I was all set to purge this dress from my closet last year, but then I had second thoughts — as I am wont to do — and decided to keep it … just in case. Well, my instinct has paid off; this Zara peplum blazer I got from the last clothing swap is its perfect mate. I loved this outfit, and I can see it having a long and happy future.
The print of the dress is almost too busy for accessories, but I added this vintage pendant at the last minute, and I’m glad I did. It kinda goes with the print, doesn’t it? Since the pendant was a travel souvenir, I always enjoy the opportunity to wear, and reminisce briefly. Anyone else do that?
Finally, and completely unrelated, a rant: why is it almost impossible to find a decent pair of navy pumps? I’ve been looking for over a year, and no luck. I just don’t understand. Navy pumps and dress pants that fit are my shopping unicorns, it seems.
Cute outfit! As for navy accessories, I’m sure it will happen. Navy is coming back in a way I haven’t seen since the 1980s.
Ferragamo is one of the few shoe brands that never stopped producing navy … unfortunately, it’s only in patent leather, which has never been my favorite. But I expect more shoe makers to catch on to the trend soon.
I don’t patent leather at all, but I haven’t seen even that in stores. Brand new Ferragamos are way outside the price range I’m aiming for, but I should have a look for vintage ones on eBay (thanks for the reminder). The only problem is that I have gigantic feet, and it’s hard to find vintage Ferragamos in my size :/
I’ll have to keep looking and waiting …
These are not high fashion but Payless makes a couple of styles of pumps that have a cult following. One is the Karmen pump 9check out user ratings) and the other is this Joyce one. They don’t seem to have Karmen in non-patent navy but do have the Joyce in a mixed media navy. I have the Karmen in matte navy and they are one of the most comfortable heels I own. They also still look brand new.
The other pair of navy pumps I own are these SW ones – they were in every Marshalls/TJ Maxx a few years ago and you can still find pre-owned ones on Ebay in various sizes. Mine have held up very well for over 7 years now. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stuart-Weitzman-New-Suede-Navy-Pump-New-without-box-10B-/231898132856?hash=item35fe34b178:g:bUgAAOSwQgpW~dMk
Ooh, thanks for the tip about SW … I love his shoes, one of my fave brands. I’ll have to keep my eye out on eBay (and hope for a seller that ships to Canada :()
I love this–good job keeping that dress!
What size is the blazer? I’m thinking of ordering a Zara one on Tradesy, but not sure on size. Thanks!
Sorry for the delayed response … I’ve been meaning to check, and completely forgot. I think it’s a Size Small, but I’ll have a look tonight. Very sorry again!
Maybe it’s just a case that navy is such a classic colour that no one ever consigns their pumps? Unless they were purchased 35+ years ago and look it. I ended up getting. I know they’re starting to show up in stores again, it’ll just be a matter of waiting and seeing if they make it into the sales 🙁
I have no idea — it’s a mystery. What do people wear with their navy clothes? I guess black technically works, but I hate to wear all navy, and then black shoes. To me, it looks like a mistake (like, it was dark and you didn’t realize the shoes were the wrong color). I’m old-fashioned when it comes to navy-black pairings, LOL!
I love this! And I really like how the necklace works with the dress and shoes. Navy shoes would look good, but this keeps it interesting…
Thanks Jeri! Gold is surprisingly versatile 😉