WHAT I WORE: The Thirty Year Gap
No age gap- no matter how big- is too big of an age gap in my book. And no, silly, I’m not talking about dating older men! I’m talking about assembling a wardrobe. So many times people like to label themselves by what style of clothing they enjoy wearing. Preppy clothes, grungy clothes, ’90s clothes, or bohemian clothes. And I used to fret about where my style fit in all of these descriptors, because I like all of the clothes. I would wonder, hmmm… Am I more of a ’60s gal? Then how do you explain my love for ’40s fashion and ’70s collars?
But then I slowly realized, the fun of vintage fashion isn’t just about mimicking a certain style or decade, but for me it’s about the modern mix of it all. Here I am wearing a ’40s corduroy dress (at least, I think…) along with a ’70s plus size blouse and modern booties. It all makes sense to me, because I like it. So I think I’m done with those silly labels. Unless, of course, they’re those pretty labels that you find on vintage clothes. That’s a whole different matter!
O U T F I T D E T A I L S :
dress: vintage / shoes: Franco Sarto / blouse: thrifted / lipstick: Tarte / tights: Hue
I am totally the same way as you :) glad i’m not alone!
I love that you mixed things from different decades, you’re totally right, who says we have to fit in one category or the other? Love this.
Miche from Buttons and Birdcages
I love this, I completely agree! Just because you wear vintage doesn’t mean you have to look like you’re starring in a period movie. Fashion should be fun!
I love mixing eras! That way the outfit can reflect everything wonderful about YOU not everything wonderful about a time period.
Ooooh, well said! I like that!
That is a great outfit! I totally agree with your mindset. What does it matter?? Wear what works & looks amazing on YOU! Its called Mandi era!!
I wholeheartedly agree!
I love this post! My wardrobe and style is definitely all over the place too. I gave up trying to define it a long time ago…
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Love the color of the dress and the beauty of the black and white picture! I love what I love, gaps and all.
And THIS is why I keep coming back to your blog, Mandi!!! You are so genuine, real and uniquely you and I love it :) Thanks for inspiring me!!
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to all your posts! Keep up the excellent work!