What are you wearing today??

[thunderw21]

A real beauty, kools. That color really stands out, in a good way.

 

[chanteuseCarey]

thanks Quigley,

You're looking mighty fine for discovering fifty yourself, sir. Always a pleasure to see pics of your inimitable style.

Fifty looks great to me! I'm just discovering that myself...

 

[chanteuseCarey]

Amazing style today and each day kools,

Great to see this amazing dated piece. Your style is incredible... thanks for sharing your pics with us all.

I don't believe Mr. Dugger ever wore this coat much, if at all. This thing is crisp!

 

[cherry lips]

The color suits you to a T! (I always enjoy when you date items too.)

Sport coat dated March 23, 1949

 

[volatile]

hey there good lookin'

Well, hello!

 

[kools]

Thanks all for the many kind words. I also appreciate it when my clothes are dated; it takes out guess work.

 

[fortworthgal]

Your face looks cute in pics,but I'd still like to meet you along with your cute face in person one of these days. Love the new haircut(the shirtdress really complements the look) and you are seriously tempting me to cut my own,but I'm just starting to make progress on growing out my pixie.

Aw, thanks!!! I would love to meet you one of these days, too. All the local FL ladies I have met have been so wonderful.

I picked up 7 shirtdresses last Saturday and I plan on wearing them to work - today I'm in modern clothing, though, because it is cooler and I didn't want to freeze in a cotton dress!

I go back & forth on my short hair - I'll grow it into a longer bob, then get it cut. I had a pixie when I first met my husband about 10 years ago.

 

[ClaraB]

I was inspired by the Costume vs. Natural thread to wear this outfit thinking it to be quite costume-like. Now that I look at it in a photograph it doesn't appear all that absurd.
The skirt, from what I can tell, is handmade. I picked it up a few years ago at a thrift store.
The jacket and frilly top are vintage, not sure the year on either as neither have tags. However, both came from the same woman's closet and most of her things seem to date from the early forties through the early sixties. The jacket has become one of my favorites as I find its purple hue, the little gold crest and gold buttons quite charming.

 

[chanteuseCarey]

terrific ClaraB!!

You look like a million bucks, girlfriend! It look wonderful on you and NOT costumey- and I LOVE your hair Wow, is your house decorated in vintage style too? Please tell us about it. Very cool. You've obviously got a perfect backdrop for taking pics of yourself in vintage garb... The pic taken in front of the fireplace is inspiring- pardon me if I steal this idea

I was inspired by the Costume vs. Natural thread to wear this outfit thinking it to be quite costume-like. Now that I look at it in a photograph it doesn't appear all that absurd.

 

[Darhling]

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Amazing look!! That jacket is fuelling my love for the equestrian look, it is positively drool worthy!

And to top it all of, I have been wishing I was aredhead for a little while now and there you go displaying the perfect red hair.

Le Sigh.

 

[PSK123]

Absolutely enchanting

The colours, the cut and yourself all look fantastic!

 

[cherry lips]

Gorgeous! The frog perspective (is it called that in English?) only enhances the strange powers you have over me! Beauty, Brains, Brawn, and Breeding! :eusa_clap

 

[Lefty]

Fantastic.

and great hair

 

[just_me]

I was inspired by the Costume vs. Natural thread to wear this outfit thinking it to be quite costume-like. Now that I look at it in a photograph it doesn't appear all that absurd.

ClaraB - I started the costume vs. natural thread and you don't look like you're wearing a costume at all. You look great.

 

[BruceTracy]

What a dish.

 

[Diamondback]

What a dish.

Indeed. Another knockout from the Lounge's redhead contingent! Clara, I gotta ditto what tthe others have said about that look not being "costume-y"--I'd say it almost looks like you and that jacket were made for each other!

Kools, looking sharp! I wouldn't wanna tangle with you...

 

[ClaraB]

Thanks so much to Diamondback, BruceTracy, Lefty, and Pip for the kind words! You sure know how to make a girl blush!

Just_me- Thank you! As was discussed in the Costume vs Natural thread it is a lot about attitude. The outfit made me feel awkward so I figured that it looked as it felt. Now after this confidence boost from the Lounge, I don't think I'll have to worry about that again.

Cherry Lips- You are a hoot! Thank you!

Darhling- I hadn't seen the equestrian appeal of this jacket had until you mentioned it! I'd also say go for the red hair, it is a lot of fun!

Wow, is your house decorated in vintage style too? Please tell us about it. Very cool. You've obviously got a perfect backdrop for taking pics of yourself in vintage garb... The pic taken in front of the fireplace is inspiring- pardon me if I steal this idea

Thanks for noticing! My place is a mash up of modern and vintage pieces, it kind of has a life size collage feel to it. I'm lucky enough to live in an apartment in an old victorian mansion so the space is full of great architectural details. Sadly, I'm going to be moving out soon but I plan to take pictures before I do so. Perhaps I'll share them in the "show us your vintage home" thread.

 

[Darhling]

Old photo , same outfit! But I am wearing light grey suede pumps at work and then when meeting my girlfriends later, the red satin peeptoe shoes come on!

 

[PADDY]

My early morning Safari outfit...

Function over Fashion in this case when taking the boys out over the fields and woodland each morning. My Aussie Rabbit Felt hat (bullets bounce off this baby), which is great protection from sun, rain, snow..etc. But I do seem to blend into the background somewhat with this gear (it doesn't show the dirt up and is pretty robust when going through thorn bushes, climbing over barbed wire fencing..etc). This is from a few days ago, but is the basic uniform for the morning routine at 6am..!

 

[cherry lips]

I love the grey/red combo, so pretty!