Wardrobe | Black and Blue
I'm not sure whether it's all of the 60s movies I've been watching lately, but I've been really gravitating towards monochromatic outfits. In my resistance to this urge, I'm still drawn to keeping it simple with maybe just a couple of colors, or maybe just sister colors. Here I am sporting black and blue- a stunt I don't pull too often unless we're talking about navy. I felt so odd in such a bright hue, but my mom said I looked super mod- so I guess it's all good, eh?
O U T F I T D E T A I L S :
dress: ASOS | hat: Avenue Antiques (Canton, OH) | socks: UO 2009 | boots: Sam Edelmen 2007
Photos by Phil Johnson
Umm...super fantastic! Love this outfit, Mandi.
Posted by: racheldenbow | October 03, 2011 at 09:38 PM
nice dress. :)
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Posted by: irene wibowo | October 03, 2011 at 09:48 PM
Modern Mod, I say! I really like this ensemble!
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Posted by: Jaclyn T | October 03, 2011 at 10:53 PM
This is such a mod outfit! I've been really loving 60's inspired outfits, too, lately. Which is odd, because I used to hate the 60's...
Posted by: Katie | October 03, 2011 at 10:59 PM
love this, the hat is perfect!
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Posted by: Krystle | October 03, 2011 at 11:12 PM
These boots are fantastic! I love your dress too--very cute!
Posted by: Robin | October 03, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Yeah, that dress is killer. I need to get some Canton thrifting in my life soon.
Posted by: Mallory G | October 03, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Your dress is out-of-this-world fabulous!
Posted by: kelly ann | October 04, 2011 at 12:13 AM
What a cool dress; love it!
Hope you've started the week off with a smile! ;)
Miki.
Posted by: Miki | October 04, 2011 at 01:26 AM
I like the vibrant blue on the outfit, and the shape is so mod. Looks fab on you.x.
Posted by: Elizabeth@rosalilium | October 04, 2011 at 03:20 AM
Adorable outfit!!
Posted by: Katherine | October 04, 2011 at 07:53 AM
I loveeeeeee this outfit! That dress is just gorgeous and I am loving the knee highs+boots with it!
Posted by: Lori | October 04, 2011 at 09:22 AM
I think you look awesome! I think that color is not so BRIGHT. My wardrobe is a rainbow of bright colors and I wear tie dye with no irony. I think it's funny the way we perceive colors differently and how what seems not bold to me can seem very bold to someone else. Anyway, that dress is awesome.
Posted by: Fenn | October 04, 2011 at 10:06 AM
Love it! I just bought a long sleeve dress that is pretty similar and I can't wait to wear it with some tall boots and my hair in a scarf
Posted by: Stephanie | October 04, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Great dress! The color's really great.
Posted by: Jenni | October 04, 2011 at 01:10 PM
Hello, cute Mandi!
I just wanted to thank you for the great comment you left on my favorite little girl's blog! (She's my ONLY little girl, but my favorite nonetheless!)
Posted by: Nancy Face | October 04, 2011 at 01:44 PM
super mod is always a good thing :)
Posted by: Amber Blue Bird | October 04, 2011 at 02:25 PM
I'm not going to lie, I don't always like your outfits (but i really like your blog!!! - I check it everyday). But this is so cute!!! You look really great!!!
Posted by: Dena | October 04, 2011 at 02:32 PM
beautiful dress and i love the black hat!
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Posted by: steffy | October 04, 2011 at 02:52 PM
I love your style, especially your dress in this post! Could you give me some insight into how it fits? I was considering ordering the same dress in another print, but I'm a solid size 12 (41-31-42) and fact that it only goes up to a "L/10" has made me hesitant. Any help would be appreciated!
Posted by: Alexandra | October 04, 2011 at 03:14 PM
Alexandra, I SO understand your hesitations. I usually have trouble knowing what size to order, because I am curvier. And that is to say, my waist is small, but my bust and shoulders are not. I'll give you my general and then specific advice for ASOS shopping. Their sizes usually run large, and while I am usually a size 12 (bust and hips), I order a size 10 from them and have even had to return because it was a bit too large! It's great for the ego. haha
As far as this dress in particular goes? I would say, if you are larger than a 38DD (my size) and have unusually large shoulders, then it might be too small for you. These are the two areas you have to watch out for with this cut of a dress. If it's too tight in the shoulders, you will have to be careful raising your arms, or you might expose your ass to the whole world. Anways, I LOVE this dress, and it's super comfy on me, not restricting in any way. And yet, still flattering! I like my legs the most (out of all of my body parts haha), so I guess it's the best style of dress to downplay all of my other features.
Okaaaay.... I'm rambling now! Sorry! But I hope you could sort out some advice from all of that. :)
Posted by: Mandi | October 04, 2011 at 05:29 PM
That actually helped a LOT. I'm now confident that my 36D will fit into this fine, I only hope I can look as adorable and chic as you! Thank you so much
Posted by: Alexandra | October 04, 2011 at 09:07 PM
I LOVE this look on you. You wear hats better than anyone.
Posted by: Busy Bee Lauren | October 04, 2011 at 09:21 PM
Love that dress and your hat :)
Posted by: Meanz | October 04, 2011 at 10:19 PM
i loved this outfit! this might be my favourite outfit post so far! :)
Posted by: Janine | October 05, 2011 at 03:47 AM
L-O-V-E this dress on you!!
Posted by: skunkboy | October 05, 2011 at 05:25 PM