Professor of Equestrian Sciences

So, this outfit sort of looks like something a Professor of Equestrian Sciences might wear for the last class before winter break:

In other words, it doesn't look like spring.  But, in my defense, it doesn't feel like spring in Oregon right now either.  It is cold, it is wet and layers are definitely necessary.  Are Christmas-y layers necessary?  Probably not, but they're happening anyway, aren't they?

The answer is yes, yes they are.

Actually, I think it's just the blouse that throws this look into Christmas territory.  At least that's what my sister says; she swears it's covered in snowflakes.  But, it's not; they're little flowers:

Not the most spring-like flowers, but flowers all the same.  So, at least I'm a seasonally appropriate Professor of Equestrian Sciences.

And, I'm also a participant in The Citizen Rosebud's #SECONDHANDFIRST Link Party.  The entire top half of my outfit, the professorial half, if you will, is thrifted.  The jacket, the blouse, the lady-tie and the lion pin, are all from secondhand shops.

To see what thrifted goodies others are wearing, please do stop by Citizen Rosebud.  And if you're a second-hand shopper, make sure you link up too!

And have a happy Friday, All!

Gracey

Like A Pro

I've always wondered how other bloggers were able to layer button-up blouses under their dresses without looking lumpy.  Was  it a trick of the light?  Did they have the assistance of birds & mice to make it work?  Was there some sort of Hogwarts for Bloggers, a Blogwarts if you will, that taught them how to perform this bit of magic?

Turns out the answer to all of those is no (well, Blogwarts is a maybe).  Turns out that all you have to do is find the right dress and the right blouse and, et voila, you've layered like a Blogwarts-trained pro.  This weekend, I found the right dress:

Target dress, Gap blouse, Born boots & vintage brooch

And I layered it over the right blouse:

I also added my vintage lion pin because, as I told you, I'm into big cats right now:

So, what makes this the right dress (for me)?  Well, it's a ponte knit, which means it's a heavier knit, which makes for smoother layering than a thin knit.  It's also a looser fit, which means there is room under it to add a blouse.  And, it has a flared skirt which gives extra room around my hips, which is where I need it most. 

And the blouse?  What makes it so great?  Well, it's very lightweight, practically sheer, which allows it to fit smoothly under the dress.  Also, it's mustard (hooray) and has a bow (double hooray). 

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!

Gracey

Shop the Look:
Exact Mossimo Fit & Flare Dress (Plus also available)
Similar bow blouse
Similar Born riding boots
Exact vintage lion pin

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