Vintage Linen
This vintage Ungaro wrap dress is so good, but it’s hard to convey its awesomeness in photos because it’s all about the fabric. It’s a double-ply (is that a thing?) linen with the weight and drape of a heavier fabric, but with the usual breathability. And there is no worrying about it being see-through, even with the cream colour. I’m not crazy about the collar, but I love everything else about this dress. I paired it with a thin black turtleneck because it was a windy day, and added some 90s-inspired accessories to match the vibe. Loved this so much, and it was so comfortable.
Notes: Ungaro dress (thrifted, $8.50); Oak & Fort turtleneck (retail, $40); Napoleoni shoes (thrifted, $7); Marc by Marc Jacobs backpack (consignment, $170).
La Favorita
It’s always nice to pull out this dress – it makes me feel instantly put together. I dressed it up with a velvet blazer and an old jeweled (but not too jeweled, if you know what I mean) belt. This makes me want to go back to hunting Dries on eBay … sigh.
Notes: Dries Van Noten dress (eBay, $300); Zara blazer (thrifted, $9.50); BCBG belt (thrifted with dress, $7); shoes (Winners, $40).
Vacation Style
My husband and I took a little weekend trip to Calgary (sans kiddos) this past week. That is usually the cue for me to line up some interesting outfits, except this time I prioritize comfort above all else. Luckily, this linen maxi dress delivers both comfort and some serious style. Nun-on-Vacation style, that is. I can’t tell you how much I love it. I’ll be wearing this non-stop this summer. The lace-up flats add a little bit of extra polish, without having to sacrifice any comfort. Win win.
Notes: vintage dress (thrifted, $14); Anthropologie necklace (retail, gift); Tommy Hilfiger jacket (DIY embroidery, original retail, $80); Napoleoni shoes (thrifted, $7).
I wonder if you could dye the Ungaro dress? It looks lovely but I know what you mean about the color…it just wouldn’t work for me.
That Dries dress is always so lovely!
I don’t mind the colour. It’s usually a problem only if the material is see through, but that is not the case here because it’s so nice and thick. (Sorry if that wasn’t clear!)
I need to improve my reading comprehension. In the sentence “I’m not crazy about the collar,” I read it as “color.” :/
Oh haha! That makes sense now 🙂
Love your flats in particular and the Dries dress and blazer! I would love to find a linen dress like that.