Shiny Brocade and Black Leather

Of course, I have been dying to wear this jacket since I got it.

But a long-sleeved, long jacket in summer? Can it be done? Well, yeah. I rolled up the sleeves and wore it open. No prob! I work in an air-conditioned office, plus it's not as hot out this past week.

I thrifted it for $34.50 this past weekend (here). I might have said, "CAW!" a few times to people today.

I did get a ton of compliments on it today, people noting the shininess, the colours (red, pink and gold), and comparing it to Indian sari fabrics (I wish!).

I also got a lot of double-takes. "Are you wearing a leather dress?"

You bet I am! Nothing like a "Short Skirt, Long Jacket" (thank you, Cake: YouTube - enjoy), in my opinion. I last wore this black leather dress in the 2013 January capsule (recap here), where I featured it 3 times. I did wear a red cami underneath it to keep myself covered up. That's a lot of leg.

Seriously spectacular fabric! Loved it! Back in 1999-2000 when I worked at Fairweather, I bought a similar jacket in gold, teal and navy blue: same length, same cut, not as shiny but really close style. So I would date this jacket to about the same era. I bet Aldo did a test run in a few stores to see if clothing would do well - since they don't carry clothing now, I'm guessing no.

The stuff:

I chose these wedges because of the flowers on the toes - I liked how they went with the floral brocade of the jacket. I last wore them here in June with my origami dress (2nd outfit). I should wear that dress again soon.

The bling:

I kept it simple due to the jacket. I wore the heart on my lapel.

Jacket (Aldo, thrifted), dress (Danier Leather, thrifted), shoes (Miz Mooz, consignment), pin (Smoking Lily), ring (some junk shop in the 90s), earrings (Foxy).