When: Wednesday, June 9th, 2010
Where: Work & Office-Warming Party
What: Dress ($30 Vintage 80s via eBay), tights (Calvin Klein), shoes ($20 Moda via Filene’s Basement), necklace (H&M), handbag ($99 Cole Haan via RueLaLa)
Since I was going to a party after work, I needed an outfit that was both office-appropriate yet festive. This 80s vintage secretary dress fit the bill perfectly, and I felt oh so chic while wearing it. The original belt was missing when I purchased it, so I put on a patent leather belt to match my shoes.
By the way, my toes were just about numb in these shoes. I keep meaning to take them to the shop to have them stretched, but I think I’m just going to bite the bullet and buy myself one of these:
It’s a two-way shoe stretcher, and I’m sure I can put it to good use.
Your vintage dress is pretty! I like the illusion of sharp pleating it gives with the lines on the skirt. 🙂
Thanks, and it’s a heck of a lot easier to iron than actual pleats, lol!
I love how you pulled off opaques in the summer; very darling!
Thanks! It was really wet and cold out that day, so I had to resurrect the tights out of storage. Also, I just learned that my office highly “encourages” hose for women, even in the summer.
I love the dress. What a great find. I also love Cole Haan. What a good buy.
oh that dress is fab!
Hey there! I LOVE this dress. What an awesome find. Looks great on you and you are so cute!
Hi cute girl.. Your dress is fantastic! Love it! xo- karrie
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I just found your blog and excited to read along! I love the dress you have on, super cute!
Your outfit is so cute! I just discovered your blog consequent to its listing on your cohort’s site (I love how collegial fasion bloggers are with one another). I am also elated to find a fashion blog from a woman of color. As a black professional woman, although it is not requisite, it is nice to see black representation. Keep up the great work and great style!
Thanks so much for stopping by! And yes, it is nice to see other fashion bloggers of color. Email me if you know any good ones.