Belt Up….

by Retro Chick
January 25, 2011
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14 years ago

Remember August?

No, me either, it seems impossibly long ago. Well, back in August I wore a purple vintage dress to Goodwood that I thought might look better with a wider belt. I think I was right.

(Sorry about the photo quality, I accidentally used the wrong camera setting!)

❤ Dress - Vintage 50s ❤ Belt - Primark ❤ Shoes - Noiseuse from Sarenza ❤
❤ Pearl Bracelet - Christmas gift ❤ earrings - eBay ❤

I think that a slightly wider belt nips the waist in more and gives my torso a little more shape. I’m still not convinced it’s the most flattering dress I own, but it is comfortable and being made from a fine wool it’s nice and warm too!

I really don’t get to wear these shoes often enough either. They’re the ones I got as part of the competition with Sarenza last year and I really like the purple and grey colours and the unusual bendy heel, but it does limit what I can wear them with!

I wore this out for lunch at the weekend, but sad to say my curls didn’t last long in the damp air.

I’m considering resorting to a perm as I’m getting a bit frustrated by leaving the house with pretty curls and arriving at my destination looking like Farrah Fawcett after she’s taken part in the world backward hedge crawling championships. Any advice from vintage ladies with perms on what sort of perm I need in order to avoid looking like a poodle would be greatly appreciated!

This was also the outfit I was wearing (with a coat over the top and a box handbag) when 2 eight year old girls in matching SuperDry jackets called me a red headed freak on my way home. You can, or course, catch up on all the subsequent ranting about the “youth of today” on my Facebook page!

Well, really!

18 Comments

Elizabeth@rosalilium January 25, 2011

You look amazing, that dress is stunning and the shoes are gorgeous. I cannot use enough adjectives to enjoy this.

Deffo go with the perm, I am no expert I’m afraid but it is the way to keep the curl.
kerry January 25, 2011

I think that’s actually very flattering! Those pesky kids!
- Retro Chick January 25, 2011
  
  I think it’s probably the length and neckline I’m not sure of.
  I was strangely proud at my insult though!
  - Sara January 25, 2011
    
    I’d add a little pearl necklace if you’re not sure about the neckline. Can never go wrong with pearls!!
Roisin January 25, 2011

Ooh yes, the belt definitely does it. I think it would look great with one of those wide tan belts with two buckles, as well.

I’d also be tickled by kids making comments about what I wear – it’s nice to stand out!
Sara January 25, 2011

Ooooh! I keep thinking about having a perm too, I am just too lazy to do the hot rollers on a regular basis, although that’s what I like!! Let us know!
Fiona Culshaw January 25, 2011

YOu look lovely as ever! Can’t advise on the perm, never had one as I have incredibly easy to curl bushy hair which would be even bushier if I had a perm!!
Jess January 25, 2011

You look beautiful. I love that dress.
Kim Bombshell January 25, 2011

That is a great color! Looks great belted.
Perdita January 25, 2011

Nice belt!

Interested to hear about the perm, I think I need something more powerful to keep my hair in shape, too!
LandGirl1980 January 25, 2011

I def prefer it with the wider belt. And I think it looks really nice on you. Its a lovely colour. I have the same one – so I know how comfy it is.

And kids, eh? I shall join the rant on Faccers…
Shame January 25, 2011

“Red-headed freak”? Some people!

Keep doing what you do – you are a red-headed inspiration!
*thumbs up*
Lady Cherry January 25, 2011

Oh my gosh that is so awful about those two hooligans.

I love the dress and the colour, and I need more wide belts! It’s so hard to find nice ones though. x
Fashion Limbo January 26, 2011

very, very pretty dress. Looks so comfy and warm. Read about those kids on your facebook page and got so annoyed, they just have no clue about life do they?
Lauren January 26, 2011

I am in agreement on the perm – I’m planning one in the next couple of months.
Fleur de Guerre Got one about a year ago and did post a little information about it on her blog.
My plan is to go to a hairdresser and try a few sets without perming lotion to work out what I really want before taking the plunge.
I’ll be interested to see how yours goes if you get there first!
Emma at Daily Clothes Fix January 26, 2011

If being “normal” = Superdry, I’ll go for freak any day. You look great.
Ms Wanda January 27, 2011

Have you tried curling with GHDs? There is a tutorial on their website, my hair is a bit short but it does really work.
brittney January 27, 2011

that dress is not only a beautiful color but a perfectly flattering cut. i love it. you look fabulous.
-brittney
http://adayinlifetoo.blogspot.com (my daily outfit blog)