None of it's new, although this is only the second time I've worn these trousers.
- Silk cocoon - NancyMac, consignment; last seen here in July 2022 with brown linen and ruffles
- Blouse - Escada, vintage 80s, thrifted; last worn here in September 2022 with shiny bronze pleats
- Trousers - BCBG Max Azria, consignment; first seen here (4th outfit) in July 2022 with green Miu Miu
- Sandals - Chie Mihara; last worn here (2nd outfit) in May with psychedelic jeans
I was pleased with the rear view.
I like the surprise stripe on the back of my silk cocoon. I didn't realize that the print underneath showed through till I saw these pics uploaded.
Feeling louche-y and swooshy.
My coworker Ray admired my ensemble. "Great outfit!" Aw, thanks!
Without the cocoon, which I took off a couple of times - it likes to grab door handles, railings, chairs, drawers, you name it.
This top just screams "I'm from the 1980s!"
I can't resist the leopard plus gems plus chains.
It goes with the trousers well.
The stuff:
These shoes are shockingly comfortable - they don't squish my toes, and that's barely a one-inch heel. "Shoe Math!" I told my colleague Mike.
Gold bling:
I've had the belt since the 80s - I wore it to high school after filching it from Mom's dresser and never gave it back.
I've had it longer now than she did.
- Belt - vintage 70s, Mom's
- Hinged bangle - thrifted
- Leaf bracelet - thrifted, Sidney
- Silver/amber ring - consignment
- Brutalist rings - vintage 70s, vintage mall
- Earrings - Reiss, vintage 50s, vintage fair
I've had it longer now than she did.
Ooo, that blouse is a stunner, EVEN while screaming 80s! Perfect combo with colors, swooshiness, and how all 3 pieces flow.
ReplyDeleteAs for shoe math, yuh, I understand the concept, but these days I wince at the thought of not having feet in closer contact with the ground. Nonetheless, the shoes remind me of a much loved similar pair (mine in a burgundy and, if memory is correct, velvety material) from high school. Ah, the shoes I wished I saved, if only to admire in retrospect!
I’d love to see your Mom’s face (am imagining a big grin) when she reads this post…’ah yes, that belt…’. ;)
Cheers, Laurie
it's such a great blouse, thank you, Laurie! I enjoyed my swooshy ensemble.
DeleteYeah, I get that - I do worry about falling over in high platforms, even if they are a net-1-inch heel. Oh, your velvety burgundy shoes sound amazing!
Hee, Mom knows I have it - she's seen most of the stuff I "liberated" from her in the 80s ! :-D
Those trousers are magnificent and look absolutely incredible with the Escada blouse and silk cocoon. I'm swooning! But oh naughty you filching that belt from your Mom's dresser! Mind you, I have done things like that when in high school. And beyond! xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear Ann! I was very into looting my mom and dad's closets in the 80s - I had no money to buy clothes, and there were all these things "no one's wearing", I thought at the time.
DeleteI love the huge proportions of the cocoon top and the trousers, totally fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour Mum has so much treasure, aren't you lucky? xxx
Once again I'm loving how well all the colours coordinate there! those are awesome pants and I know you will get a lot more wear from them! I do have some similar pieces, a orange leopard tee and a burnt orange skirt and shorts, but I think the colours just won't work. I will have to try when it's warmer!
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