Darth Duster in Ultrasuede, Gold and Greens

I spent time last night trying on this outfit to make sure it all worked.

I hadn't yet worn this swanky vintage designer dress this season, and it was long overdue. I wore it as a coat/duster. 

• Ultrasuede shirt dress - Halston, vintage 70s, consignment; last seen here (2nd outfit) in January for Star Trek Brunch
• Top - Le Chateau, thrifted; last worn here in March under a Baroque blouse
• Silk trousers - Stella McCartney, consignment, Vancouver; last seen here in May under a red tunic
• Shoes - Chloe, consignment; last worn here in June with my red leopard suit

Castle view! 

It didn't stay very sunny and it wasn't overly hot. 

I knew I wanted to wear it over pants, and I liked the vibe with the cream loafers - these olive-ish spotted silk trousers completed the picture and gave it Swoosh Factor. 

The green sleeveless top is one of those useful small pieces. 

I was reminded how much I like this Ultrasuede dress. It's so soft! It has two huge pockets. And it billows out behind me when I walk. Cue the "Imperial Death March"!

Darth Sheila coming through! Sleeves down for sun protection. 

The stuff: 

The scarf inspired me to wear red lipstick! 

• Silk scarf - Lanvin, vintage, thrifted
• Earrings (worn through buttonholes) - vintage 70s, Mom's

Did you notice these clip-on earrings? I wore them clipped through two of the buttonholes on the front for a little extra shiny.

Gold-ish bling: 

I really liked how the necklaces layered. 

• Eelskin/gold-tone bracelet - vintage 80s, thrifted
• Gold chain - vintage 80s, gold-by-the-inch, Grandma J's
• Gold-tone chain - Monet, thrifted
• Gold-plated pewter and enamel pendant - Robert Larin, vintage 70s, consignment
• Gold-plated pewter necklace - Robert Larin, vintage 70s, vintage mall, gift from L
• Gold hoop earrings - 5th anniversary gift from L

Wait a second, something's missing...

There we go.

• Silver/crystal ring - Uffizi Gallery gift shop, Florence
• Malachite/gold-tone ring - vintage fair

Back tomorrow with Mom-Day - and cat pictures!