A Painty Skirt and Velvet Military Jacket

I couldn't wait any longer to wear this gorgeous velvet military-inspired jacket.

This is completely in my wheelhouse. I might have to dress up as a pirate again! 

• Velvet jacked - Zara, consignment; purchased here for $30.00
• Top - Beechers Brook, vintage 90s, thrifted; last worn here (3rd outfit) in September 2023 
• Skirt - Soaked in Luxury; last seen here for a Mom-Day at Lochside Trail in February
• Shoes - Summertime Moonbeams, Fluevog, consignment; last worn here with some staid plaid in March

I was really careful with the gold cording, but I did stroke the soft velvet. It's so lovely, and so well made (it's made in India). 

Hard to believe it's Zara! I feel like it's going to be a classic for me. 

I paired it up with my painty skirt, a Dots find from a while back. 

It's just the right length not to get caught on things. 

Without the jacket - I wore red to match the lining. 

I took it off after doing the stairs. 

Done up - it does look very band-leader-esque or My Chemical Romance, doesn't it?

I'm saying that in a good way - I like that look! 

Incognito. 

No one will know it's me. 

The stuff: 

Clompy shoes. I enjoy stomping around in them. 

Gold bling: 

Wait, something's missing...

• Bangle - thrifted
• Mesh bracelet - vintage 70s, Mom's
• Earrings - vintage 70s, consignment
• Gold/amethyst ring - Frances Jewelers, c. 1965, Dad's
• Amber ring - c. 1996

I still had my belt on! 

Such a good match for the earrings. 

• Belt - Sangiorgio, vintage, consignment