At first I turned down this (no-label-intact) dress because it has pointy lapels. I don't like pointy lapels. But my fellow bloggers are so crafty and creative, I just asked myself: WWCFBD? (What Would Crafty Fellow Bloggers Do?) I turned the collar to the inside, didn't even need to cut or stitch, and now the dress has the clean neckline I like.
I really appreciate the herringbone print and the slinky fabric. It looks close enough to the classic Diane von Furstenberg 70's dress that I'm considering it a cousin. I added pale grey leggings and black booties for Fall. I think I like my thrifty find now! (Total cost of dress = $3.00).
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| Thrifted dress: no label; Booties: Sofft; Earrings: handmade by a friend |
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| A timeless original, worn by the designer, 1976. |
Are you a fan of the wrap? Did/do you own an original DVF?
So fabulous, Patti! LOVE that print.
ReplyDeleteOh, Patti, you look amazing. That dress is just fabulous. And I loved you trick to turn the lapels under - I'm forever turning stuff down because I don't think of these smart tricks. You're beautiful and brilliant!
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very thrifty find, the dress looks classy on you, makes you look sleek and slim. I don't have any wrap dresses, not sure why, I'm not good at wrapping things around myself
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Very cute Patti! haha on turning the lapels down! You should give us a before picture!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! Herringbone is really "hot" this season too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find! I love the herringbone, which is all the rage this season.
ReplyDeleteAs usual, you look GREAT! I love that you turned the collar in. And the gray leggings are SO cute!!!
ReplyDelete$3? Whoa! This is such a gorgeous dress and it looks so great on you! :)
ReplyDeleteI do love a classic wrap dress - very DVF!
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ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic! A wrap dress is definitely an essential in every woman's wardrobe. They are so classic and timeless.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous dress! The wrap is an essential item in everyone's closet. And that print is fabulous! I also appreciate houndstooth! You look lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Patti, i think that wrap dresses are a great solution when do you do not know what to wear in the morning and + you always look chic and they are easy to accessorize. Your houndstooth is easy to style, anything goes with it.
ReplyDeleteThe pointy lapels would have been nice to see, but it looks updated the way you wore it- you look great lady!
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Now I just start laughing when I see one of your beautiful vintage finds - where on EARTH do you find something like this in perfect condition for ONLY $3?!?! Unbelievable! Plus I'm still recovering from the velvet skirt and the Tahari suit.
ReplyDeleteWell I'm permanently stuck in the 70s and I adore those crazy collars, dated or not. I love that you tucked it under for today, and another day when you're feeling wild, you can wear it out.
I love the look of the wrap but always feel vaguely insecure when wearing - the skirt always seems ready to fly open so I end up walking with a handful of it clenched in my fist - a very graceful and ladylike look, I might add. Leggings are clearly the better way to go.
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This print is lovely! I don't have any wrap dresses in my closet though, I'm sure I should get some. I've never thought of just turning in the collar, it looks nice like that.
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, I never would have thought of doing that with the lapels! Now off to my attic to get a circa '99 Express wrap dress in a fab print that I love except for the collar!
ReplyDeleteI have two DVF dresses from around '00 back when she came back en vogue. I think they will fit by this time next year!
You look very chic. Not to mention very happy that you found such a bargain!
ReplyDeleteYou look wonderful. You always seem to glow! Is that due to a great foundation or great genetics, I wonder? The print of your dress is terrific- so current and yet still classic. I am on the fence about wrap dresses for myself. They are much recommended by the *experts* for my body shape and yet I'm never really thrilled with how they look on me. Maybe I just haven't met the right dress yet. I sure hope I'm lucky enough to meet it for three dollars when I do!
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ReplyDeleteI love that you modernized it with the footless tights (is it that cool in FL?). and I am with you--I dont like the collars on the wraps. I have one wrap now, and its not my favorite dress. Yours? Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteYou are radiant in the herringbone print! I have a couple of DVF dresses that I found at estate sales. You have inspired me pull them out (if I can find them).
ReplyDeleteI love this houndstooth pattern.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great dress! Dogstooth is one of my favourite prints/weaves. Very this season Salvatore Ferragamo!
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