Wardrobe | Back to Ol’ Bette
Sometimes pin-pointing your personal style can be a doozy. Personally, I feel doing so is rather overrated. Just wear what you want to wear, I always say! Who cares if your wardrobe is a little schizophrenic. I’m not ashamed to say mine harbors a few crazy personalities of its own. But I’ll admit, it’s nice to know what works for your body type.
I mentioned last winter that it seems the more layers I pile on, the more 1940s I feel. It could have something to do with my appetite for Bette Davis movies, or maybe a penchant for tailored yet feminine looks. With my curves, I can’t just shlop on any old big cozy thing without looking like a marshmallow and losing any appearance of shape I might have had. So I typically will chose more structured items, like warm hats, and woolly vests- I mean, who would’ve thought I could comfortably wear a sheer blouse during an Ohio Autumn?!
O U T F I T D E T A I L S :
blouse: Etsy Vintage | vest: Fab Gabs | hat: Medina Antique Mall | purse: thrifted
skirt: c/o ModCloth | gloves: UO 2010 | shoes: ASOS (they’re hiding in the grass!)
Hahah! Schizophrenic outfits is SO me. I don’t really have a “style”… I just wear what I like! Love it <3
That is one of the most adorable hats I have ever seen. You look super cute. xo, rv
http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/
you look so pretty!
love this little bow on your blouse! :)
http://microphoneheart.blogspot.com
you’re beautiful
you look absolutely stunning! i am loving the hat, also.
I love the tartan waistcoat. So gorgeous :)
Gorgeous as always, my dear!
xx.
This outfit is amazing. The black and white picture should be framed! I bet you felt lovely :)
-Arielle
humblepievintage.com
dressing for one’s body type is key. you do this quite well…love the vest/polka combo
OMG you look gorgeous.
And I agree, generally if you go with wearing whatever you like, a unique aesthetic will arise on its own!!
Amanda,
You look lovely!!!!!
~~Dena
love the vest and fur hat! i totttalllyyy agree… having a schizo wardrobe happens to the best of us ;)
Steffys Pros and Cons
That purse is AMAZING!! You look so perfectly vintage, I love it :D
Aya ? Strawberry Koi
I love this outfit! I really want a big Russian fur hat to last me the cold winter in Winnipeg, and hope I can pull it off as well as you!
My style is beyond schizophrenic…such an awesome way to describe it though! Gonna use that one from now on if it’s ok by you! Also, those gloves are everything-I’ve been looking for a pair like that for riding my scooter is this chilly weather!
Very pretty and very chic…loves!
well aren’t you just darling!!
Oh, I really like this outfit ! :D you look great
xxx, Mri
http://daydreamdoodle.blogspot.com
I loooooooooooove the vintage feel of your look today. That fur hat, the gloves and the sheer sleeves are so glamorous! And I totally agree. My wardrobe is all over the place. I can dress professional one day, punk the next and really dolled up the next without shame. ;-)
Very pretty. I can see the Bette Davis style in this, indeed.
Mandi. I cannot get over your amazing style choices! You always look so amazing and retro and beautiful! :)
Wonderful! I am absolutely in love with that purse; is there any information about the designer inside? I’d like to try and seek one similar to the one you have?
~k
Hi Katherine! The purse is really lovely. Though, it’s not in the best shape. I love that the inside has a hinged mirror attached! It looks like the buckle on the front of the purse says: Lov, Taylor. Hope that helps!
It’s still lovely, anyway, and maybe I’ll be able to find a purse like it.
Thanks,
~k
I must say, I love vintage clothing, and you and I have basically the exact same body shape! It is so inspiring to see how wonderfully you can put pieces together – I can’t wait to experiment and come up with my own style! Keep at it beautiful!!