Well, it's not a dress, so it must be old faves.
- Denim vest - Chiqle, thrifted; last worn here (2nd outfit) in May for a concert
- Shirt - Eddie Bauer, consignment; last seen here in July with a red leopard suit for another concert
- Skirt - Vivienne Tam, 2000 Fall Ready-to-Wear, consignment; last worn here in May 2022 with lavender
- Shoes - Enneagram Individualist, Fluevog; last seen here in June with blue and tweed
And an acid wash 80s-inspired vest, because duh. Acid wash!
And there you go.
I was slammed today at work, doing a lot of head-down finance stuff.
No time to chit-chat with my colleagues (boo). It's almost like the Before Times.
Incognito.
I had a plan to tie the scarf around my head (aka the Movie Star Wrap) if rain started, but it cleared up - sunshine is back, at least temporarily.
The stuff:
Superbly comfy shoes. And such vivid colours.
Heart bling:
Although I didn't build my outfit around the new-to-me silk scarf or velvet earrings, I keep my not-yet-worn accessories in eye range so that I remember I have them.
The skirt and those shoes are a match made in heaven! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vix!
DeleteYou've effortlessly combined classic elegance with a splash of 80s flair! The chrysanthemum skirt is a stunner, and the acid wash vest adds that perfect touch of boldness. Your style choices are always so interesting and fabulous! 🌼👚
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI love the combination of that floral skirt and those shoes. A white shirt is always a good pick. The denim vest is fabulous as well. The scarf is very pretty. You look chic.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ivana - I agree, I like a white shirt. Sometimes you just need something plain for all the bright stuff to shine.
DeleteHow beautifully the shirt and the shoes match! It's a fabulous outfit and I liked the scarf tied cowgirl style with the buttoned up waistcoat. Glad to hear you have sunshine - it was the same here and was 25 degrees - yippee!
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Thanks, Vronni! We're finally getting our hot summer weather!
DeleteTotally in love with that fab shoes and skirt matchiness!, so delightful and so vivid colours!
ReplyDeleteYou Rock!
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You know I love a good matchy-matchy, Monica! Thanks so much!
DeleteSurely this outfit more than makes up for yesterday's disappointing one.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the colour extravaganza supplied by your skirt and scarf, and those shoes have me swooning! xxx
It definitely does, thanks, Ann! I loved the scarf.
DeleteSkirt, earrings, scarf and shoes and in between the white blouse and acid wash vest…the latter two making it possible for the rest to brighten the day. Cheerful outfit so I hope your colleagues at least saw it, even if there wasn’t time to chat with them! I especially appreciate that an old favorite still tickles your fancy. I recently tried on a favored 3 year old dress and was chagrined to see it wasn’t making my heart sing. No fears…it will get another season to see how I feel about it!
ReplyDeleteCheers, Laurie
I ascribe to the "Cake and Icing" method of dressing, where the white shirt and denim vest are my "cake", balancing off the "icing" of all the bright colours and pattern. I don't think I saw too many people that day, so I'm glad you're here! Aw, sorry to hear your old fave didn't sing for you - time to let it go, maybe?
DeleteHmm, the dress has sentimental value…I bought it when shopping with Robin’s at-the-time partner of 6 years. She and I have remained in touch. Hence I’m willing to give it one more season. Or maybe do what you do with some of your older shoes and consign it to, in this case, a museum of sentimental pieces in a clothing bin.
DeleteAw, that is nice that you have this memory, Laurie. Give it another shot, but if you are keeping it purely for the memories, then archive it.
DeleteLove how you've styled your denim vest with a crisp white shirt. I have a vintage Wrangler denim waistcoat that I rarely wear as I just can't seem to make it work for me, but equally, I can't bear to part with it. You've inspired me to persevere! x
ReplyDeleteI love vests for adding that extra something to an outfit, Claire. Ooh, sounds like you have a treasure - I hope you can style it to your satisfaction!
DeleteI love the layering of the best and how well it works with that pencil skirt to create the perfect office outfit for you :) I'm starting to feel a bit lost with office style now I'm back in the office more days a week. There's the super casual people (one of the guys was in shorts the other day) and then people back in office wear and I'm not really loving my pencil skirts as much as I did pre pandemic. I think I just need to keep trying more things and find what works now.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Mica! I know, office style is challenging in these hybrid times! What to wear?? One doesn't want to be too casual, but a suit feels like too much. Play around until you find what is right for you.
DeleteThat's a beautiful skirt! I wrote these lenght and design all through my 30s! In black a lot of course lol.
ReplyDeleteI love a good classic pencil skirt, even a black one - and it doesn't surprise me that you go for black, Nancy! :D
DeleteIt is a fabulous skirt so no wonder it's hung around for so long. I really like it with the white shirt and denim vest.
ReplyDeleteIt really is - if it stops fitting me (it's snug), I'll archive it, never for us to part.
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