A head-to-toe consignment look! The pieces are of various vintages, but they came together quite nicely … in my closet. Hehe! Burgundy is one of my power colours, and I love wearing it as a “neutral”. It’s a nice substitute for black, I think.
The J. Crew pieces are all pretty classic albeit basic, but they’re “fancied up” by the shoes and bag. And that’s my not-so-secret secret to looking polished at the office. I’m firmly in the camp whose motto is “expensive shoes and bags make everything better” – including mall clothing. I might get that embroidered on a pillow or something. Of course, the “expensive” would be in literal quotes because you know I don’t pay retail if I can help it.
I love your thrift/consignment finds, every time I read your posts I lament the lack of those shops where I live. Of course there are a couple around here, but the reviews I’ve read mention the near full prices they charge so I haven’t bothered. Anyhow, do you find that you only find older styles/models of shoes in thrift shops? Meaning rounder toes? Or do you not like pointy toes, I feel like for heels non-pointy toes don’t seem very ‘modern’.
It really depends on the thrift store. Some tend to be the “old school thrift stores” (donations from older clientele, so clothing styles are more vintage-y), while others have tons of current stuff. Consignment stores, by and large, only have current stuff. These shoes are a current Stuart Weitzman style, for example (Strongswoon, I believe is the name).
I like both pointy and almond-toe shoes like this pair (a rounded point, if you will). Pointy shoes are sexier, the almond-toe ones are more classic/elegant, in my opinion – but YMMV for sure.
I don’t wear a ton of vintage clothing or shoes, but there can be gems. Vintage Ferragamo shoes, for example, are wonderful, IMO. And I love vintage dresses as well. The “older” thrift stores can also be a treasure trove of mid-century home goods, which I also love. It really depends on what you like, and not just in terms of clothing.
Edited to add: both clothes and shoes that are vintage (pre-1980s) tend to run quite small, so that can be a challenge as well. I am a straight size, so I can fit into some vintage dresses, but I have trouble finding shoes that are big enough for my size 9-9.5 feet 🙁
I have this same skirt and it IS such a lovely substitute for black. Looking good, this look is excellent!
Thanks, Annie! I love burgundy/wine as a neutral – totally underrated!
Love this look! It’s so feminine and pretty yet still appropriate for work. I think it’s the ruffles and the floral that really make it work for me; although I love burgundy too.
Frilly florals lovers unite!