I never met a 70s novelty print I didn’t like, and this dress was no exception. It was in very sad shape when I adopted it from the thrift store last summer. The bodice was stretched out, it had shredded spaghetti straps and many small holes in the hemline. I felt sorry for this poor abused frock, so I took it in on the sides, removed said sad straps and brought up the hem enough to disguise the holes in it. She has flitted around repeatedly since then, recently making her first appearance of the season. Sunshine on my shoulders makes me very happy indeed!
70s owl print dress, $6 thrifted last year
Moroccan leather and brass belt, $15 ebay several years ago
BGBG girls studded leather sandals, $20 Citizen Rosebud sale
Bad ass triple chain earrings, $8 Porkchop Rules via Crimson and Clover
Very pretty. And I'm hugely impressed at your tailoring skill. I need to learn how to do that.
ReplyDeleteshybiker!! I'm learning myself, I practice on items that are pretty bad off so I don't feel too much pressure! Thanks, as always so glad you stop by and comment!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Wish I could pull off a strapless. You're smokin'!
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Nikki!! I know what you mean about um, top support needed!! I took in the sides to be really snug, but once when I was walking up my front porch I stepped on the hem and the girls got loose!! I'm so glad I only flashed my front door, you gotta be careful!! I think it's all in the fit, smocking with straps are great too! Thanks for the love, lovely lady!!!
ReplyDeleteAnn, you look quite beautiful in this pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteIts so pleasant to see you out in the warn sun and the greenery surroundings!
Ofelia!! That's my crazy ass backyard, it needs a lot of cleaning up but it's so nice to welcome spring and sun! Thanks for the compliment, you are so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteLovely dress! I'm having maxi dress madness at the mo! For some reason that's all I've been thrifting lately!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the dress!! No, like, really, really, LOVE the dress. xoxo
ReplyDeletedolly the bird!! Thanks, I know what you mean, maxis are great! They are so comfy for picnics and outdoor stuff, no worries of overexposure!
ReplyDeleteAri!!! I'm so glad you love it, it's a favorite of mine and it felt so good to wear on a sunny day!! I'm loving you embracing your clothing style, you are beautiful!!
aaawww you look fab, gorgeous dress, i love maxi's but i am far to short to wear them. dee x
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ReplyDeleteWowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww the dress is fantastic, and you look sooooooooooo beautiful in it.
ReplyDeleteStunning, my dear friend.
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Utterly gorgeous, and yay for the sun. It's going to be a whole 21 degrees here in London today!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Sunshine on the shoulders is a very good thing indeed, plenty of sunshine here in France too, may have to get my poor, pale legs out for the first airing of the season!
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Dee!! I'm a wee 5'2" myself so you may just need a nice petite tailored maxi!! I can't wear most things "off the rack" so my tailor and my own fledgling sewing skills are paramount! Thanks for the visit and praise!!
ReplyDeleteDi!! I love "backseat lover"!!!! It reminds me of Nikki Corvette, never a bad thing!! I will be visiting you, see ya in the backseat!!
Helga!!! You are so fierce! I'm glad to hear you're back from your super vacation party train in one piece!!
Sacramento!!! As always, your comments just light me up! Thank you for being so amazing, the blogworld is better for having you in it!!
Loo!! We have been hogging the sunshine, but we have rain coming this afternoon! Bundle up, buttercup!!! Thanks for your visit and kind words!
Dash!!! I'm pale as a ghost, I am so vitamin D deficient I gotta make up for a long winter!! I'm glad you are enjoying the beautiful weather too, I'm dreaming of visiting France someday!! Thanks for stopping by, it's always a pleasure!!
Love this dress, and love it paired with the belt. You look fantastic (as always)!
ReplyDeleteAllie!!! Thanks so much, I love it with a belt too, it reigns in the food baby! Glad you stopped by and took the time to comment!
ReplyDeleteAi ai aiiii! Hot mama! You look stunning, and so cute! I always want to hug you when I land chez toi <3 How wonderful that you got the shoes at Bella`s, imagining you together in her fab shop makes my heart swell. Sending you lots of love from Oslo sweetheart.
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Anika!! Coming from such a hot mama as yourself, what a huge compliment!! I was super stoked when I found those shoes in Bella's well curated stash, I will show a better picture of them soon as they will be in heavy rotation! Your comments feel like a snuggle hug!! Sending you love right back girlfriend!!!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could do maxi's, but alas I think I'm too short! This looks soo gorge on you tho, first day of sunshine here in blighty and I already have sunburnt shoulders!
ReplyDeleteSmashingbird!! I'm only 5'2" myself so I say give it a try! I look so short next to my husband as he is a full foot taller!! I'm glad you're soaking up the sun too (but I hate sunburns, I burn easily as well)!
ReplyDeleteOh myyyy you are divine!!!! You have such luminous skin and you look statuesque!
ReplyDeleteDusk!!!! Thanks, gorgeous one!!! To look statuesque at my short height is such a compliment!!! I'm swelled up from the sunshine of your love!!!! Yea, that must be it!!!!!
ReplyDeletemaybe i have'nt seen you in this kind of look yet, but I was surprised, it's so fresh and brushed up, you look very different, not the "future me" i know..=)i am used seeing you fully covered with lots of things...
ReplyDeletewow, this is the most amazing dress i've seen in the past few months on a blog. loooooooooove it.
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Dear girl!! It's a spring look, I seldom wear my hair slicked back cuz it's on the verge of frizzing at all times!! I thought I'd mix it up a bit, but please stay tuned for regular scheduled programming!!
ReplyDeletewardrobeexperience!! Thanks!! It's a favorite of mine, I'm so glad you like it too!!
Oh my gosh, I am in love with this dress! Nice job reworking it. The print is fabulous. Definitely worth rescuing! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW at first I thought who is that...love your hair pulled back. 70's prints! They are so much fun. Cool earrings! THANKS *wink*
ReplyDeleteI'm totally loving maxi dresses right now! And this one is a total beauty. I love how you styled it with the belt. Very 1970s. Adore! xoxo
ReplyDeleteNickie!!! Thanks, it took some doing but I'm glad you agree it was worth the effort!! Glad you stopped by, it's always a pleasure!!!
ReplyDeleteKara!!! I guess I do look different, I don't usually wear my hair like this and it was on the verge of a major frizz out!! But I had to show off the earrings, I love them so!!!
Jennyboo!!! I love those Moroccan belts and they are getting harder and harder to find! From one vintage leather lover to another, thanks so much!!!
wowee!! :)
ReplyDeleteIts Di from Comely! Thanks so much for following, supporting and loving my blog! i decided only yesterday to rename and restart my blog to thebackseatlover.blogspot.com - crazy i know.. :) so please come visit and continue to follow me there! Hope to see you there x
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Nikki!! I know what you mean about um, top support needed!! I took in the sides to be really snug, but once when I was walking up my front porch I stepped on the hem and the girls got loose!! I'm so glad I only flashed my front door, you gotta be careful!! I think it's all in the fit, smocking with straps are great too! Thanks for the love, lovely lady!!!
ReplyDeletei love your dress! it is fab, and these pictures are great!
ReplyDeleteDrollgirl!! Thanks!!! I am totally amateur and my husband took the pics with our shitty camera so it means a lot to me that you like what you see!!!
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