Today’s outfit is a combination of closet orphans that I like but don’t wear:
I don’t wear them because, while I really do like both the
dress (vintage Clifford & Wills) and the flats (Hive and Honey “Yvonna”
via Piperlime), they have their disadvantages as well. The dress, for example, doesn’t have a full
enough skirt for riding my bike in. When
I bought it, I planned on wearing it in the winter with tights, which means it’s
been languishing in my closet for a few months now. The flats, while ridiculously comfortable,
can also be a bit stumpifying due to the ankle strap. Because most of my skirts and dresses are
longer, I’m limited in what I can wear these flats with.
Today, however, I decided to pair the two because I drove to
work (there was a thunderstorm warning this morning) and thought the
above-the-knee length of the dress would be okay with the flats. And I think it was okay. In fact, I really like it. I like the pairing of black and brown (I also
added a brown belt (Gap) and jewelry) and love the fit of the dress. Even though it’s not my usual silhouette, I
was very comfortable all day long.
So, these two orphans are definitely keepers. Speaking of which, I have quite a few more
never-worn items that I need to get through, but hopefully I’ll be done with my
Nosh Opping expedition by the end of this month. Hopefully.
Happy Tuesday, All!
Gracey
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ReplyDeleteDarn, I was hoping you were going to hate the flats and sell them to me! Hehe. Seriously, though, you have nicer legs than I do, so you should keep the ankle-strap flats.
ReplyDeleteYou are trouble. I have the Piperlime link up right now, and I'm trying to decide whether to purchase the shoes or not. I like the cognac ones a lot, but I feel like I don't need another pair of brownish shoes, so I may go for the red ones...
DeleteThat dress is very cute on you! And those shoes are darling. You have the tiny ankles to wear ankle straps.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful and radiant smile, Gracey.
Adrienne
I'm loving that dress. It fits you perfectly, Gracey!
ReplyDeletePretty as always.
xxx
I love this outfit! You look great in prints. But Im the same way... I have a bunch of pieces in my closet that I love but that I never wear.
ReplyDelete-Nico
www.SatinandSalt.com
Glad to see such lovely orphans rescued, and I am definitely not getting stumpifying off the flats, so well-styled, you! (I love a rose print so much.)
ReplyDeleteI really like it I'm glad you decided to bring it out of the closet.
ReplyDeleteooohhh, i love these and love that you call them closet orphans. haha. i have so many of those :) that dress is so pretty and i'm glad you decided to wear it. and those shoes are really REALLY cute!!!
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I can't even tell you how much I've found tucked away in my closet! I love this dress. Super cute print and it fits you well. Kiah
ReplyDeleteI have been obsessing over ankle strap shoes and haven't got a pair yet. I am trying to be on the outskirts of the land of nosh opping (sooo trying not to buy things but probably failing miserably) but I really just want a pair. O well- I will live vicariously through you (so weird I just said that).
ReplyDeleteHannah Tattoos and Pearls
Aww I love the print on this dress! So delicate and pretty! Very nice photos :)
ReplyDeleteJulia
Cup of Tea
I really adore this combination. The vintage floral pattern is so pretty. And I love a good mixing of black and brown. It's so classic.
ReplyDeleteCallie
www.coffeeandcardigans.com
I have so got to start wearing my bifocals. I read "strumpifying" (root word "strumpet") and was thoroughly confused, because you look so perfectly and appropriately attired, and I've seen way higher heels :P
ReplyDeletePretty and comfortable, the best of both worlds, you got it :)
Oh Nosh Opping I'll be sad for you to end! :) I was wearing an almost identical pair of flats (Fergalicious by Fergie) flats today but they gave me awful blisters. Vintage really suits you- so cut!
ReplyDeleteCute dress and shoes.
ReplyDeletethe flats are really cute (i love black and brown together) and the dress is quite pretty. i agree, above the knee is the only way to go with a flat shoe!
ReplyDeleteChic on the Cheap
I especially love the shoes. Does the dress button from top to bottom? If so, you could wear it as a duster.
ReplyDeletei love the print on your dress!
ReplyDeletexo,
steffy
http://steffysprosandcons.blogspot.com
very cute dress! xo
ReplyDeleteI notice how easy it is to make my legs look stumpy/calves look like cankles but it's not my fault that I'm apparently anatomically incorrect and the clothes don't fit me! Haha. What I'm saying is, I totally understand and often do not do my legs any favors with cut/shoe.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the print of this dress and that brown belt is the perfect accent!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Rachel
Rachel’s Lookbook
Ooooohh pretty dress! I like the shape of it and the pattern. How far is your bike ride to work? I love that you bike in your dresses!
ReplyDeleteMolly
More Charming in Person
i love the print on the dress and those flats are so fun. i rarely wear flats, but these ones might entice me!
ReplyDeleteI love this look! I'm always on the hunt for cute flats I can walk around hilly San Francisco in and I am totally coveting these! Also.. I commend your use of closet orphans! I think you have inspired me to do some digging around in my own closet :)
ReplyDeleteRebecca
www.35inchinseam.com