Thrifting Queen

WIW: Old Dress with New Purse

August 28, 2012

Well, maybe two years old isn't THAT old for a dress...I love this dress just as much now as when I bought it and wear it all year long - on its own with sandals in summer and with tights, boots and jacket in winter. It truly is a workhorse in my wardrobe.

To play up the lighter tones in the dress, I've paired it with my neutral peep toe booties and the new Elliot Lucca handbag. I like the booties with the dress, but not sure the handbag works with it - what do you think? I've also been missing some of my vintage jewelry so pulled out my pearls to wear. I like them with this dress and neckline.

Also showing you the new soft purple lipstick I just bought for fall from The Body Shop. I'm in LOVE with this colour!

So does this outfit work? As always, all comments/suggestions welcome.

Dress: Attitude by Jay Manuel
Shoes: Boutique 9
Handbag: Elliot Lucca
Pearls: vintage

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18 Comments

  • Deborah replied 11 years ago

    This is a stunning dress on you Shannon. And I really like the pattern mix with the bag:). And I so love seeing pearls come out to play. That is a great shade of lipstick!

  • ramya replied 11 years ago

    I like the pattern mix....
    love the pearls and the lipstick :)

  • Janet replied 11 years ago

    That dress is made for you, and I like the shoes and bag with it.

  • replied 11 years ago

    Great dress, I really love seeing your outfits in the morning!

  • replied 11 years ago

    I love the dress with that bag. It is a coordinated mismatch. The only thing is that perhaps you don't need the belt, but the dress might be one of those that come with a belt, soooo it is really a minor point.
    Awesome outfit overall and the lipstick color is so pretty!

  • Parsley replied 11 years ago

    You look lovely in your dress and pearls, Shannon.
    I'm not crazy about the bag with it, although I do love that bag. But I'm not a big pattern-mixer, in general, so take that with a grain of salt.
    Your new lipstick is so pretty! It doesn't look purple, though. Funny how lipsticks change when worn.

  • replied 11 years ago

    You look so pretty! You're getting really good at taking your own pictures, and the shot in #2 looks so cute and candid. Love the dress and you're making me brave to wear my pearls. I don't know why I'm so chicken about them. I love that bag; it can do no wrong IMO and your lippy is a really pretty mauve. The consistency looks really nice too. Have a lovely Tuesday!

  • texstyle replied 11 years ago

    It all works together beautifully - great outfit!

  • citygirldc replied 11 years ago

    Great look.

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Bring out those pearls and wear them Claire! Unfortunately my hubby absolutely HATES pearls - calls them "old lady" and says they remind him of Barbara Bush (lol)! But I truly think it's all what you pair them with and how you wear them. I think they're classic and intend to always have a pair in my jewelry box.

    Zap - you know, I never thought about trying the dress without a belt. It did come with a skinny black belt so have just always worn it with a belt (not always the black skinny one mind you). Might have to give that a try - thanks!

    Thanks ladies!

  • JR replied 11 years ago

    As a non pattern-mixer, I love everything about this outfit except the presence of the bag. I don't like its yellowish tones with the blue-purple of the dress. The lipstick looks fantastic though.

  • Suz replied 11 years ago

    I remember this dress. No wonder it's a workhorse for you. It's just lovely. Those boutique 9s are getting their wear, too! Love the new lipstick as well.

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    I'm loving it!! The retro touch with the pearls and the pattern mixing bring this dress to life!

    An 11 out of 10.

  • Gaylene replied 11 years ago

    You look fabulous in your dress and pearls, Shannon-- not even remotely resembling Barbara's look.

  • Vicki replied 11 years ago

    I love your "old" dress with the bag and nude shoes. Your lipstick is so pretty and, like Parsley, I'm not "seeing" purple, but more of a deep rose or plum.

  • Jem replied 11 years ago

    I lOVE pearls! Your outfit looks fab and I really like your new lipstick!

  • annagybe replied 11 years ago

    Looks great!

  • catgirl replied 11 years ago

    Perfect, Shannon, just perfect. So you!

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I started playing dress up when I was 4 years old and haven't stopped since! My income doesn't match my tastes so it's all about figuring out how to thrift my way to a fashionable life while tossing in a few delectable items.