Sunday, 14 June 2009

Fashion workout dilemma: Ebay dress score! How to work it though?

Saturday morning came and I received this gorgeous vintage tea dress that was such a score on ebay! It's in pristine condition and fits perfectly. Perfect for summer and light, with a pretty flower print with varying shades of teal and blue, punctuated with purple flowers.





I had to try it on and work out what accessories would match it. I teamed it with my fave leather wedges (Next summer season 2008) and a leather brown belt with butterfly buckle that I got in a vintage shop. I do't think it works : ( Thinking I should try a lighter coloured belt like white or tan, same with the shoes. And maybe a skinny belt rather than wide?

What do you think?
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7 comments:

  1. Unknown5 July 2009 at 08:54

    That's a pretty dress :) I have never ordered clothes off ebay - since I'm worried about sizing lol The dress definitely seems to flatter you. Yes try some lighter coloured accessories to go with it.

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  2. irmiana5 July 2009 at 09:38

    How about trying a skinny white belt to offset the soft colours? And maybe white accessories, or even off-white accessories to stop looking so matchy-matchy. Or you could pick a colour from the palette of the dress and use accessories of that colour?

    Hope you'll find a way to wear the dress - it looks gorgeous on you!


    xoxo
    irmiana


    http://idressforme.blogspot.com

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  3. LisaT5 July 2009 at 13:26

    Such a pretty dress! Love the print! & it looks great on you! =D

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  4. moodeve6 July 2009 at 05:59

    thank you all!

    Irmiana - I like the sound of a white belt but what kind of coloured shoes to wear?

    Yes, I think I should pick out some of the blue or purple hues from the dress and use it in accessories - perhaps even silver? Thanks laydeez!

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  5. Cristina6 July 2009 at 07:59

    OK I know it's going to sound crazy but I think a black lather jacket would look great with this dress too. Maybe because it's a very different fashion style.

    About the shoes and accessories... if you could find ballet shoes (I have in mind the ones that you tie up on your ankle with a bow or just a knot) with similar colours than the ones on the dress that would be just perfect.

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  6. irmiana8 July 2009 at 15:02

    moodeve - hm, good question.. maybe a pair of dark tan gladiator sandals, or even silver ones? I think that it's such a statement dress, that the only accessory needed, really, is a bag, and keep the makeup fresh.

    btw, I've added you to my blogerati on my blog - hope you don't mind!

    xoxo
    irmiana


    http://idressforme.blogspot.com

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  7. moodeve16 July 2009 at 07:27

    Cristina - I hve a fitted black leather jacket that would be perfect. To go with black French Sole ballerinas. Thanks!

    Irmiana - am flattered! Thanks for the addition and I have to you too! I just bought some tan strappy heels in the Jones bootmaker sale which wld be v pretty with this - so thanks! Yes, keep the mu fresh. Cheers!

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