No Match For A Sunny Disposition

Rebecca, A Clothes Horse 3/28/2011 39 Comments Edit

I was drawn to this little set for the stunning jacket with organza collar. I thought I would wear the jacket as a fresh spring layer and not wear the set together...but once I tried it the result was too sweet to not wear out and about. I usually resist such matchy-matchy outfits and literal interpretations of vintage, but occasionally I give into the impulse. Next time I wear the jacket or dress I'd like to mix it up with more orange or coral accessories; now I just need to find the perfect shoes and purse.

Apparently, my great-grandmother was known as quite a clothes horse in her day. My mother said this is the type of outfit she wore work only her skirts were shorter! Just another reason I wish I had had an opportunity to know my great-grandmother better.

Outfit details:

Cheap Monday sunglasses

vintage dress & coat

Tumblr tote via TumblrNYFW event

Seychelles booties

CONVERSATION

Cassie NafzigerMarch 28, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Cute outfit! I love it, and gorgeous color :)
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MeredithMarch 28, 2011 at 8:21 AM
So cute! It's hard to believe that your great-grandmother's skirt would be shorter. Where in Virginia are you from? I live in Richmond but go to school in Blacksburg.
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eden marielMarch 28, 2011 at 8:22 AM
Super sweet, & love that color it's so springy!
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Mrs. CMarch 28, 2011 at 8:23 AM
Adorable!!! Reminds me of a Jackie O kind of look! Those shoes are awesome!!! You don't need it but check out my Move It Monday exercise for swim suit season....eeek!!!

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annah.March 28, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Oh, this would look incredible with coral or orange! Unexpected, but awesome.

Annah xx

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Rebecca, The Clothes HorseMarch 28, 2011 at 8:48 AM
@Meredith, I'm not from VA, just moved here last summer (prob moving this summer). I'm a military brat; I'm from all over and this is my first time in VA. :)
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CassieMarch 28, 2011 at 8:48 AM
I'm loving your exploration with new locations for shooting. I think this particular location makes it all about your outfit. Stands out nicely.

Lovely as always.
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Steffys Pros and ConsMarch 28, 2011 at 8:52 AM
i love that blue dress it is such a pretty color!!!

<3 steffy
Steffys Pros and Cons
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LikeSpinningPlatesMarch 28, 2011 at 8:55 AM
wow that coat is adorable! Such a pretty color. =)

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AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 8:56 AM
that dress and coat pair are soooo cute! what a great find! ^,^
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CaramelLatteKissMarch 28, 2011 at 9:00 AM
Very cute! I look forward to seeing it with coral.
A shorter skirt for work? Goodness me, your great-grandmother must have been quite the office totty! I love hearing about vintage fashion through the family. My gran used to make me laugh so much about her tales of the dangers of being a secretary in London; stilettos and umbrellas with a point on the end were very fashionable, and my gran was full of stories of losing shoes other the edges of tube platforms, or getting heels or umbrella ends stuck in the escalators.
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janaMarch 28, 2011 at 9:02 AM
i'm normally not into the matchy-matchy either... but oh.my.god. i'm in love with that set. i can't tell you how heartbroken i was to read "vintage", and that i couldn't just click away and order myself the outfit.

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Mae LuMarch 28, 2011 at 9:03 AM
I normally have a lot to say, but I don't today.

Just that this is a lovely framed photo... (#1)... you always have some sense of proportion and juxtaposition in your photos.

You always know how to compose your shots so well. I envy that.

xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!
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MandiMarch 28, 2011 at 9:09 AM
Cute cute! I get what you're saying about the matchy matchy thing, but this is so perfect! And how bout those hot grammas? haha Mine was always so modest when I knew her, but looking through her scrapbooks revealed the fox she was in her younger years. :)
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*indie_queen*March 28, 2011 at 9:23 AM
Such a sweet outfit, the colour is so summery and pretty :) Your hair looks great like that too.
The photos I've seen of my nan working in Malta are great- all 50's polka dot sundresses
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GeorgieMarch 28, 2011 at 9:30 AM
I also wish I had met my grandmother. She had the same name and was into fashion as well... we would have many topics to talk about.

Very cute outfit!! :) Love it!
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Elizabeth MaryMarch 28, 2011 at 9:34 AM
The coat is especially nice. Wonderful outfit.
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Lindsey TurnerMarch 28, 2011 at 9:45 AM
Adorable! LOVE those shoes!
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YajairaMarch 28, 2011 at 10:06 AM
pretty baby blue color
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marieMarch 28, 2011 at 11:16 AM
so cute! the pictures are amazing as well!
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Iulia RomanaMarch 28, 2011 at 11:19 AM
You are so stylish my darling :) I love this bright, optimistic color !
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MeeshMarch 28, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Love this color, and the matching actually goes pretty well here! Also love the story about your great-grandmother's short skirts. (I always think it's funny to find out what really went on, fashion-wise, with the older generations in their youth. Like getting lectured by a grandparent for wearing clothes that are too revealing, but then finding old pictures where they're wearing something *way* worse!)
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Rosaspina VintageMarch 28, 2011 at 12:49 PM
Oh dear. I love two pieces but this one is unbelievably pretty! The coat is so cute, that collar...aww precious!
It's really a little jewel and I agree with you, it would have been too hard to resist wearing both pieces together! You granmother must have been a fun and interesting lady!
Ale
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My HideawayMarch 28, 2011 at 1:19 PM
Adorable! Love the cuffs and collar on that jacket.
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GGMarch 28, 2011 at 1:21 PM
As much as the color is amazing, what really gets me is the oh-so-sweet organza peter pan collar. Just gorgeous.

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TeresaMarch 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM
I love that coat and dress combo! The organza collar is just so pretty and delicate! I love the soft blue color too! Such an awesome find! Hope you're enjoying VA! :)

♥ Teresa ♥
- Pretty Dandy -
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VickiMarch 28, 2011 at 2:17 PM
im so gutted this dress and coat are vintage!! i really want this!! sometimes things just look amazing as a set, my granny was famous for this as well as your great granny :) xo
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MaddieMarch 28, 2011 at 2:31 PM
First picture = perfection! Love it!
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My Heart BloggedMarch 28, 2011 at 2:39 PM
That set is so pretty, and the color is gorgeous on you.
My Heart Blogged
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Une petite filleMarch 28, 2011 at 3:17 PM
Such a lovely outfit!

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AnonymousMarch 28, 2011 at 4:06 PM
Well isn't that just adorable!
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jessMarch 28, 2011 at 4:07 PM
I adore vintage coat and dress sets. Its instantly put together. The blue is a really good color on you.
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IsabellaMarch 28, 2011 at 7:27 PM
The light blue looks gorgeous on you!
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Sarah YvonneMarch 28, 2011 at 8:49 PM
I adore this outfit.The color on the coat is so cute and the dress is definitely strong enough to stand on it's own!

Another win, Rebecca!

Sarah Yvonne
http://sixbeforebreakfastt.blogspot.com
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MarieBayAreaMarch 29, 2011 at 3:44 AM
i love those shoes on you. you have such good legs. thanks for introducing us to laura callaghan's art work. good stuff!
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Madeline QuaintMarch 29, 2011 at 1:43 PM
Wow, very cool great-grandmother! :)
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IsharaMarch 29, 2011 at 10:06 PM
Dressing style is pretty and appealing. Color is perfect for spring season. Miss-matching coat with floral designs or bright color will surely bestow an unusual look.
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HollyMarch 30, 2011 at 8:36 PM
I love the dress and the shoes but I'm not a huge fan of the coat. It looks nice on you but on me it just wouldn't work.

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CatMarch 31, 2011 at 6:53 AM
I love the shoes! Really beautiful :)
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