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Woman Picks Up Rare Dress From Famous Film For A Steal, Plans On Selling It To Pay For Her Divorce
Woman Picks Up Rare Dress From Famous Film For A Steal, Plans On Selling It To Pay For Her Divorce

Woman Picks Up Rare Dress From Famous Film For A Steal, Plans On Selling It To Pay For Her Divorce

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Let’s admit it, when we go thrifting, many of us imagine ourselves finding some kind of rare piece of clothing or other kind of item for cheap, don’t we? Well, these dreams don’t stem from nowhere – some people actually end up finding something valuable, whether by its rarity, uniqueness, or meaning. 

One of these people is a Poshmark seller, who accidentally found an iconic designer wedding dress that was shown in the Sex and the City movie. The best part about it is the price she paid for it – in comparison to the real value of a dress, she paid only cents. So, when she revealed her plans to sell this dress, a part of the internet exploded with excitement.

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    While some of us only dream of finding something extremely valuable in a thrift store, other people get a chance to live out this dream

    White wedding dress found at thrift store, hanging on a wooden hanger in a room.

    Image credits: @aileenscloset90

    Like this woman, who accidentally found the Vera Wang dress from Sex and the City in one Goodwill selling only for $19

    You know thrifting enthusiasts keep saying that you can find amazingly great finds in thrift stores? Well, while some people even after spending rather a lot of time looking for these great finds leave empty-handed, other folks have way more luck in it. 

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    For instance, this TikTok user, @aileenscloset90 – she managed to snatch a fascinating piece of clothing in one of Chicago’s Goodwill stores. Her find? Oh, it’s a designer wedding dress from the movie Sex and the City. The best part about it – she paid only $19 for it. Yes, you read that right – $19. 

    In the TikTok video, the woman showed the dress itself and that it had a tag of Vera Wang, the famous American fashion designer who is best known for her sophisticated wedding dress and haute couture collections. 

    Close-up of a Vera Wang label inside a wedding dress, found by a thrift store shopper.

    Image credits: @aileenscloset90

    This exact dress, as we already mentioned, was worn in the iconic movie by its protagonist Carrie, when the character, before tying the knot with Mr. Big, has a photo shoot about being a 40-year-old bride. It features many different looks and wedding dresses, for instance, pieces from Carolina Herrera, Dior, Christian Lacroix, and, of course, Vera Wang. 

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    This exact dress, which allegedly is worth around $7,500, is made of a white strapless bodice with layers of soft feathery-like fabric flowing onto the ground. The look made such an impression on the movie’s fans that some of them understood what kind of dress it was from the second they saw it in the video, even before the creator told them it was it. 

    And that wasn’t the only reaction netizens had to this video. As soon as the OP revealed her plans to sell the dress for profit, her comments were flooded with possible clientele. Quite a number of women claimed that it’s their dream dress and it would be perfect for their wedding, likely trying to convince the video’s creator that they’re the ones to sell it to, making it rather overwhelming for the owner. 

    Woman in an extravagant wedding dress and veil, surrounded by people adjusting her gown, set against floral decor.

    Image credits: HBO

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    Granted, these weren’t the only reactions people had to the video. Some people were just congratulating the woman for finding such an amazing piece for such a small price, while others were salty their thrift stores never carry such treasures. Some were also advising her to not reveal the price she paid if she wants to make more – the dress is worth thousands, so she could make at least a good chunk of that. 

    There was someone who even wondered why the woman didn’t even want to keep the dress for herself, as it’s not like you find something like this on every corner. To this, she answered that no diet could make her fit into the dress, which is a size 4. 

    Besides that, it turns out the video’s creator is also in the middle of a divorce and is in need of money for it. On average, in the US, the total cost of a divorce can range from about $500 to $11,000 and higher, which isn’t that cheap.

    So, while maybe it would be nice to keep such a precious dress to herself as a collectible, in her case selling it just makes more sense. And it’s kind of symbolic – getting money for a divorce from selling a wedding dress – isn’t it?

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    Naturally, she bought the dress without any hesitation, and now she is planning to sell it for a higher price to make money to fund her divorce

    Goodwill store dress with a price tag, size 4, linked to Carrie Bradshaw's famous wedding dress.

    Image credits: @aileenscloset90

    Watch the video here

    @aileenscloset90 I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this dress. But I fear I may have bit off more than I can chew. It’s so big, so heavy. And I have no clue how to best sell it. Any help? #thrift#resellercommunity#resell#thrifthaul♬ original sound – Ashley Cano

    Many people flooded the video’s comments asking to be the one she sells the dress to or simply congratulating the woman for such an amazing find

    Comment by user Kiisu Kittens about Goodwill selling a used candle for $18.

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    Comment on Carrie Bradshaw's famous wedding dress bought for $18 at thrift store.

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    Comment saying, "Oh wow! Girl! That is the thrifting lottery!" about a thrift store find.

    Comment by Sydney Nicole about a perfect wedding dress from a thrift store, gaining 101 likes.

    Comment praising a thrift store shopper finding Carrie Bradshaw’s wedding dress with 56 likes.

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    Comment discussing Carrie Bradshaw's wedding dress designer, Vivienne Westwood, with 50 likes.

    Comment asking about the price of Carrie Bradshaw's famous wedding dress found in a thrift store.

    Comment from user saying, "You could resale for THOUSANDS!" about the famous wedding dress.

    Comment reading "girl make your coin" with 21 likes, related to thrift store find.

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    Comment suggesting vintage stores for famous wedding dress sale, showing a heart icon with the number 16.

    TikTok comment on Carrie Bradshaw's famous wedding dress find, noting it's worth $4,000 and calling it a nice find.

    Comment expressing interest in buying Carrie Bradshaw’s wedding dress from a thrift store find.

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    Comment on post about finding Carrie Bradshaw’s wedding dress, suggesting playing the lottery.

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    Comment about a $7000 price tag on a post related to Carrie Bradshaw's famous wedding dress.

    Comment on thrift store find of Carrie Bradshaw's wedding dress, asking "Where in Chicago?

    TikTok comment expressing surprise at thrift finds compared to personal experiences.

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    Comment from a user interested in Carrie Bradshaw’s wedding dress, expressing desire to purchase.

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    Online comment reading "Keep it" regarding Carrie Bradshaw's wedding dress find.

    Comment expressing excitement about finding the famous wedding dress in the right size.

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    Dizzie D
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is not the dress from the movie. Anyone can see how different it is. It’s just a copy is all.

    Janelle Collard
    Community Member
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thrifter scored big time! I agree with the "sell it at a high-end consignment store" comments.

    Judith Loomb
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. High end consignment stores take huge commissions..

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    TTorrest Author
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay. A Vera W**g at that price is an amazing find, but what would lead anyone to think it's THE dress from the movie? The colors look off and where's all the extra fabric on the train? In any case, I'd imagine there's more than one floating around.

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    Dizzie D
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is not the dress from the movie. Anyone can see how different it is. It’s just a copy is all.

    Janelle Collard
    Community Member
    Premium
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thrifter scored big time! I agree with the "sell it at a high-end consignment store" comments.

    Judith Loomb
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. High end consignment stores take huge commissions..

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    TTorrest Author
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay. A Vera W**g at that price is an amazing find, but what would lead anyone to think it's THE dress from the movie? The colors look off and where's all the extra fabric on the train? In any case, I'd imagine there's more than one floating around.

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