Hallowe'en is almost here! I'm so excited! Mostly I just want to show off my costume. Hee hee.
Today I went with sort of a Hallowe'en-them: creepy-crawlies.
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| Someone actually said I looked Christmas-y today. Really? Yeah, no. |
I added my black stomacher with a red belt over top - it's all about the accessories!
The stuff:
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| Ha! Boob shot! |
Dress (Plum), sweater (Jacob, consignment), boots (Marc Softwalk), scarf (Metrowear, San Francisco), earrings (gift from ex-sister-in-law), studded cuff (homegrown vintage, 80s), black cuff (Guess, thrifted), red/silver ring (Mexican, Oscar & Libby's), spider ring (homegrown vintage, 80s, gift from Mom & Dad), snake ring (homegrown vintage, 80s).
I love your plaid-tastic dress and creative stomacher. Totally awesome Beetle-Juice-ish tights :)
ReplyDeleteLove every bit of this! So perfect.
ReplyDeleteVery Original, Sheila!
ReplyDeleteisnt stomacher a 17th century piece of fabric on the bodice? I'm impressed with the vocabulary! I would call the belt an obi, but same thing!
Paula, yes, it is! Also the smaller boned piece that they wore underneath the dress, to hold in the stomach (hence the name). This is actually boned (albeit with plastic) and does up with hooks and eyes down the back. It's a brute to get on, and it sure holds my stomach in!
DeleteTo me, an obi is softer, without the stiffening, but also wide. Most obi-style belts do up with long ties so that they go around the body more than once.
I really love the whole outfit... it's so perfect as a tribute to Halloween and all things goth! I'm wondering about the scoop neckline under the square one. The whole outfit really is what I wish I'd been original enough to do myself when I could still get away with it!
ReplyDeleteI've also done this with a V-neck t-shirt underneath. I didn't worry overmuch about the neckline. :)
DeleteTotally Halloween without being kitschy! You rock the punk looks. Looking forward to your costume.
ReplyDeleteWhoa...those tights are fierce.
ReplyDeleteWay to give the plaid some true edge!
ReplyDeleteSo awesome. The plaid with the striped tights is killing me the good way and I love all the creepy accessories. I often have to turn my scarf down my back too, when real life begins (post-photo) : > Happy Halloween!!
ReplyDeleteYou're right! It IS all about your accessories! What fun you'll have today!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! I wouldn't have expected anything else from you though. =) Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome, Sheila! I love the stripey tights and belt over stomacher - wonderfully dramatic with that excellent dress!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute makes me think steam punk ~Love Heather
ReplyDeleteCute Halloween inspired outfit! I really like the accessories you chose :)
ReplyDeleteVery Vivvienne Westwood-ish!!! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your costume - but I love the punk rock vibe of this look! You sure know how to rock some awesome plaids!!
ReplyDeleteLove this look! The plaid with stripes is fantastic. And I'm a sucker for skulls anytime of year. That stomacher and belt combo is amazing! I like the creepy crawly theme!
ReplyDeletelove the sculls! never thought it would look so good on you!
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I can't decide what my favorite part of this outfit is. I love all of it!
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