I wanted to sneak in wearings of both this dress and the leather waterfall jacket before I do my closet swap-over.
With new items, I like do a try-on the night before, to make sure I get my proportions right.
Which is how I ended up belting the leather jacket.
Much better than...
...this, which looks droopy with the dress. I'd wear this in a more casual outfit in a heartbeat, though.
The jacket was lovely to wear all day - I did roll the cuffs in the afternoon so that the sleeves would stay scrunched up my arm. I'm a fan of the scrunched sleeve - how else can you see my bracelets?
Here's the dress on its own (I have a vintage camisole on under it). It's a little poufy in the front boobular section.
And no pockets! Grrrr.
I'm afraid we have yet to achieve Peak Turquoise Dress.
Good from the back, though.
I might just layer stuff with it and wear it on its own in the summer.
I'm going to move the brown jacket in to my coat closet - it's cut more like an outerwear piece.
Incognito. Voila!
It was a bit chilly, but at least the sun was out.
I'll take it!
It does feel like spring is here (famous last words).
Accoutrements:
I was very happy with how well this scarf went with the ensemble.
- Scarf - Banana Republic, consignment
- Gloves - Principles, thrifted
The stuff:
I was happy to have zero toe issues with these skinny boots. They're so fun - look at those heels!
Blue and gold bling:
I knotted the long crystal strand to make it shorter.
- Belt - Emmanuel, vintage 80s, thrifted
- Crystal necklace/bracelet - Swarovski, CAB's mom
- Earrings - thrifted
- Bangle - thrifted
- Fulvia Ring - Wendy Brandes
- Scarab ring - Heidi Daus, vintage mall, gift from L
The little turquoise bead fell out of the top of the scarab ring at some point today, which was fine as it was scratched anyway. I'll have to stick a crystal in there.
Loving the cowgirl vibe, Sheila! You were right to belt the jacket, the proportions are just right and I always love to see those tremendous cowboy boots. Like the colour of the dress on you but as a garment its not speaking to me - maybe layered up it might be a bit more exciting.
ReplyDeleteCome on, Spring! xxx
Yeah, I won't be keeping the dress.
DeleteTurquoise is your colour! Lise
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit with a killer colour combo, but I confess, my eyes went straight to those boots. I think I'm in love! Those heels! x
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors for the dress and boots, everything goes so well together (of course!), and the proportions are perfect! Nice to be able to style the dress beyond being a “dressy” dress, makes it more versatile.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Laurie
I think you got the proportions just right by belting that jacket, and I am loving the pairing of turquoise and brown. I'm not 100% convinced on the dress - mainly due to the pouffy front boobular section - but the boots do make up for that minor issue. They're absolutely stunning. Oh, and please do thank your colleague for the earworm :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteI love the combination of blue and brown, in any shades. And now I have that song in my head.....
ReplyDeleteThis blue dress looks stunning on you dear!
ReplyDeleteAh, the belt really made the jacket work!
ReplyDeleteI agree it is not peak turquoise dress- the bottom is gawjus but the top is not as perfect. You make it work though! Kezzie x
I like the dress layered with the belted jacket and the boots. I think it is a bit risky on its own and in need of something else. But that is me.
ReplyDeleteGreetje