Sunday, November 18, 2012

Thrift Away

I quite liked this stretch denim dress that I found in  a thrift store but it just wasn't generous enough in the hip area for my generous pear shape. I decided to take a page from Sally at http://www.alreadypretty.com/ and try layering a dress over a dress (or in this case a knit skirt). I'm kinda liking it.

Dress, skirt and boots, all thrifted. Tights from We love colors. Accessories, accumulated over the years.

Check out other women playing dress-up at: http://notdeadyetstyle.blogspot.ca/2012/11/visible-monday-73-crisp-white-mans-shirt.html

And yes, I am still painting.....

cervus argentum #1

11 comments:

Unknown said...

This combination of dress over skirt worked really well! And I like how you've accentuated your slender waist (lucky you!) with the belt.

Patti said...

Yes! Great idea, and I like the bright tights for accent/fun. Thanks for linking up to Visible Monday. Love your new painting too.

Unknown said...

I like it, layering a dress over a dress is very clever and i love you blue tights!


Arianex

Unknown said...

Love the denim dress over those tights.

sabine ingerl said...

i love chemise dresses, yours is beautiful! i also have a black dress and i layer it with pants. it's a great idea to layer it with an other dress. the blue tights i love it!

Kaffesoester said...

What a great way to get around the too tight issue, you look fantastic in this outfit! I love the colour on your tights and necklace, and the belt just give you a perfect waist! Well done!

Sheila said...

Fabulous dress! I love layering skirts and dresses under other dresses. The turquoise is awesome with this outfit.

I saw your comment that you'd been here in town. Drop me an email next time you're in Victoria and we'll have some tea and maybe hit a thrift store!

Anonymous said...

That is a great tip - wearing a dress over a skirt - and it looks great on you. I love the flexibility of today's styles so we can really be creative. And I just bought tights of a similar color! Getting on the teal bandwagon!

LPC said...

Very nice layering. I like the contrast of the denim details with your simple skirt.

Melanie said...

Great idea - you look fantastic. And I love your neckpiece!

Debbi@SheAccessorizesWell said...

You look fab in this outfit. Great styling. I adore how you pose. It always makes me think of Wonder Woman--powerful and strong. The necklace is the perfect touch.