A woman's impressive thrift store find has delighted viewers online. Julia Reeves, known online as @julializreeves, shared her joy on on July 6 after stumbling upon her dream black bridesmaid dress for just $9.99.
captured Reeves' elation as she found the "perfect" dress, which usually comes at a higher price, and it has resonated with viewers, amassing thousands of likes and comments. "To celebrate my golden birthday coming up, where I'm turning 30 on the 30th, I thought it'd be fun to challenge myself to find 30 'gold star' thrift finds by my 30th birthday and share my finds to TikTok," Reeves, who is based in New York, told . "I'm also going to be a bridesmaid in one of my best friends' this year.
"I was committed to , and I came across this beautiful vintage Kay Unger black, tiered asymmetrical gown. I was so giddy that it was difficult not to get too excited right there in the store, but it was definitely getting a gold star from me." The dress cost Reeves $9.
99, while similar styles and other gowns by the brand can retail online for hundreds of dollars. "I found such a unique and gorgeous option that exceeded my expectations in so many ways," she said. "Now, the money I didn't spend on an expensive dress gets to be spent on my friend and her soon-to-be husband!" Viewers were able to see Reeves looking into the camera with a beaming smile before cutting to the sleek, long and slinky black dress she had discovered, featuring a ruched design.
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