Outfit: Stepping Out Sailer

by - 15:45

sailer girl via lovebirds vintage

Dress: Collectif | Shoes: Stead and Simpson

This was my outfit for a trip into town this morning with my mum. I don't wear this dress half as often as I would like as it's a hair too small on the bust and requires some effort to get into, but I really love it too much to give it up just for that. Since the rest of it fits me perfectly, I reckon sizing up on this dress might have spoiled the overall look.

I kept it simple with accessories (I'm only wearing a pair of pearl earrings which are hidden under my hair in this photo) but I'm trying to work on wearing accessories more often as I think they really finish off an outfit. I'm on the lookout for some bracelets I can wear with this and maybe an anchor brooch or something!

Yes, the bow flops - it's drives me insane and I'm going to pop a couple of stitches in it to keep it in tip top shape.

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14 comments

  1. Helen Le Caplain1 August 2013 at 21:21

    Gorgeous dress! It looks fabulous on, well worth having to squish the bust a little to get in it!

    www.mancunianvintage.com

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  2. Anonymous2 August 2013 at 05:44

    Adorable!

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  3. Unknown2 August 2013 at 12:54

    This is truly a lovely dress! It's so cute with the pockets and the large bow and suits you very well! Love your hair and your pose, too :)

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  4. Melanie2 August 2013 at 14:23

    What a lovely dress! I do so love the nautical style.

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  5. ChatterBlossom5 August 2013 at 16:03

    That is so darling I wouldn't want to give it up either! Worth the effort to get in!
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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    1. Helen Mae5 August 2013 at 17:00

      Definitely! Some days it just has to be done.

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  6. Witchcrafted Life6 August 2013 at 23:43

    Splendidly cute, summery, awesome dress! I am such a love of classic nautical style pieces like this - it must stem from the fact that I was born all but a stone's throw away from the Pacific Ocean. :)

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. Helen Mae7 August 2013 at 09:07

      'Classic' is definitely the word - nautical styles just keep coming back into fashion! Nothing is new under the sun, as they say.

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  7. Coley Jones30 August 2013 at 02:40

    Love your blog:) I'm new to blogging so I'm not sure what I'm doing back I'm going to try and follow you! Reading list is it?

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    xx

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    1. Helen Mae30 August 2013 at 13:44

      Yep, you can add me to whichever feed reader you prefer to use :)

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