintage Levis. These are super short. ($45)

Super easy linen pants for summer. ($35)

Sheer floral black pants. I mean, come on. ($20)

Pleated Dior trousers. Fun! ($25)

Cool leather pants that you’ll actually wear. ($40)

Dresses

Silk linen blend made for hot nights. ($25)

I loved wearing this dress for third dates. ($20)

If you read

Joanna Goddard

, this Creatures of Comfort dress is for you. ($100)

Blacktie knock out from Galvan. ($95)

A perfect shirt dress from Jil Sander. ($99)

Here’s to all the cottagecore girls. ($30)

Slinky little red silk dress from Ann Taylor. ($25)

I find this cut of dress so flattering. ($40)

ALC dress you’ll wear 100x. ($70)

This is the kind of dress I want to wear all day. ($40)

Another Batsheva pick. I adore this! ($100)

Easy linen blend floral dress. ($29)

A truly exceptional cocktail dress. ($98)

Like overalls? This dress is for you. ($30)

A 1920s beauty. ($90)

Shoes

Paloma Wool woven slides—yum. ($50)

Flat Manolo Blahniks are underrated. ($80)

Your fall self will thank you for these boots. ($85)

Perfect little block sandals in black. ($90)

Vintage Escada Sport slides ohhhh. ($58)

Sexy clogs. Trust me. They exist! ($75)

Periwinkle and white Ganni loafers. ($80)

These are a better version of something you’d find at Zara. ($40)

Jimmy Choo moto boots, if you’re that kind of girl. ($98)

Cherry red clogs for the cost of an iced Matcha. ($12)

Prada ballet flats that feel very 2024. ($50)

Satin. Phoebe Philo Celine. Slip ons. ($78)

Something for the guys. I love these Gucci loafers. ($48)

Nike slips ons I’ve never seen before. ($40)

Brand new sneakers for maybe one third of their normal price. ($26)

Statement sandals from Marni for your simplest outfit. ($90)

These are shoes for an Outfit, not for comfort. ($60)

A really elevated pair of black lace up sandals. ($95)

Could these boots solve rainy day outfits? ($100)

Try out silver ballet flats (a la Jessie Cohen) for cheap. ($10)

Jewelry

Statement sterling silver earrings. ($30)

Lapis is one of my favorites. This pendant is stunning. ($83)

These flat beads are good for those apprehensively getting into beaded looks. ($40)

Into something a little Victorian? ($32)

Something simple and two-tone. ($83)

How about an 18k gold and black enamel pinky ring? ($95)

Lime green enamel statement ring. ($60)

Another neutral-ish statement necklace. ($45)

A very

Harling Ross Anton

fish necklace moment. ($50)

Malachite and sterling silver bracelet. ($75)

Beautiful pendant you can slip into a chain you already own. ($85)

Shell clip on earrings that feel impossibly modern. ($45)

Sterling silver cowboy charm bracelet. ($60)

Will someone buy this vintage RL necklace before I do? ($70)

Statement-y two-tone earrings. ($75)

Bags

A Bottega Veneta coin purse for the cash user among us. ($90)

Vintage Coach in a very EV red. ($80)

It’s a cowhide Clare V. crossbody bag. I don’t know what else you need to hear. ($70)

This is a smart way to see if you’d actually use a Gucci Jackie. ($16)

Colorful basket bag that closes. ($44)

If purple is your color, this bag is for you. ($20)

Cooler than a Baggu for groceries, IMO. ($20)

St. Agni who? ($29)

Reinvent the dress you’re tired of wearing to weddings with this clutch. ($24)

A cool wallet from Proenza Schouler 2010. ($78)

Love a cobalt moment. This one’s old Loeffler Randall. ($50)

A woven leather bag doesn’t have to be expensive. ($50)

Fringe is having a moment. Embrace it with this beaded bag. ($38)

Might be my favorite of the mix. It’s something I think my little sister would love. ($40)

Ok, maybe this one is my other favorite? Vintage Kate Spade gets me. ($40)

Tops

Go hawks! Objectively, this is a great vintage sweatshirt. ($35)

Velvet cheetah Batsheva. What’s not to love? ($65)

Giddy up with this gingham Western shirt. ($25)

NWT Paris Georgia top for a sexy summer. ($75)

Darling Doen top. ($95)

This J.Crew Collection silk blouse feels like a storybook. ($50)

If you work in an office, this is what I’m imagining you wear. ($30)

Cheeky NY vintage tshirt. ($25)

I’m obsessed with this strapless shirt. ($50)

Go for this instead of something from Zara. ($32)

Puffy sleeve and black from Ganni. ($50)

Get into this sheer striped green turtleneck. ($15)

A very 90s J.Crew denim shirt look. ($68)

Yum! This cobalt RL cashmere and wool sweater. ($70)

This is an XL Boys rugby shirt. ($25)

Jackets

Shall we start with the best? Contrast stitching leather trench. ($70)

Denim chore jacket per my recent Tiktok. ($72)

A light, linen jacket perfect for summer. ($50)

Not your mom’s quilted jacket. ($40)

Can you tell I like a certain kind of jacket? This one’s great with jeans. ($15)

What’s not to love about a camel wool blazer? ($84)

Something ladylike in white tweed. ($15)

Delicious chocolate brown suede fringe jacket. ($45)

A really good Patagonia fleece that’s cooler than new ones. ($40)

A varsity jacket really does upgrade any outfit. ($40)

Thank you for reading Long Live. It means so much to me. You can shop my favs here, follow along on Instagram + Tiktok, shop my Notion template, and as always, respond to this dispatch for my direct line x

And if you make any purchases, comment below!! I can’t wait to see them on you all.