I love old clothes. I guess it comes with the thrifting territory. I'm usually wearing vintage in every outfit I put together. Because I don't want to look like I'm wearing a costume, my retro looks are never all from one decade.
My outfit for my last momcation started with a retro inspired dress. Remember when I said, "I don't wear white because of the dirt factor"? If the Homegirl gifts you with a gorgeous white linen dress, then you absolutely must wear it. It was the perfect dress for the hot, sticky weather that landed in Chicago. I stayed away from all colored liquids though and I only ate air and sushi that I popped in my mouth whole.
Since all white is not my thing, I injected color with a vintage silk Vera scarf. The locs went up and I added a non-functional scarf. Head scarves are the perfect accessory when you want to add just a dab of retro. Get some. They're cheap.
I also wore my vintage bracelet that I thought for sure would end up marinating in the jewelry box. I don't attend a lot of events that require sparkly, ornate costume jewelry. I made an executive decision to just wear it. It's pretty. I'm alive. Two great reasons to wear it with whatever.
I knew I would be doing a lot of walking during my outing so I wore huaraches -- my teenage "go to" shoe. I am a year older today (yay, it's my birthday!) and obviously a little wiser. No more teetering around with my left baby toe screaming in pain (as much).
What about you? Do you ever go retro?
THRIFT + VINTAGE Vera Neumann scarf - rhinestone bracelet - Flamengo huaraches - Coach purse GIFT Christiane Celle Calypso linen wrap dress - diamond studs
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17 comments
happy birthday to you...happy birthday to you...{just be glad you can't hear me singin'!} love this dress + it's perfect with your hair up finished off with the scarf. and yes, i do like retro pieces...they are the perfect eclectic mix to your wardrobe.
That bracelet is so beautiful!
gorgeous dress Xo, Megan, www.TfDiaries.com
Happy Birthday!
You look so pretty!
-Ash
www.thestylizedwannabe.com
Happy happy! Such a cute outfit. I'm digging the whole retro vibe. I try but I end up looking like I'm wearing a costume. Maybe I should try your tip and add in other decades....
Happy Birthday. I love vintage stuff. Your dress is so cute. I am laughing about that baby toe screaming. I feel ya.
Happy birthday! I hope that you get everything that you wish for!
Love Love Love the bracelet!! Where did you find such a vintage piece?
I go retro in that I wear some things I've owned for decades. And when I do, someone invariably says, "I love that..."
As for white, I get it. I just bought some white shorts, and I may go through this whole trip without wearing them.
Your dress is lovely. What a good friend you have!
Happy Birthday! You look refreshing in that dress! Oh and I'm loving your new blog look too.
Happy Birthday...looking good!
Happy birthday. Your look is very summery and fresh. I like silhouettes from the 60s and 70s, I find them very flattering on me, so I try to incorporate them in my wardrobe. Unfortunately I don't have consigment/thrift stores nearby, so I don't have much vintage in my wardrobe.
Happy belated Birthday!
Happy Birthday! Love the look. Simple, yet elegant.
I hope you had a fabulous bday.....but just so you know, I'm really here for that bracelet, LOL. Gimme!!!
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Love retro! This is a beautiful dress, you styled it well.
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