it seems as though lately i just can’t get enough of wearing polka dots! i think this may have something to do with my need to constantly wear my new karen walker sunglasses. i keep playing off their shape when i get dressed, so before i know it, i’m wearing teeny tiny polka dots and a big puff ball at my collar. i actually got this skirt at a thrift shop ages ago with the idea that i would hem it up to a mini length, but i kinda sorta never got around to it. but as i think forward to fall, i’m appreciating longer hemlines, so i guess my laziness worked out in this case!
being a mere 5’5″ (if i was talking, you’d sense sarcasm because i know that 5’5″ isn’t short), i’ve always shied away from longer skirts and opted for mini lengths with this idea that i would look bad in a maxi length. but honestly, that’s just silliness. i know i’ve brought this up before, but i think it’s worth repeating: it’s too bad that we’re constantly getting messages that the only way we should want to look is long and lean, or super sexy. why should anyone be made to feel like they’re not allowed to wear certain clothes just because of their body type? it’s kind of amazing how that kind of “advice” can make almost anyone feel bad about themselves if they believe it. so basically, the moral of the story is: go get a maxi skirt. or a skirt that cuts you off at the widest part of your leg. it’s really not a fashion don’t.
haha, ok, enough with the pep talks and onto the outfit:
blouse: thrifted vintage silk blouse
skirt: thrifted vintage polka dot skirt
shoes: seychelles platform clogs
sunglasses: karen walker
pin: loft raffia pin
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really lovely <3
I agree with the skirt length wholeheartedly, I've been wearing this length lately and I absolutely love it! This color is so pretty!
cutie!!! so vintage chic in this, erin! :D
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It's actually super refreshing to see longer lengths every once in awhile! And you are slowly but surely making me want to buy those clogs…
I've got those shoes (in white) on the way!
i agree with hannah- i am seriously considering purchasing those clogs. and i think you should keep a reminder of this realization around. long skirts look fantastic on you!
I like this skirt length on you! That skirt in particular with those shoes are perfect. Love them.
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just like Dorothy from the wizard of oz! except with nicer shoes!
it has always been funny to me when I hear people say things like, "you shouldn't wear that. . .you're pear shaped" or something. . .I am tall and skinny and sometimes wearing long skirts just makes me look more gigantic but for some realy people think as if it is more fit for tall skinny people to wear. . . I guess it is all just differs of interest.
anyway onto the subject matter of what you are wearing: It is perfect on you and is beautiful as can be. Great job wearing them.
I love this, and am still so jealous of how well that silk blouse fits you! Good call on not hemming the skirt, it looks great long. I wish I was just a couple of inches taller, being 5'2" isn't the easiest with those kind of things.
Love the raffia pin, it really makes the outfit. And I think this length is going to be coming in over the next few seasons, good choice to pair with platforms
The blouse is wonderfully adorable – I love the whole look!
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Way to lead the way. Love the whole look!
Bravo! Agreed, Im only 5'2 and love long skirts, just blogged about it too! Yours is much cuter!
Fantastic message! I used to be afraid to wear mini skirts because I'm on the tall side, but the fact of the matter is I like mini skirts and they make me feel good!
why does that skirt have to be thrifted!!? I want it.
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woah those seychelles shoes are beautiful. thanks for the pep talk. always makes me feel good about my body shape :-)
I love those Seychelles! I've been really on the fence about clogs, but these are heaven. I also really like the shape of this skirt on you. Very flattering and uber feminine.
you look so good and I love love love your glasses.
also I'm getting a pixie haircut :D
Calf-length skirts are my new favorite (and this one looks stunning on you)! Plus, every time you post photos in those clogs, you make me want them a bit more. ;)
you rock the maxi skirt! and i love your silly pom pom neck pin! and dang i want those sunnies…
i think it's interesting how inclined i am to shorten the hemline of most vintage — i dont know if it really is to make it look better or if i am being inundated with "wear this to make you look HoTtEr" … interesting food for thought!
oh man, i JUST got back from value village with an epic maxi-length skirt and the SAME mantra! it's fate. so glad you posted this because it's true! why not wear what we want? who cares about those silly "rules"?
Oh dear, that blouse is LOVELY!
i absolutely adore the sunglasses !! so gaga-esque !
I am in love with polka dots as well! When I'm thrifting, my eye is immediately drawn to them. The pattern is so attractive on any woman. Feminine and classy.
I just thrifted a few long skirts too and i think I'm going to keep them long. The fabric is so pretty I hate to cut it.
You are great Calivintage!
Great skirt. I love this length on you – it's very elegant. I had the shortening debate the other day about my new dress but have decided that it is staying longer.
As they said in Pirates of the Caribbean, "Hang the code, and hang the rules. They're more like guidelines anyway."
Love this post and I couldn't agree more! It's hard not to get stuck in our own heads sometimes, but it's nice to break the norm and just wear things for fun.
i love this! i've been obsessed with that length recently. and i heart you for talking about the concept of flattering outfits – this might be interesting reading http://www.definatalie.com/2010/07/17/rejecting-the-notion-of-the-flattering-outfit/