A line dress / Pretty Polly striped tight / H&M black shoes, $24 / Leather tote / Forever 21 jewelry / H M scarve, $4.70 / Forever 21 bowler hat / Vinyl decal
Showing posts with label heels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label heels. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Friday, March 13, 2015
Friday the 13th
I'm not THAT superstitious, but it's still fun to play with the spooky atmosphere of a Friday the 13th. For this one, I celebrate with a sort of goth look, wearing all black and celebrating the scariest animal of all, the black cat. Depending on your local weather, a pair of black tights (maybe with a texture) might be in order.
Saturday, February 14, 2015
Valentine's Day
Being a bitter single, I wasn't going to bother with posting a Valentine's Day outfit. I mean, I'll just be working and then probably heading home to watch Netflix and knit, just like any other Saturday night. But I saw this dress and couldn't resist.
A bit literal? Sure. But it's a pretty dress. Besides, when else can you get away with a big obvious red heart on your bodice? The sweater and fedora bring it back to earth a bit, but beware: if your date is male and shows up in his OWN fedora, you might want to run.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Flapperish
A couple of weekends ago I went to this interactive play called Speakeasy Dollhouse. It's set during Prohibition, so everyone is encouraged to dress up in flapper styles. I didn't have anything that was perfect for the era, but I found a dress in my closet that I'd gotten during one of ModCloth's Stylish Surprise sales and never worn.
But in trying to figure out what to wear for this thing, as well as in trying to prepare a cosplay outfit for something a few months away, I started looking into plus size flapper clothes. The verdict: there aren't very many, especially if you have specific color needs. For my upcoming cosplay, I needed a white dress. Surprisingly, I found one on a Halloween costume website, but it's not exactly high quality. Unless you want to spend $400 on something, you're sort of stuck with cheapo party suppliers.
But I was browsing the Yours Clothing site earlier, not looking specifically for costumes, and I happened upon the fringed dress above. I'm sure someone who is better versed in historical styles could find some inaccuracies or anachronisms, but it's a pretty cute dress reminiscent of the flapper era. So I put it together in an outfit with some other pieces that reference the 1920s -- round toed shoes, pearls, a cloche, and a smaller purse (apparently clutches were all the rage, but that's not practical for everyday now). It may feel a little costumey, but if you swapped out the fishnets for opaque black tights and added a sweater or jacket, you could make it appropriate for regular wear.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Holiday Party
If you're invited to any events this holiday season, you might be worried about what to wear. You can't go wrong with a cute dress and chunky heels, especially if there's some sparkle in there somewhere. The white blazer is fresh, and helps go from day to evening if you need to get to a party straight from work. The red shoes throw in a pop of festive color.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Wordsmith
I'm obsessed with this tee. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to come in my size! I hope ModCloth (or the brand) decides to make this one more inclusive, because I would love to have it. Working in a library, it's right up my alley.
In the dreamworld of this shirt fitting me, I'd pair it with some nice high-waist skinny jeans and cute wedge heels. The book ring completes this by keeping with the literary theme of the top.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Mad for Plaid
I'm kind of in love with this look. The moto jacket and the plaid give it a bit of a punk feel, but the bucket bag and vintage-inspired heels tone it down and make it really now. This would be a great ensemble to wear to class and look put-together and polished but still completely fun.
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