Transitions: The Vintage Sundress

Dresses tend to be one of the big items we look for when thrifting---and vintage dresses also tend to be one of our best sellers.  They are also something that I wear pretty regularly (I have a whole closet full of my own, not to mention what I have in our shop inventory!)

What's great about vintage dresses (like these cute ones from ASOS Marketplace)?  They're relatively inexpensive. They're unique. And you can easily take them from one season to the next.

I know that in this heat, it's hard to imagine ever wearing a cardigan or jacket again, but when it does finally cool off--after singing and dancing for joy--I still plan on wearing some of my favorite sundresses, with the easy addition of a vintage cardigan or blazer!

(I'm in love with that polka dot number! How great would it look with a bright red dress?)

What are your favorite ways to wear vintage dresses in the cool weather? I'm personally a HUGE fan of adding tights and boots to everything. 

xo,

Amanda

Outfit Post: Date Night, Take 1

I was so excited to have not one, but TWO date nights planned with Q this weekend.  The first date was to my stepdaughter's high school musical production of Into the Woods (She played Jack's mother and she was fantastic!  We were so proud). It wasn't a big date, but it was a great time for just the two of us sans Aurora.  And we even shared some soda and Georgetown red velvet cupcake at intermission!

I rarely get a chance to really go out, so when I do, I love to play with new looks.  I have recently been "stealing" pieces from the shop to style in my own outfits. Here's what I wore on Saturday night:

black silk oversized blazer-vintage, ivory dress-Old Navy, belt-vintage (worn backwards), black tights-Target, black leather granny booties-vintage, ,borrowed from the shop, Gucci crossbody bag-vintage, borrowed from the shop (though I want to keep!)

the vintage Gucci...so classic!

The boots were actually a size too large for me, but they're a little narrow, so they stayed on and were comfortable.  I like the look of granny boots on other fashion bloggers, but wasn't sure I could pull them off myself without looking like...a grandma. This is a pretty eclectic look, but I felt comfortable and cute in it, which is what I always ask for in an outfit!

Stay tuned for Part 2...

xo,
Amanda