Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Polka dots for an outdoor wedding

I'm back! We had a wonderful trip, coming home well-rested, well-fed and in awe of the charms of Eastern Europe. Thank you again to my guest posters for your inspiring remixes while I was away.

I wore this outfit for the afternoon wedding of one of my university roommates last month, which took place on a sun-drenched golf course. I had thrifted my Laundry by Shelli Segal silk polka dot dress (a size too big but impossible to pass up!) over the summer and couldn't wait to wear it. I played it up with red lipstick, pearls, a white and gold belt, gold clutch and slingbacks. I didn't get it in any of the pictures, but I also wore a long, slim neutral blazer with gold buttons. A more dramatic look could be created by adding extra pearl necklaces of varying sizes, large dark sunglasses, a head scarf and short lace gloves. Complete this look with a convertible or speedboat.
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Dress - Thrifted (Laundry by Shelli Segal)
Belt - Thrifted
Clutch - Gifted
Necklace and earrings - Gifted
Ring - Gifted from Coach
Shoes - Guess via Winners

9 comments:

  1. Welcome back! Glad you are well rested and relaxed after your vacation.

    You look so beautiful in this outfit! It's got a retro pin up girl look, without being over the top. Your curly hair is the perfect compliment to this outfit!

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  2. The polka dots are both beautiful and perfect for an outdoor wedding!

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  3. Welcome home. Your dress is gorgeous. I love how you styled it. That clutch is so pretty. I love your hair too. Very classic. OH, and the red lips!

    xo,
    Tracy

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  4. What a great thrifting find and a perfect wedding look- so classic and elegant! It doesn't look too big to me, but I bet the belt is really helping with that :)
    www.saysskippy.blogspot.com

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  5. u look great!
    hey darling nice blog..i just subcribed..hope u subcribe back id love to comment some more ..
    take care
    xx,Bisera

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  6. That is such a pretty dress! And I love your clutch :D
    I want to go back to Europe....
    http://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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  7. Oh my God Kat!! You look so elegant! Like a Hollywood star from the 50's!! I love this outfit! Sorry for not communicating much lately... I'll be back to being my cheerful self soon! Kisses :)

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  8. I'm smitten with this dress, the polka dots are adorable and the dress looks amazing on you!! What a lovely find. Happy weekend. xo veronika

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  9. Love this dress! And I love that it was from the thrift store! Thanks for visiting my blog and following!

    Lindsey Turner
    http://thriftandshout.blogspot.com

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