Wednesday, February 15, 2012

springtime in the winter



I don't wear a lot of these straight-up vintage dresses anymore, but these warm springy February days just seem to scream out for them! This sweet little violet number was purchased in Austin, Texas several years ago (here I am wearing it in 2009!). I fell in love with the big peter-pan collar and the subtle tribal print, the latter of which makes it kinda perfect for this day and age considering the tribal craze going on! All the more reason to give this dress another outing in the sun. I try to keep from being too costume-y by pairing it with my ole faithful lace-up military boots. 

These kinds of dresses exist for simplicity; throw them on with a ribbon for a belt and you are well outfitted for lunch dates with lovely sisters and mothers. These photos were taken right outside of Leon's Full Service in Down Town Decatur. Eat their french fries. Right now. Do it.


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Wearing:
Vintage 50's dress from Austin, Texas
Gray tights
Lace-up military style boots from Underground Atlanta
Mustard cardigan bought in China
Tapestry clutch from thrift store.
Ribbon for belt and in hair.

15 comments:

Sunjo said...

I love this vintage look on you!

Eyeliah said...

Not costumey at all for sure, I really like it.

mispapelicos said...

You look so lovely in this dress, and the little vintage purse is so cute.
Have a lovely weekend, gorgeous.
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Rachel Louisa. said...

So very sweet, I love it! I always balk at wearing such dresses, mostly because I really think I look like I'm playing dress-up... I'm too damn little, haha.

Virna Ívinna said...

Beautiful look! =D

Sasha said...

I love vintage dresses like this, my friends say I look like a pilgrim but what do they know haha - I love the length! Are you tall?

Magnet said...

The dress is adorable! It kind of makes you look like a cute little village girl haha xD

Leslie Quiros said...

I am definitely enjoying this spring weather!! cant ait for it to actually start tho!
xo,
LMQ

Lydia Armstrong said...

The ribbon is a great idea. The cur of this dress is gorgeous-- I love the nipped-in waist and cute little collar.

Samatha @ Donna Karan designer said...

I'm an avid fan of vintage style, I'm glad you wear the dress than to just keep it in the closet!

Cameron Adams said...

Viva Vintage

STYLE MARMALADE said...

The dress is so adorable :)

Isabel Bianchi said...

AMAZING dress!! You look adorable!!
xoxo
MY LITTLE SUEDE SHOES

ADOREDVINTAGE said...

So stinkin cute!!!

Unknown said...

Love this look! The colors of the cardigan and the dress contrast so well!

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