I bought this tweed dress two years ago.
It’s rather elaborate: tweed trimmed with velvet and eyelash-fringe, hook-and-eye closures — and doesn’t require any further ornamentation. I don’t think it could support more detail.
As originally sold, it had a thick, banded collar around the neck — Mandarin-influenced. I generally like that look, but this tweed fabric is too thick for such use. It felt like a neck brace. So, after wearing the dress with limited enthusiasm last year, I had a breakthrough this fall. I had the collar removed. Presto! I suddenly have a new dress that I adore.
Let’s take a closer look:
As it was, avec self-fabric neckbrace
As it was, avec self-fabric neckbrace
These patent leather boots, however, kind of make the dress.
Dress: Tory Burch “Ackley”; Boots: Fratelli Rossetti (from YOOX); Scarf: Liberty (vintage)
You are absolutely right about those boots! And what a great dress too.
Stumbled upon your blog and very pleased to have found it! Really great content and a nice niche as well. Though not employed, I’m a big fan of staid. 🙂
Oh, forgot, the boots are wonderful. I have a pair of black patent boots and find they transform everything I wear, I wouldn’t do without them!
Ok, so I finally noticed how to get through your archives in order! Now, I’m wondering how this would play with your new kimono-like, tie-at-the-back, top?