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thriftywifehappylife

Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
A mix of affordable retailers + thrifted fashion
👨‍✈️Wife + Mom of 2 💙💗
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2016 Trends that are In and Out of my Wardrobe in 2016 Trends that are In and Out of my Wardrobe in 2026! Part 1! 

As a millennial, the trends of the 2010’s had such an influence on my style. It was the time in my life that I really started to explore my own unique sense of style and dress for me. 👗

These are some of the trends from that era that have stayed in my wardrobe and the ones that I have left behind. 

Look for part 2 soon! 

🛍️Comment LINK for the shopping links to the outfits shared in this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5O6O9

#2016 #2016trends #styletips #
American Eagle In-Store Pant Try-On I haven’t sho American Eagle In-Store Pant Try-On

I haven’t shopped at @americaneagle in a minute so I decided to stop in and try some styles out! Here are some comfortable winter pants I tried! 

✨I’m 5’1 and typically wear a 0/short or xsmall!

1️⃣ Strigid High-Waisted Stovepipe Jean-
0/regular
2️⃣ Dreamy Drape Stretch Super High-Waisted Baggy Wide-Leg Jean- 0/short
3️⃣ Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Pull-On Pant- xsmall
4️⃣ Cozy Dreamy Drape Low-Rise Ultra Wide-Leg Jean- xsmall
5️⃣ Everyday Luxe Wide-Leg Sweatpant-xsmall
6️⃣ Aerie Jet Setter Jogger- xsmall

🛍️ Comment SHOP and I’ll send you the shopping link for this post! 🔗 https://liketk.it/5NPhb

#americaneagle #aeriereal #comfypants
A week of winter workwear! ❄️ Need some winter wo A week of winter workwear! ❄️

Need some winter workwear inspiration? Here are some affordable outfits that will keep you both warm and stylish in the office or classroom! Which look is your favorite? 

🛍️Comment WORKWEAR and I will send you the shopping link! 🔗 https://liketk.it/5NCg8

#workwear #winterworkwear #winterstyle #outfitideas
What’s In and Out in My Winter Wardrobe in 2026! ❄ What’s In and Out in My Winter Wardrobe in 2026! ❄️

These are the pieces I’m either still reaching for or have left behind in my winter wardrobe. That doesn’t mean I never wear them anymore, and it doesn’t mean I won’t rotate them back in at some point. It simply means my style has shifted and these are the things that are currently making me feel good wearing! 🤍

Let me know which styles are out in your wardrobe and what you’re still loving! 👇

🛍️Comment LINK and I will send you the shopping link to the winter outfits shared in this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5NxFu
My most worn winter coats this year! ❄️ Michigan My most worn winter coats this year! ❄️

Michigan winters are tough but I always find having winter coats that you love will help you get through the cold months. Here are my most worn winter coats this year! 

1️⃣ Quince Down Puffer Jacket- This coat feels like I’m wrapped up in a cozy down comforter! I love it and it’s so warm! 
2️⃣ Gap Factory Relaxed Topcoat- I love the oversized fit of this wool coat! It comfy and stylish! 
3️⃣ Quince Wool Single Breasted Coat- This wool coat is so nice! I love the chocolate brown color! It really elevates my outfits when I wear it!
5️⃣ DKNY Black Puffer Coat- This coat was a Costco find! I have been hunting for something like this for a while and I couldn’t resist the price at only $25!! I can’t link it for that price, but I did find some similar coats to it! 

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#wintercoats #winterstyle #petiteblogger
What I Wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! 🤍 What I Wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! 🤍

Another week of the real winter outfits I wore wore this week! Which day is your favorite? 

🛍️Comment OUTFITS AND I will send you the shopping links to all my daily outfits! 

#dailyoutfits #momoutfits #realoutfits
Sweatpant Jeans for Less! 👖 I’ve been loving the Sweatpant Jeans for Less! 👖

I’ve been loving the viral sweatpant jeans everyone has been sharing lately—but when I saw the price, they were way out of my budget.

So I went on the hunt and found 2 great alternative options around $50 to try instead!

1️⃣ Gap Factory
I paid $34 for these! They’re super comfortable, and I love the fit. They fit TTS—I’m wearing a 25/short. They also come in petite sizes, but they’re selling out fast!

2️⃣ Amazon
I paid $49 for this pair, and they are SO good. I love the fit and how they really suck everything in. I did size down to a 24 because they run big.

🛍️ Comment SHOP and I’ll send you the shopping links from this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5MGtK

#sweatpantjeans #petitejeans #winterstyle
Winter Outfits to Copy! ❄️ If you are like me, wi Winter Outfits to Copy! ❄️

If you are like me, winter is a hard season to dress for! That’s why I rounded up 15 of my favorite winter outfits that I have worn this season so far! 

✨Comment WINTER and I will send you the blog post with all the shopping details! 🔗https://thriftywifehappylife.com/2026/01/what-i-wore-everyday-mom-winter-outfits-to-copy/

#winteroutfits #momoutfits #momstyle
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