Day 37 of 57: Workin' 9 to 5

    I'm back from my trip to Asheville, and it was amazing! On day 37 of 57 Days of Dresses Jason and I found some interesting corners of downtown Asheville, so why not take some photos?
    This is a vintage '80s dress Jason got me at Fanny's House Of Music/ Diamond Star Halo vintage boutique. It is the strangest styled dress I own. It's so uniquely 1980s that I find it amazing that it has withstood the decades. It reminds me of a secretary dress you might see in "Nine to Five." It's a tea-length long sleeve dress. the dress has a banded dropped waist that drawstrings at the natural waistline. Another interesting concept on this dress is the asymmetric button placket on the bodice. It has a jewel neckline and the small asymmetric collar extends into a neck sash. The skirt has stiff pleats. The material is soft, and I suspect it is silk or a polyester/ rayon blend, and it has a paint swatch pattern on it. What a rare find, and what and awesome dress!

 

Day 34 of 57: Oo, La La!

    So on day 34 of 57 Days of Dresses I had an early celebration of my 28th year on this planet! That's right, it was a birthday party! And what better way to party then like a kid again at an indoor amusement park and bowling alley. Plus there's a bar! Talk about an occasion to wear a beautiful dress.
    This is a sweet mini dress I got at the Salvation Army for $2. Swoon! It's an A-line shirt dress with princess seams and darts that make it fit like a glove. It has a very cool geometric pattern with of black, white and blue triangles. The plunged V-neck is accentuated with ruched seams. The dress has belt loops, which I have my favorite red belt looped through, and the front of the dress buttons from top to bottom. The short sleeves are buttoned at the cuff, and the skirt is detailed with a pleated tier around it that looks oh-so cute! Yeah, this is another dress that I love!

Day 10 of 57: Lady in Black

    So on day 10 of 57 Days of Dresses I was feeling bold, and what better color to wear then black - all black.
     We drove by this electrical substation on our way home from the grocery store and I thought it'd be a great place to take some pictures of my pretty black dress. 60 cycle hum, here I come!
    This black tiered dress is a fab find at the Salvation Army. And, for $1 the only price better is free. It has spaghetti tie straps, and a wide scrunched waist. There's crocheted lace that drapes around the entire bust and upper back. The dress's fabric is completed hemmed with tiny 1/4" full stitched pleats that created interesting texture and movement.