I thought I heard rain this morning, and I worried it would return by the time I left work, so I threw the new trench on over my dress and leather jacket. My makeup looks completely washed out in this light, but I was sadly unable to take another. Hoping I looked better in real life!
Big thanks to the forum for helping me choose nearly every item in this ensemble. Thanks to you, the trench's sleeves are slimmed, the dress is wearable to work, and the leather jacket is out of the holding zone. I received lovely compliments on both my dress and my boots today. :)
Bordeaux dress - Anthropologie
Men's belt - flea market
Nine West bag - flea market
Black leather jacket - flea market and DIY zipper installation
Sealup trench - Yoox
Dr. Martens boots - Shoebuy
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30 Comments
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I have that exact same dress and I've never worn it! I'm now going to pair it with my black moto. You are a great inspiration. Love the addition of the belt and boots too! The trench looks amazing with you alterations, just love it. :)
Tina.b replied 11 years ago
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Wow Rae, you look gorgeous. I came in store, i would be making bee line straight to you for assistance:) And your hair is looking amazing!
Deborah replied 11 years ago
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So cute - I love the way you wear that dress.
Hil replied 11 years ago
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Wow Rae, love it. the tough/ feminine combo is fab!
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Love it -- I wish that dress was still available because that is something I would wear all the time! I love it with the Marcies and the moto.
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You are in a new style groove Rae and it's looking fabulous :) I like the shapes, proportions and colour mix in this outfit a lot.
Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago
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I agree that you are in a new style groove and I really like it a lot. A great mix of feminine/tough with a ton of natural beauty.
texstyle replied 11 years ago
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KILLER
Angie replied 11 years ago
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This is a really great outfit! I like how the trench came out.
Sara L. replied 11 years ago
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You do look great! When I visit my daughter we eat at Westside Tavern and take a turn through Nordies... maybe I'll see you someday! Hope the job is going well!
Adelfa replied 11 years ago
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amazing....... if only the california weather would sort itself out.
Kalli replied 11 years ago
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This looks great! I love the color of your new trench, and the sleeves look perfect.
Raisin replied 11 years ago
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You look just amazing! So glad the jacket came out of the holding zone. It looks superb with the dress and boots. Also so glad you can wear your boots again.
Thistle replied 11 years ago
How is work going? Are you enjoying it? Learning alot? Finding your groove, so to speak? -
Looks really good!
annagybe replied 11 years ago
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This looks amazing and your make-up does not look washed out! I'm so glad you have these lovely pieces and that YLF helped you choose/tailor them. And hooray for compliments. I hope work is going really well for you.
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I think that dress was an incredible buy, Rae. It's just a no fail. The heeled DMs are superb. I may breakdown and get a pair one day.
rachylou replied 11 years ago
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Amazing and really love your hair!
TraceyLiz65 replied 11 years ago
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Looks like somebody's going to have another great sales day! Yay! You look so amazing, Rae, and I can see why you are being "showered" with compliments. Beautiful!
Vicki replied 11 years ago
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Fab! Yay leather jacket!
catgirl replied 11 years ago
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Good Lord, Rae! You are looking more gorgeous every day, which I wouldn't have thought was possible!! You are the very picture of the stylish yet approachable Nordie's SA!! Well done!
MsMary replied 11 years ago
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great look!:)
Stylewhile replied 11 years ago
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Wow, this is gorgeous, Rae. You've gotten a lot of use out of that fleamarket bag, haven't you?
pil replied 11 years ago
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So cute!
deb replied 11 years ago
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Love the dress and boots but what's really caught my eye is that trench. O-M-G! I think it was worth all the heartache, it looks amazing.
CocoLion replied 11 years ago
No rain here yet, it's coming tonight. -
Uber groovy!
JulieJohn replied 11 years ago
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Cute, approachable, and just the right amount of tough :)
Aida replied 11 years ago
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Just so you know, if I was shopping in your department, I would buy whatever you suggested to me. You look so stylish and cool.
catherine replied 11 years ago
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Smashing, as usual, Rae! YLF!
kellygirl replied 11 years ago
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I love this pairing especially with the silver bag. This is surprising especially since I love color so much because your outfit is all neutrals. Amazing that pattern, shine and texture can make you forget all about color. Genius!
Day Vies replied 11 years ago
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Awesome outfit, Rae - that trench makes this outfit very you, and super stylin'!
lyn* replied 11 years ago
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