stripes and scallops

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vintage dress, old Coo Ca Choo coat with scalloped edges, Rubi shoes, thrifted tights and bag

I very rarely wear skirts or dresses that are much shorter than knee-length, mainly because I don't think I have the legs to pull them off. Nevertheless, there are occasions when I break my own rules. This is one of my favourite vintage dresses, so much so that this isn't the first time I've done an outfit post with it. It's hard to go wrong with classic navy stripes, and I'm pretty comfortable wearing short dresses if I pair it with tights (don't know where the logic in that is, as I know colourful tights would only draw more attention to the legs). Inspired by my previous posts on 1960's Twiggy, groovy pink tights were the choice of the day.

Also, I think that's the first time I've used the word groovy in a blog post. Far out.

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27 little notes:

Chloë, Wardrobe Quarry said...

I think that dress is super cute and I don't know what your complaining about, your legs look great with that dress. It's the kind of dress that would go with any coloured tights anyway.

Rebecca said...

You look so pretty! Your dress looks so cute and comfy. In fact I love your whole outfit :)

Claire Kiefer said...

that is one AMAZING coat!

Gracie said...

I love stripes and that dress is cute. The coat is pretty and I wear tights with skirts and dresses in winter. I love them.

soph // and other things said...

Loving the scallop detail on that coat. Very groovy. Ahh I love that word. I'm going to see how many times I can use it in conversation for the remainder of the day haha

Imogen said...

This dress is so sweet, I love it. Beautiful print and colours.

Alexandra Gabriella Audrey said...

cute dress :) i really love your blog. following you now <3

Raquel said...

oh I'm glad you brake your own rules because this outfit is perfect! the dress is so lovely, and the jacket, oh wow I practically jumped when I saw it!
ps: don't know why you say you don't have the legs to pull of short dresses, they are perfectly normal!

Sarah Knight said...

Looks very sporty & capricious!

Gaby G said...

So pretty!!!

...on the brink of something beautiful said...

cute dress and i loooove your blog. so lovely!
-kellie

Stéphanie said...

I adore your dress Anna !

Emma Jade said...

so gorgeous! i love that coat!

Sidewalk Chic said...

The pink tights are a wonderful addition to this cute outfit! How lovely :)

3 sous un parapluie said...

love this dress and ...beautiful legs !!!(Samantha)

Amanda Corrine said...

I love your dress, it looks all sailor-y :) and that coat is so unique.
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Helen said...

don't be shy about your legs! i think this dress looks great on you

Helen said...

don't be shy about your legs! i think this dress looks great on you

Mo said...

that is a lovely outfit ! and i think your legs look really nice !

YEYE STYLE BLOG said...

I really love love love that scallops jacket!

Missa said...

Ooh, I love the combination of the scallops with the stripes and the collar on that dress is so cute! It actually looks really great on you :)

That's funny, I just used the word groovy in a comment yesterday, not a word I normally use either, perhaps it's poised for a comeback ;)

See Me Everywhere said...

How sweet! Love this dress and love the stripes!

x

Emily, Resplendent Tranquility said...

So pretty! And inspired by Twiggy -- such fun!

Your scalloped edge coat is lovely! I've never seen anything like it and now I want one. Hehe.

MOUSEVOX VINTAGE said...

What an adorable dress! The scallops on your coat are perfection.

a blog about the little things said...

That dress is darling, and the scallop edged coat is sublime (makes me want to find/make something similar)! Very cute addition of pink tights - on cute legs, I might add! :)

Sally said...

Super cute! I love your entire outfit!!

Unknown said...

Love the stripes! Have a sweet day!