So, today was a great day. It was my birthday, and I was in a really good mood.
The weather was positively dreary though! Grey, rainy, and chilly.
The man and I were going out to dinner to celebrate my birthday, and I really wanted to wear this outfit. The weather was not cooperating, but I decided to wear it anyway.
We went out for a nice Italian dinner, so what could be better than a dress that makes me feel like Sophia Loren?
I like the juxtaposition of the ladylike dress with the moto jacket. Some would say
that these two pieces don't go, but this gal likes her sweet mixed with a
little spice. Leather and lace is a new classic in my book.
As I looked around the restaurant, all I saw were jeans and other casual clothes. I suddenly felt a little overdressed, but I'd rather be a little overdressed for an occasion than under-dressed.
After dinner, we picked up the kids from the grandparents and went to DQ to enjoy dessert as a family. I was DEFINITELY overdressed for Dairy Queen, but as the man and kids loudly and embarrassingly sang me "Happy Birthday," my wardrobe choices hardly seemed to matter. I felt special and silly and had fun with my family. Also, the new pumpkin pie Blizzard...not too shabby.
Who cares if this outfit was not exactly weather or event appropriate?
It's my birthday, and I can wear what I want! :-D
For this moto jacket in other looks, see here, here, here, here, and here.
P.S. I altered this dress to suit my needs. The dress was too long, but hemming meant losing the pretty scallop hem detail. I opted to have only the lining hemmed to keep the lace and to show more leg. I love that the flash of skin at the hem echoes the neckline. The shortened lining creates a longer leg line that I find more flattering for my petite frame. I am all about making clothes work for my body and for my personal aesthetic. Alterations are a great way to make that happen. After all, we should ALL be able to wear what we want EVERY DAY!!
The weather was positively dreary though! Grey, rainy, and chilly.
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| Dress: Sophie Theallat for The Limited (Similar here) |
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| Belt: Torrid (Sold out on-line; May be available in stores) |
We went out for a nice Italian dinner, so what could be better than a dress that makes me feel like Sophia Loren?
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| Shoes: Vera by Vera Wang (Kohl's - sold out on-line) |
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| Clutch: Target (old) |
After dinner, we picked up the kids from the grandparents and went to DQ to enjoy dessert as a family. I was DEFINITELY overdressed for Dairy Queen, but as the man and kids loudly and embarrassingly sang me "Happy Birthday," my wardrobe choices hardly seemed to matter. I felt special and silly and had fun with my family. Also, the new pumpkin pie Blizzard...not too shabby.
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| Bow ring: The Limited |
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| Moto jacket: The Limited |
It's my birthday, and I can wear what I want! :-D
For this moto jacket in other looks, see here, here, here, here, and here.
P.S. I altered this dress to suit my needs. The dress was too long, but hemming meant losing the pretty scallop hem detail. I opted to have only the lining hemmed to keep the lace and to show more leg. I love that the flash of skin at the hem echoes the neckline. The shortened lining creates a longer leg line that I find more flattering for my petite frame. I am all about making clothes work for my body and for my personal aesthetic. Alterations are a great way to make that happen. After all, we should ALL be able to wear what we want EVERY DAY!!
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