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Go vintage, or go home…

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

vintage dress, 1960s vintage, 1970s vintage, gogo boots, My Vintage Spirit 1960s vintage necklace

It has been over two years since I discovered this epic bit of vintage wonder in my 95-year old grandma's attic (see how I wore it the first time HERE).  I seriously cannot believe that she had something like this hiding up there for who knows how long!  Yes, I did shorten it.  It was definitely a mu-mu before, and the elastic around the wrists is totally shot (and I was much too lazy to replace it), but I still love pulling it out and going full vintage. 

Add some knee-high boots, winged eyeliner, and this lovely 1960s vintage style necklace, and I think I pulled off one of my groovier looks in recent history! 






Dress = vintage
Boots = Charlotte Russe
19 comments on "Go vintage, or go home… "
  1. Love this vintage look, it kinda reminds me of Nancy Sinatra haha! The necklace is such a nice touch. x
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  2. You should have worn this to Coachella!

    xoxo,
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  3. Loving the vintage vibe. Stunning!

    Liv

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  4. I can't believe this was your grandmas! It looks so boho chic. Love what you did with it, and it looks fabulous with the boots.

    xx,
    Tania
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    1. Crazy, right? I wish I could find a photo of her wearing it back in the day!

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  5. I love what you've done with this dress! It's so fabulous shortened with the floral motif and pleats!!

    x, Ally | Aye, Sir! Ally

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    1. Why thank you! Almost hard to believe that the original fabric was pleated and has managed to hold up for so long!

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  6. Love love love the vintage! And love that you've had it for two years! I love being able to keep pieces that are timeless and this is definitely one of them :)

    Sarah

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    1. It's a favourite piece to discover again and again! That's for sure!

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  7. Adorable! I love the dress and I'm even more in love with the fact that you found it and are bringing it back to life! I would love to find a great vintage dress like this.

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    1. It was a gem among many, many rocks, if you know what I mean. I think we ended up sorting through about 8 giant garbage bags full of old clothes before I uncovered this dress!

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  8. Cute dress! Perfect for spring!

    xx Auna | http://wwwsimplyauna.com

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    1. I always love when I re-discover this piece in my wardrobe. I think it is just meant to be a piece that is continually rediscovered in some context.

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