**Please excuse the little seedlings all over my shoes.
Outfit Details:
Vintage Dress – Goodwill in Tampa
Vest – Self Made
This vest was my first sewing project, the one I spoke about in this post. I can’t tell you how proud of it I am. I know my darts are off a little bit, but for the first time ever learning how to sew darts & sewing them? I think it’s pretty decent. There’s a story behind the need for the creation of this vest & behind this dress that only Kara, Veronica, Margaret, and my family know. After Blogger Brilliance last year, us gals headed over to one of the many Goodwill’s in Tampa to do some thrifting before starting the drive home. I found this dress, and instantly fell in love with it – after Kara passed it up, of course. It fit me perfectly everywhere – waist, shoulders, hips, arm….except in the bust area (darn my boobs!). I was so upset, I had a mini conference with the gals right in the fitting room. I needed advice – styling advice, anything to justify taking this dress home with me. I wanted it so bad, and it was only $8! The consensus was to wear a white tank underneath, and just leave everything open. It looked ok, but I decided to take the dress home anyway. Months later I decided that a vest would be the perfect way to conceal the girls up top, and still keep the vintage feel. That’s what started the mission. Through countless hours, days, weeks, & months of searching, I decided I would just have to make a vest, b/c I couldn’t find one I liked for a reasonable price. So I snatched this vintage vest pattern up on etsy for $3. This was just supposed to be my mock up vest before I actually create another one with the lining & all that, but I’m so happy with it, I had to wear it. Each piece of clothing has some sort of a story behind it, at least I think so.
What’s your story?
I love it Kirstin!!! I totally remember that conference at Goodwill. That trip overall was so much fun! I love, love, love the vest idea because it lets the tie at the neck have some fun. So glad you took home the dress!
This was such a lovely post to read! The vest is brilliant, and it really is perfect with the dress. I think you did a great job! The print, the colour and the pleats are all gorgeous, I am in love! I hope you are well
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this dress is to die for, dear! perfect styling it with the vest and shoes. and also love your hairdo here!
Lyosha
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I love the photo of your skirt puffed up! So funny! Also, I really wish I was wherever you are because right now I’m surrounded by grey, grey, GREY.
hooray on your first creation! It looks great, Kirstin! and works totally well with the dress! I look forward to seeing more of your creations!
♥ laura
the blog of worldly delights
New reader here! I found you through Liz’s Blog Party… I don’t know ANYTHING about sewing, but that vest looks totally legit to me! What I’m drooling over are your BOOTIES. Love them.
Hi there Melissa!! Thanks for following along, I’m happy to have you.
Those booties are crazy comfy, in actuality.
That dress is such a lovely print! So glad y’all scored some cools stuff here in Tampa!
You dress is so cute. Can’t believe you found it at Goodwill! xoxo
Thank you!! I found it in the vintage section. Some goodwill’s have that, and it’s brilliant.
Your vest is beautiful, well done! I’m excited to take sewing lessons this year! Beautiful dress, great print!
Great dress and those are some killer booties! Great styling, Kirstin!
Thank you so much!! The boots are crazy comfortable.
Hey! I found you through Liz’s blog party and that is an AMAZING outfit. That dress is incredible — LOVE the fullness of the skirt! — and the vest is so pretty and natural with it. I find 90% of my clothes for less than $10 at the Salvation Army, so MY story would be one of spending endless Saturdays perusing the aisles for items such as pink trenchcoats, pinstriped bell-bottoms, and tacky sweaters to wear on weekends and lazy days. (And yes, I actually did find a pink trenchcoat — I practically screamed!) Thank you so much for sharing! You can visit me at mermaideyes.com if you want to see my website (:
Thank you so much! Your are so sweet! I was super excited to find this dress. That’s amazing you found a pink trench!!!
Those are my favorite Blowfish shoes & the print on that vintage dress is amazing! Love, love!
This is an adorable look! That vest is the perfect addition.
I love your twirl Kirstin! You did a great job. I am so sew sew not good at sewing. hahaha I admire anyone that can. There’s no stopping you now! Continue creating!
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You did an excellent job! I LOVE your style.
That dress is beautiful and that vest looks store bought! You are amazing!
I couldn’t agree more about clothes having a story attached to them.
This dress is such a vintage gem! I’m so glad you snatched it up and were able to make it work. How rewarding, too, that you MADE the vest that you get to wear with it. Too cool!
I love that each of these pieces has a story behind it! It makes for great conversation and the reality is the dress is gorgeous! I love it! Almost as much as I love the booties! Oh my goodness, talk about gorgeous! The texture alone makes me swoon!
Thank you, Bella!! They are crazy comfortable, I must tell you.
Haha.. yes, I remember that mini conference in the dressing room well. Good call on the vest, and great job for your first sewing project!
You look gorgeous, dear friend
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