So this is the first Job Shop Style post now we are into the new year. I hope and pray there won't be too many of them this year. Having had my fair share of dealing with egocentric maniacs I deserve a break!
I found this amazing vintage dress in a charity shop last week. It needed shortened since it was ankle length and now I have shortened it I completely love it. The print on the top half is very Marni-esque and is made of the sheerest silk.
I went for full on autumnal shades of green and brown with my DIY PVC leggings, vintage crochet gloves, and Topshop shoes.
I added my vintage felt cloche hat and bag and Zara coat
I'm sure I heard someone mutter something about a crash helmet but I suppose that was to be expected.
I have had this Zara coat for ages and rarely wear it because I hate the buttons and never got round to changing them, but wearing it again has provided me the impetus to do it. I'm thinking three mis-matched buttons would look much better.
Queen Michelle
Lovely dress and not a hint of crash helmet about that hat! some people are so rude.
Lets hope we see a first day back at work outfit post real soon.
Posted by: Katie | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 10:24
What a gorgeous vintage find, and outfit! All the best for 2009, we'll be here cheering you on ;)
xx
Posted by: Brigadeiro | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 10:54
those leggings are so awesomely cool, I'm an infinitely jealous!
Posted by: Ona | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 11:08
A very snazzy outfit. Large mismatched buttons in autumnal colours (brown, russet, yellow) would be marvelous on that coat. Can't wait to see.
Posted by: Dressed and Pressed | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 11:25
I'd love to be your careers bitch, looking forward to your visit each week just to see what you'd be wearing. This one looks snug, even though you could translate it into summer - ace outfit Michelle.
Posted by: Carl Starling | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 11:28
i love the way you put the colours of the clothes together. gorgeous look!
bex
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Posted by: bec | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 11:43
completely wonderful-the shoes are to die for and I love the whole look with the little gloves! I have a pair of grey vintage ones...It might be time to dig them up.
Posted by: The Minx | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 11:48
looking lovely as always, love the fabric on the top half of the dress.
M x
Posted by: mathilde | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 12:26
Fantastic outfit - hat included! - I love the dress's material, I want to be able to stroke the photos it looks so soft and gorgeous! Good find, well altered. Can you come do my wardrobe!?
Posted by: Helen-LG | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 12:52
that is such a gorgeous outfit!
Posted by: littlemissellie | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 12:54
I lovee the hat! The hell with the helmet...
Posted by: naboonies | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 13:30
This is by far one of my favorite outfits of yours ever! I love how important solid colors become in it, how they all play around the top of the dress... wonderful!
Posted by: Ashe Mischief | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 13:41
love the whole outfit esp those leather leggings!!!!
Posted by: the fashion assistant | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 13:57
Ahh! This is one of those outfits that is so perfect with the outer bits--the hat and coat and gloves and all--that it is just, I don't know! Perfect! Possibly one of my favorites. Also, your hair looks particularly lovely!
Posted by: Kater | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 14:10
The whole outfit is great, but the gloves are so adorable!
Posted by: Frida | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 14:12
j'adore!!!!
normaly i dont like your outfit, even i love to read your blog. its interesting! but its rare that i think: i want it too! i want that style!!!
Posted by: sophie | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 14:16
you look great!
Posted by: joana | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 14:54
i love it! you never cease to amaze me with your style...
Posted by: thealchemist | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 15:11
i love this!! yuo are so unpredicatble:) i love love love this outfit:)
Posted by: moonique | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 16:21
The crash helmet comment was totally undeserving!
I tend to wonder about some of your outfits, mostly because I am a conservative dresser myself, I am sure, but I absolutely adore everything about this outfit! It is a total inspiration!
Posted by: Marie | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 16:30
OMG! You look amazing!! I love this outfit :D
Posted by: THE SHOE GIRL | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 17:43
I seriously LOVE this outfit! It looks really great on you as well, it's really flattering.
Your hat doesn't look like a crash helmet by the way it's very cute
Posted by: Deborah | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 17:58
I adore your outfit, as always! I do hope you won't have to go to Job Shop for long, but it's wonderful how you show one can be stylish even when a bit skint (which I am too!).
I tried to comment on the "distressed ballet dancer" post earlier, as I linked it to my blog, hope that's ok?
All the best to you!!!
Posted by: sugar kane | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 19:04
I love this outfit, probably since I am somewhat impartial to the green. I wonder why I don't wear it more often myself..
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Posted by: Tonia | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 19:36
Wow, you look amazing! Love the colours, textures, everything!
Posted by: e.ss | Wednesday, 14 January 2009 at 19:46