I know I look even more awkward than normal in these photos, but it's because I was slowly freezing to death! The weather here is a bit unpredictable (which is more similar to North Carolina than I originally thought). It was in the 70s during the strawberry sweater photoshoot and the 40s during this one! We had to swing back around to the apartment and grab our big coats before going grocery shopping.
(I shouldn't complain, though. I do love the cold. I was just ill-equipped.)
You know how every now and then something amazing pops up in a thrift shop and you can't believe your luck? People with good memories will recall that I thrifted this dress earlier in the spring. I think it was exactly as the hot weather kicked in, so all I could do was hang it up and wait for.. well, now. I remember that it was just hanging on the rack, surrounded by unfortunate denim and corduroy dresses, and I felt like maybe the whole thing was some kind of trick. The condition is pretty amazing for its age.. I think it's missing a belt, but that's all. And it fits perfectly! Usually I'm reluctant to wear longer hems because I'm so short (5'3"), but there's no way I'm altering this thing. And it's just so soft.
This picture is so Brady Bunch. "Hi, we're the windswept hair family!"
Thrifted '70s wool dress
Target tights
Seychelles heels
That dress is so pretty! I'm going to my thirft store on friday! I can't wait!
ReplyDeleteI love the colour and this dress looks so soft and cosy!what a find!
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I love, love your hair cut! I can totally see you rocking this look as a librarian. :)
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The dress is marvelous! The colour is absolutely perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love your colorful style but somehow this very neutral tone outfit suits you! It's nice that both work for you.
ReplyDeleteI love that dress, it looks so nice and soft! I've never found anything nearly this nice at the thrift shops around here!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is a great find! And I don't think it needs shortening.
ReplyDeleteI love your outfit! Your hair looks amazing in these photos. What's wrong with the Bradys? :) xx
ReplyDeleteMarja: Good luck!! I haven't been thrifting since I've been here, which is ridiculous.. hopefully I can fix that soon.
ReplyDeleteElekon: Thank you! It really is super soft and warm.
Anon: Why thank you very much!
Isabel: Thank you! I normally wouldn't go for that color, but this dress is breaking my rules all over the place, haha.
Fia: Aw thanks! That's something I really need to remember-- I usually avoid those neutral tones, but sometimes it's nice to step out of my box a little.
Kellie W: It was such a fluke! I've found some great things, but this is definitely one of the best.
northwest is best: Oh I'm definitely not touching it! It's just my own weird insecurity about long dresses.
Charles: Thank you so much! And haha nothing at all! It just cracks me up that our hair seems to match.
I hate having to put things in the cupboard and wait to wear them! I just bought three pairs of pants like that... but it was worth it.
ReplyDeleteYour haircut is so adorable, you look just like a little pixie :D
Also, we're the same height, *yay*
you look so cute! like a fab 70s librarian.
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