Style
The 400 Co ‘Civil’ Jacket / Vintage Sarong Skirt (worn as dress), Brooch & Bag / Earrings by Leeyong Soo / Tony Bianco Heels
I think we all ought to thank Dries Van Noten for reinventing tartan last spring. His rendition of the checks trend was softer, less Scottish, more slouchy. I first debuted this silk sarong skirt at LMFF last year (now called VAMFF), but being one who likes to manipulate garments, I had to give it another appearance, this time, as a dress. Surprisingly, the strapless sack worked, and not so to ill effect. However, since pregnancy prevented me from doing weights, I’ve long lost toned shoulders and arms. But luckily, a cute little white jacket (complete with a flattering peplum and interesting back contrast) came to my rescue.
Can you believe that this zip up jacket is designed with lawyers in mind? Although I had once contemplated about studying to become one, hours of filing and photocopying as a high school work experience kid in a law firm made me reconsider my career choices. So instead, I married one. And now I even have the pleasure of pretending to be one in this well-tailored jacket.
What did you hope to be when you grew up? You may answer the question.
[spoiler title=”中文版”] 我应该感谢Dries Van Noten去年春天的时装系列，是他将格子变得那么时髦。他的格子不是苏格兰风格，而有更休闲的感觉。我第一次穿这条丝绸纱笼裙是在去年的墨尔本L’Oreal时装周 ，但作为一个谁喜欢尝试时装的人，这一次，我将这条裙子当作连衣裙穿。去年因为我怀孕没办法锻炼我的肩膀和手臂，它们不像往年那么“秀气”。但幸运的是，这件可爱的白色小外套前来帮了我。
你知道吗？这件拉链夹克是位律师们设计的。虽然小时候我曾经考虑长大学法律，但在一家律师楼作了高中工作经验并重复的地复印和备案使我重新考虑了我的职业选择。我没有去学法律，但我嫁了一位律师。而且，现在我还能穿这件律师衣。
你小时候想长大做什么？[/spoiler]
I like the white peplum jacket over the top – with its black stripe down the back!
Kiri
http://www.fashionblender.com.au
http://www.facebook.com/FashionBlender
indeed, the black line is such a striking contrast, and how can anyone resist the sweet peplum?
A hundred thanks to DVN! Check has been on top of my faves since last year! That’s one lovely dress you are wearing, very unique and fun! Love the jacket, the detailing on the back is beautiful!
Cee. ♥
Code Overdressed
thanks Cee, it’s actually a skirt but hey where there’s a will, there’s a way, or should I say, where there’s a brooch? ;)
The dress is beautiful & the fact that it’s tartan and not the usual red & black pattern makes it more perfect :) Sweet detailing on the back of that jacket!
http://www.speakstyleandrock.com
Yeah it was such a lucky vintage find. Black and red (And green) are so traditional, it was great to welcome a bit of fuchsia into the mix!
Lovely dress :)
That jacket is beautiful! The skirt works so well as a dress on you too!
Funnily enough, I wanted to be a vet when I grew up! Or a nurse! But no good when faced with icky things, so that ruled out those career choices! haha.
awww the good thing is the sometimes the icky things are balanced by cute things- kittens and puppies are always there to brighten your day :D But hey, God has a different plan for each of us
that check dress look gorgeous! love the color mix
I posted a new article, I’d love to know your opinion
would you like to pass from my blog?
tr3ndygirl.com
kiss
So vintagey, i love this outfit!
thanks Kaye! Yeah I couldn’t believe it when I found the skirt in the opshop- it was in mint condition too! I can’t wait to take it on a holiday
I like this dress with the cute peplum jacket. There was actually a time when I wanted to be a vet. :) Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hope to see you around again!
http://www.ohtobeamuse.com
By the way, please vote for me in this blogger contest here: http://bit.ly/1j4DVeI
I love the idea of wearing a sarong as a dress:)
cute dress/skirt!! :D
Animated Confessions
You have a great sense of styl girl!!!!!
Kisses
Beautiful look :)
http://www.thebeautifulessence.com
Amazing look girl! :)
Tic-Tac Living
Great blog, greetings from Hong Kong!
cheers, thanks Helen. I LOVE Hong Kong!
Great jacket! Is it ok to ask its source?
[…] Vintage Top / The 400 Co Skirt (part of a set, see this post for matching jacket) / Vintage Cuff / Jil Sander Book Bag / Enzo […]
[…] way after seeing these. If you want to see other ways to wear clothes, check out how I wore a skirt as a dress, a shirt as a skirt, and a dress as a top. These ensemble inspirations are especially perfect for […]