Style Me Retro
-Photos by NR-
ABS Allen Schwartz maxi shirt dress | Shoes: Topshop strappy sandals | Bag: Furla crossbody bag | Glasses: Dior cateye | Accessories: Gothic initials necklace, Tiffany key necklace, quarter moon necklace via Etsy, BCBG belt
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British philosopher Francis Bacon said, “Fashion is the only attempt to realize art in living forms and social intercourse”. This living form of art holds power – power to control a part of one’s image. Anyone can play a role, embody a story, or represent an era based on what he or she chooses to wear.
I remember when I first saw this dress on the sales rack at Bloomingdales a few years ago… it was 4 times too large for me and I almost passed it up. I tried it on, put it back, then tried it on again… wondering if I can altered it without too much complications (I’m lazy), and finally decided to give in when the sale price was too good to pass up. Well, I’m so glad I didn’t because after altering it, the fit was perfect and here a few years later, it’s still a hit whenever I put it on. When I wear this dress, I feel elegant, confident, and as if I was transformed back to a certain decade. Sometimes I joke and say it’s vintage and that it belongs to my mom. :)
Ahhh, is it Friday yet?
XO, KTR
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R.M. Drake is magical. I love so much of what he is able to articulate with words.
I also really love your writing on this post. I love your insight and how you have beautifully worded it. Simple and quick but with a POW!
Always a fan of this dress and style of skirts and dresses as well, they are just so elegant, and classic. Reminds me of the Notebook.
Hope you had a great weekend!
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I am proud to be a maker of this wonderful gothic necklace
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Eugene
Love this gorgeous, flowing dress. The accessories and the bun in your hair really polish off the look!
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this dress is GORG!!!
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heather
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So VERY lovely. My buddy is so elegant, thus, NR has such an elegant woman.
The dress was worth altering. It is beautiful
Deedee
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i want this dress. i need this dress. wow
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Beautiful! I love the layering and bottom of that dress!!
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That first photo is FABULOUS. It looks vintage, and makes me swoon~
Btw, I am loving your style. I think you have a new reader here :)
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That first photo is FABULOUS. The dress looks vintage, and it makes me swoon~
Btw, I am loving your style. I think you have a new reader here :)
Dear Sunny Vintage
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That first photo is FABULOUS!
This dress looks like it could be vintage, and it makes me swoon~
Btw, I am loving your style. I think you have a new reader here :)
Dear Sunny Vintage
GAHHHHHHHH! Can we say amazing?!! I swear KT you are my inspiration. I adore your style so much and I especially love how you can go from one style to another so effortlessly. So versatile and such a breath of fresh air! XO
BELLA!!! perfection from head to toe! I was wondering, how long is this dress, since you didn’t alter it. I wonder if it will fit me, I’m taller than you I think. Anyway, you look lovely and I’d totally believe you if you told me it’s a vintage piece from your mom’s closet. It’s so lovely!
OMGosh! I so want this dress!!!!! So sad that it’s old but I wonder if I can find it somewhere on ebay. You look lovely as usual btw!
What a lovely dress! It’s so classy, chic and so the styling is perfection!
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