Vintage Inspired Outfits: Price your own!

[maggiethespy]

Here's my 50's-ish-Marilyn-Monroe-Diamonds inspired evening get-up

Claudia Gathered Evening Dress, Forever 21- $27.80

Hilt Pump, Payless- $22.99

Satin Bow Clutch, Forever 21- $16.80

Exquisite Jewel Ring, Forever 21- $4.80

Oval Stud Earrings

Old World Jeweled Pin, Forever 21 -$7.80 (to be worn in the center of the top of the dress, right on the rouching seam)

Leg Avenue Women's Sheer Stockings with Back Seam #1000, Amazon.com- $2.99

Grand Total: $86.98

 

[Marzipan]

Ooh, I have those shoes and I almost bought that jumper on eBay!

I've noticed a trend in blog-land of ladies putting together composites of ideal outfits and such. I have found this a great way to find new shops and open my fashion tastes a bit more. With that, I thought it would be interesting for the ladies of the lounge to composite their own outfit composites of vintage inspired clothes. I'm suggesting these composites stick to new clothes rather than vintage so that other ladies have the opportunity to construct the outfits and be opened to new shops.

I'll kick it off with a 1930s showgirl look!

• Kiss curl cocktail hat from Kiss Curl Millinery.

• High-waisted suspender pencil skirt from Go Go Retro. I was never a fan of the high-waisted suspender skirt, until I saw it on a friend of mine and it looked fabulous (and so wonderfully 1930s).

• Tamera Shirt from Forever 21. (They have so many keen blouses lately!)

• Tease heels from Poetic Licence (or Savoy pumps from Remix Vintage).

I'm excited to see what you ladies come up with!

Now, I'm wishing I did!

 

[LelaViavonie]

Here's my 50's-ish-Marilyn-Monroe-Diamonds inspired evening get-up

Claudia Gathered Evening Dress, Forever 21- $27.80

Hilt Pump, Payless- $22.99

Satin Bow Clutch, Forever 21- $16.80

Exquisite Jewel Ring, Forever 21- $4.80

Oval Stud Earrings

Old World Jeweled Pin, Forever 21 -$7.80 (to be worn in the center of the top of the dress, right on the rouching seam)

Leg Avenue Women's Sheer Stockings with Back Seam #1000, Amazon.com- $2.99

Grand Total: $86.98

SUPER Cute...

 

[Lady Day]

I haven't bought 'real' clothes in months. As a friend says, I live off the grid but there are still some things Id want that I cant make.

Lane Bryant Hoodie Sweater $29.99

Lands End Oxford $29.50

Lane Bryant Autumn Plaid Skirt $49.50

Payless oxford $18.00

Total about $127. With enough left over for a light dinner

LD

 

[Tatum]

I haven't bought 'real' clothes in months. As a friend says, I live off the grid but there are still some things Id want that I cant make.

Lane Bryant Hoodie Sweater $29.99

Lands End Oxford $29.50

Lane Bryant Autumn Plaid Skirt $49.50

Payless oxford $18.00

Total about $127. With enough left over for a light dinner

LD

Oh, that is so wonderful and classic! Lady Day, I have seen some of your sewing creations and they make me want to dust off my machine. I'm sure you could whip that skirt together in no time at all!

I keep trying to "price my own", but then I start reciting my CC number in my head (I know it by heart) and I have to stop before I get into trouble!

 

[Lady Day]

*bump*

I thought now that most of us are feeling the pinch, this thread would be a good for the spend thrift in all of us

LD

 

[Viola]

Can I bump this to plead for summer-dress inspiration? I would love to find dresses or seperates for summer that are under forty dollars, because I need to buy shoes, too!

This dress is a possibility but I'd love to see what you all come up with

Target, Forever 21, Sears, I don't care, I just need help! :eusa_doh:

 

[Paisley]

Dresses for under $40

Viola, I saw several dresses you might like. If you have trouble with the links, just go to Target.com, dresses, work. (The first one is from Forever 21.)

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=dress%5Fcasual&product%5Fid=2052300222&Page=all

http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Black-Sleeve-Button-Spanish/dp/B001N138CW/qid=1240855647/ref=br_1_16/188-1279800-3937217?ie=UTF8&node=144456011&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=144456011&rank=-product%5Fsite%5Flaunch%5Fdate&rh=&page=4

http://www.target.com/Mossimo-Black-Dress-Smoked-Turquoise/dp/B001N18KNY/ref=sc_qi_detaillink?ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=0A1EZ2W76TGKZ5Q805BZ&pf_rd_p=436115101&pf_rd_i=B001N18KNY&pf_rd_s=right-1&pf_rd_m=A1VC38T7YXB528&pf_rd_t=5101

http://www.target.com/Merona-Faux-Wrap-Dress-Spanish/dp/B001K5NVAK/qid=1240855811/ref=br_1_13/188-1279800-3937217?ie=UTF8&node=144456011&frombrowse=1&pricerange=&index=tgt-mf-mv&field-browse=144456011&rank=-product%5Fsite%5Flaunch%5Fdate&rh=&page=5

 

[Lady Day]

*bump*

Ive always liked this thread

LD

 

[CherryWry]

Button detail high-waist pencil skirt, $24.99:

Button detail high-waist black pencil skirt at JC Penney

Short-sleeve pintuck blouse, $19.99
Also at JC Penney

Or sleeveless tuxedo blouse, $20.99 (i'd go with the lilac color)
Still at JC Penney

With the Jellypop dancer Mary Jane pump from DSW: $39.95 in black or gray

Classic satchel style bag, $50.99
at Macy's

I know I could find a better bag, too, and probably a cute little cardigan. This is fun!

 

[Lauren]

Oh yeaaaah! I forgot about this thread
Cute skirt, CherryWry

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

I challenged my self to a classic venue Sears

Ok this skirt on sale right now for $18
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_007B6489000P?prdNo=4&blockNo=4&blockType=G4
with this Pin tucked Henley on sale for $6.99
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_007B6337000P?prdNo=24&blockNo=24&blockType=G24
this clutch for $10.80
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_088J4049000P?prdNo=10&blockNo=10&blockType=G10
And these shoes for $29.99 funny how shoes alway are the most expensive part of your wardrobe.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05449523000P?prdNo=6&blockNo=6&blockType=G6

Grand Total $65.78 plus shipping is free right now BONUS