- Bit of a picture heavy post I'm afraid! -
I acquired this black velvet dress in a charity shop recently (another ankle length atrocity that underwent treatment with my sewing machine!). I'm really pleased with it - it fits like a glove! I've noticed that I seem to be building up a big collection of eveningwear in anticipation of going to university - I'll probably show you some more of my new 'going out' dresses in future posts.
But I was thinking, just because it's a velvet LBD, does it need to just be for going out? Definitely not - that would be such a waste! So I styled it up for casual wear as well as an evening look. And here are the results...
Look #1 'The evening look' - this was mainly an opportunity to show you my new faux fur coat, picked up from a charity shop for a mere £8. It's top quality, vintage Marks & Spencer's (or St Michael as they used to brand their clothes). I'm rather delighted with it! Saying that, I can't actually imagine wearing it out as it's a bit over the top for my usual dress sense, but its nice to look at! Excuse the wayfarers... I wanted to style a really 'extreme' going out look, haha.
Look #2 'The casual look' You can't get much more casual than a plaid shirt and Converse! This look is a little bit different to my usual high waisted skirt and heels ensemble, but I quite like it! The Converse are sneakily borrowed from my sister (hopefully she's not reading this). She bought them in a vintage shop in Brighton, and I've been secretly admiring them ever since. I like how the red piping matches the shirt!
Look at the beautiful label! ♥
Sadie xxx
34 comments:
Definately the casual look, I can't believe how fab it looks with that shirt (which I love btw) Another amazing post :) ♥
WOW! This skirt is really versatile. It can work so good for a night look and I love how you paired with the tartan shirt and converse for a more casual one.
xoxo
B* a la Moda
Oh, I don't think I can pick! They are both awesome. I do really love it with the flannel shirt though!
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The faux fur coat was a steal! You really suit the extreme style. Another great post. very inspiring young lady!
I'm going for the casual, although i adore that fur coat! I've been hunting for one for a while, but am also a little bit afraid of looking OTT. I'm also very jealous of your shirt! And thanks for the comment x
I love both looks! Throwing on a plaid shirt over a dress is a great way to make it more casual.
I love the casual look, although I'm pining for fur coats at the moment, been trawling through my charity shops for one!
the first outfit is so audrey hepburn! i love it. velvet reminds me of the 90s though, i don't really like the texture of it
Definite the casual one with those amazing converse! I want them!
the casual is my favourite. however the coat is really cool too.
Your photos and your outfits are really beautiful ans your blog is lovely
I don't know which I like more :O And I just love to state once again that England is just too fabulous to go thrifting! I once found a pair of almost-new converse vor 6 pounds!!
Oh and a lot of vintage stores always have some converse :)
Both looks are fantastic!
xx
i like them both but the first one, the evening look is so fabolous. i can imagine you just out from your limo :]
heyy sadie :)..I found your blog from Miss Onic blog..I love all your photos that she shares in her blog..
and now,,I think your blog will be one of my fave blog!! :D..you have a great style&you are such a pretty girl!!
for this post I love both of them..but if I have to choose, I prefer the casual look..plaid shirt with LBD is a unique combination and U bring the best of it!! :)
i really like your blog :D new follower XD x
I love the second look, I wore a vintage velvet dress today :D
casual!i love the plaid shirt.where did you get it?
ooh i love the casual shirt! i've been looking for one like that for ages, i'll just have to keep checking the mens section of my local vintage shop! :) x
p.s well done for the scarf, i love knitting! i want to join a local knitting club and knit with the old ladies :)
I like the casual shirt , you're always looking great !
wow it's hard to tell which look's greater, i love them both!
but i guess i'll go for the first look cause you look so funny on these pictures :)
leen
casual is lovely but formal is awesome as well!
Both look really nice!
i really really REALLY love the first look and your faux fur coat. awesome.
ahh i found a dress like this in a charity street round the corner from my house, except it was this gruesome red colour, not a nice red at all. heartbreaking!
love the fur coat, i think you should brave it and wear it out!:)x x x
I love your evening look sooo much! That fur is just perfect.
i love it!! especially the casual look! with the fab shirt and converse, <33333
i wish i could sew!
p.s. haha, i'm glad that made you laugh ;)
have a lovely weekend darling
xx
Both great looks! I can't pick because I think they are both great, but if I have to, I would pick the second one as I am not that into faux fur :-)
I love both of these looks! I just bought an oversized velvet top from a charity shop yesterday, and it's also from vintage marks and spencers haha! I'll have to try these looks with it. :)
xxxx
interesting! i like your idea of showing how something so dressy can be made more casual, more of these please!
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Away with the uncertainty. The second. No doubt.
My favorites is the first look !!!
Talia
J'adore the first look. It looks very classy.
both looks are great! i love the strong colour you get from velvet fabrics
and that coat is an amazing find! all the charity shops where i live are raided by vintage shops (which then re-sell the items at a much higher price, rather immoral!) so there are never any interesting items in them to be found :(
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