Tuesday, October 19, 2010

And everything nice

Dress: Modcloth;
Black bow tank (underneath): Target;
Shoes: Aerosoles.


Happy Tuesday! I've started including links in my outfit roundups, so you can see how I've previously worn an item.

I borrowed this dress from my sister when I went home to visit. Since we're different heights, the very short length on me seemed to exaggerate the flaired silhouette. It seemed almost like a vintage little girl dress, and it definitely reminded me of something  Sally Draper from "Mad Men" would have worn. Plaid? Yes. Short little-girl length? Yep, yep.

I took these photos at a nearby park. To balance the vintage feel of the dress, I paired it with some matching but modern heels. I ended up really loving this outfit -- the short length felt pretty daring, but I loved the vintage-y look to it.

What sartorial dares have you recently made?

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19 comments:

  1. Lovely outfit! I also like your idea of linking back to previously worn items - I should start doing the same, would you mind?

    Cheers,
    poet

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  2. Totally Sally. Especially with the shoes. I love it.

    I also love the color and print on you. Fabulous dress!

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  3. I was definitely eying that dress at one point on ModCloth, but I love what you've done with it a lot more than anything I'd have tried!

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  4. Ooh, the shape of the flared skirt is just adorable. And I really like what you've done with the layering on the top. You are a constant reminder of how different dresses can create such different, and wonderful, looks.

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  5. I belt ,belt and then I belt again my outfits.It seems like my wardrobe has expanded.

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  6. black & blue.
    checkered,
    girly.
    love it!

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  7. Glorious! And the layered ruffles are such fun.

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  8. very lovely. The blue/black plaid is great - that shade of blue is especially pretty on you!

    My biggest sartorial dare recently was purchasing a mustard yellow sweater that I fell head over heels for. It's a color I've never worn near my face, but if I add some bright lipstick and lots of blush, it doesn't totally wash me out. mustard yellow, here I come.

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  9. the blue plaid is great on you!

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  10. That has to be my favorite outfit of yours! And I am so jealous that the weather is nice enough to wear that without tights or a cardi!! Love it, I think that royal blue is a good color for you!

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  11. That is a great dress and you look fabulous in it. That blue is definitely one of your colors!

    http://southerncomfortga.blogspot.com/

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  12. How cute!! love gingham..and very sweet of you to include the links dollie!

    Read my Interview with Susan @ ModCloth♥

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  13. I actually thought this dress looked like an edgier version of the dress Betty Draper was wearing in the finale when she lies down on the stripped bed....

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  14. Oh what a great dress! You're looking very cute. Suits you sooo well. xx, Alice :)

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  15. I am cold looking at this summer dress!

    However, you look gorgeous!

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  16. You are soo photogenic!

    That dress is really flirty and cute. And I love the shoes you paired with it. Absolutely unexpected and they work like a charm.

    Leaving the House in THIS?!?!

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  17. This is super cute!! I love the tank with the dress too! That park is a great location. I think I'm saving my sartorial dares for next week. :)

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  18. Love the dress but, I'm a little jealous you're still wearing sandals. It's wayyyy too cold here for that...

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