Because yesterday was the first day of November, I decided to dress the part in shades of autumnal oranges and browns:
I found this dress last spring in a vintage store in Pittsburgh called Eons, and I get compliments on it every time I wear it. It looks like it could have come off right off the rack of Anthropologie or Modcloth. The dress is sleeveless and cotton, and it has a pretty, yet appropriate, V-shaped back. The construction of the dress is timeless; it's one piece, with a top that blouses out over the pencil-like skirt. It came with a sash that can be tied on the front, back, side, or anyone else you please.
I know I sing the praises of vintage clothing quite often, but it's a song I don't get tired of singing. If I had the resources (namely, vintage clothing stores that aren't 45+ minutes away), I would source an entire wardrobe from vintage clothing. Clothes just aren't made as well today, and it seems like clothes in the 40s-70s were made to fit women with curves. Sigh. /endrant. :)
Well, I'm off to read this year's Pennsylvania High School Mock Trial Case. I help the fiance advise our high school's team, and this year, the case is about saving endangered bog turtles from a pharmaceutical company's plant. I wish I were kidding. I will leave you with a picture of my inspiration for the trial:
Cardigan: Merona for Target, sz. small
Dress: Vintage late '60s/early '70s era
Necklace: Vintage '70s marble beads
Bracelet: Wooden '70s beads, compliments of MamaAllDressedUp's high school years :)
Shoes: Cole Haan Nike Air Lyric Bronze heel, sz. 7.5
I found this dress last spring in a vintage store in Pittsburgh called Eons, and I get compliments on it every time I wear it. It looks like it could have come off right off the rack of Anthropologie or Modcloth. The dress is sleeveless and cotton, and it has a pretty, yet appropriate, V-shaped back. The construction of the dress is timeless; it's one piece, with a top that blouses out over the pencil-like skirt. It came with a sash that can be tied on the front, back, side, or anyone else you please.
I know I sing the praises of vintage clothing quite often, but it's a song I don't get tired of singing. If I had the resources (namely, vintage clothing stores that aren't 45+ minutes away), I would source an entire wardrobe from vintage clothing. Clothes just aren't made as well today, and it seems like clothes in the 40s-70s were made to fit women with curves. Sigh. /endrant. :)
Well, I'm off to read this year's Pennsylvania High School Mock Trial Case. I help the fiance advise our high school's team, and this year, the case is about saving endangered bog turtles from a pharmaceutical company's plant. I wish I were kidding. I will leave you with a picture of my inspiration for the trial:
Isn't he cute?
Oooh I don't think I could hold that creature, I can feel his legs wriggling already. I love the autumnal foliage of your dress.
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