Every summer I find myself favoring a certain style or aesthetic. Last year, I was in love with bright colors and stacked bracelets; a sort of glamorous prep in the spirit of Atlantic-Pacific. This year, those mixed patterns and bright accessories are still on the menu, but the mode du jour is vintage prep, circa 1980s and 1990s.
I've always had a soft-spot for preppy classics, like boat shoes and oxford shirts, but I love the idea of adding Ikat patterns or raw, organic fabrics to give an outfit a bohemian twist. For inspiration, I listen to Vampire Weekend, especially their song"Step" which is like watching Ferris Bueller's Day Off for the first time. It's perfect.
I stumbled upon this amazing letterman's sweater when I was browsing the kid's section at Goodwill. It was like $5. All wool, made in Boston, and the pockets and vest of the sweater are one piece (I can't even figure out how they did it). It's such a treasure! I found the shorts at the same time. I love the stripes.
As a treat for readers, I'm having a sale on everything in my Etsy store!
Use the code MIDSUMMER11 to get 10% off your purchase! Hurry! The code expires July 31st.
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Vintage Letterman Sweater -Vintage windowpane shirt (similar) - Vintage shorts (similar) - Sam Edelman flats (on sale) - Oasap sunglasses - Woven necklace (similar)
those shorts are lovely and i like the light feel of this outfit!
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You look so pretty :)
ReplyDeleteThat sweater is so cute!
just love this outfit! especially the sweater :)
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I want that shirt! Let me know if it ever ends up in your Etsy store!
ReplyDeleteYou look so beautiful in this letterman jacket- what a steal, too! So jealous that you found such a great quality piece for so cheap! I'm a big fan of "preppy" clothing as well, I'm especially fond of J Crew right now!
ReplyDeleteXo, Hannah
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You look so adorable! This vintage outfit definitely suits you :) Loving the subtle mix of prints too!
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I loooove mixing prints and seeing how other bloggers do it, you rock ^_^ Adore the shorts!
ReplyDeleteLoving this print mix- fabulous my dear! you're gams are looking amazing too! It makes me want to head up to Cape Cod! Who's with me?! :)
ReplyDeleteXO! Courtney
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There is something very Ferris Bueller-esque about this outfit... maybe it's the sweater? I mean that as a compliment, in case it wasn't clear; to me Matthew Broderick was by far the best dressed person in that movie, except perhaps for Charlie Sheen :) I have to say, I love that you actually embrace certain styles and aesthetics in summer... I just try to get through the season wearing as few clothes as I can reaonsably get away with. Heat is not my thing.
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