Beene and Orange

Today's outfit features one of my best vintage designer finds ever: this gorgeous 1960s Geoffrey Beene suit. 

I found it at a vintage fair for $40.00 for the entire suit - the vest-style jacket was $18.00 and the skirt was only $22.00. I was rightfully gobsmacked when I spotted the label inside! 

• Suit - Geoffrey Beene, vintage 60s, vintage fair; last seen here in September 2021 with pinks
• Sweater - Bartolini, consignment; purchased here for $26.00
• Boots - Clarks; last worn here in December 2021 with sequins and leopard
• Leather trenchcoat - vintage 70s, thrifted; last seen here in January

Working through my new-to-me purchases still - this lovely burnt orange wool sweater is the perfect layering piece for this suit. 

I think the flap pockets on the top portion are real, but I'm not going to start picking at the seams in there. 

The suit is just incredible quality - every time I wear it, I have a browse online to look for vintage Geoffrey Beene to see what mine's worth in the current market. 

Not that I've found anything even remotely as awesome as this. There was a similar-era 3-piece suit on a high-end vintage site (link here, 'cause I love) that recently sold for nearly $600.00, though - how cool!  

I wore a full vintage slip under all of this. 

Sadly, some of the skirt lining is starting to shred due to age (likely 60+ years), but I'm very careful with it, and the slip ensures it's protected from further wear and tear. 

Masked up: 

It has fabulously deep pockets, hidden down the side seams; the one on my left is where the zipper is hidden (not even a visible seam for the zipper!).  

Outerwear - it was slightly too chilly for this leather trenchcoat, but it matched so well. 

I must be down to pennies per wear on this by now - I've had it for well over 10 years but I haven't always tracked my outerwear. I don't think I paid more than $50.00 for it. 

Accoutrements: 

It's been cold and clear for the last day or so. 

• Fur scarf - thrifted
• Gloves - Ralph Lauren, consignment
• Mask - Lazy Susan's

The stuff: 

These boots are on their 34 wearing and are still going strong! 

Brutalist bling: 

I started off wanting to wear some of my amber jewelry with this, but that morphed into a Brutalist statement instead. 

• Necklace - vintage, vintage mall, gift from L
• Cuff - Robert Larin, vintage 70s, vintage mall, gift from L
• Pewter/gold bracelet - Robert Larin, vintage 70s, vintage mall, gift from L
• "Volcano" ring - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Chain ring - Taxco, Mexico, Charmaine's
• Square ring - thrifted
• Earrings - vintage mall
• Eelskin belt - Yves Saint Laurent, vintage 80s, thrifted

My heavy jewelry was a comforting weight. 

Stay warm as we launch into February, my friends!