What Are You Wearing? Feeling Jaunty….
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What Are You Wearing? Feeling Jaunty….

It actually snowed this weekend, but despite that the sun was shining and there was a tiny hint of spring in the air. Very cold and icy spring, but spring none the less.

So feeling a little jaunty I pulled out some navy blue polka dots that I haven’t worn for a while and teamed them with a red belt. I bought the belt as part of my New Years Eve fancy dress costume, and genuinely hadn’t expected to wear it again, but surprisingly I’ve got quite a bit of wear out of it.

Sadly the spring like feeling didn’t extend to being able to leave off tights, or wander around in short sleeves, so I dragged out my trusty black opaques and “boyfriend” cardigan (didn’t they used to just be cardigans?)

The end result was an outfit I’ve never worn before, but I like a lot. Not exciting, perhaps, but I thought it was quite cute.

Unusually for me the outfit was also entirely made up of things I actually bought from new.  Now I think about it there’s an awful lot of Primark in this outfit, but bought from new over 2 years ago it’s lasted surprisingly well.

❤Cardigan - Primark ❤ Polka Dot Top - Primark ❤ Belt - Primark ❤ Skirt - H&M ❤ Lace Up Shoes - New Look❤

14 Comments

  • Lori Smith February 1, 2010

    Nice red belt! I need soemthing like that myself but have a masive aversion to Primark. Whenever I go it always looks like a jumble sale was *massive* queues :-/
    .-= Lori Smith´s last blog ..The contents of my handbag =-.

    • Retro Chick February 1, 2010

      I know exactly what you mean! I hate it in there, especially the queues.

      There’s a couple of things I always get from there though, boring things like pants and socks, and they do tights with a back seam for £1!

      The belt was an emergency fancy dress buy, that I actually queued for, but generally I find if I must go in Primark I try and avoid Saturdays or Sundays and it’s not too bad!

  • flower mash February 1, 2010

    I also wonder why all cardigans are now “boyfriend cardigans”.

    This outfit is very cute.

    I am all too excited because my local mall is getting the state’s first H&M.

    • Retro Chick February 1, 2010

      I have mixed feelings about H&M. Sometimes it’s great and sometimes I can’t find anything I like. I also sometimes find it even more jumble saley than Primark!

  • Alice February 1, 2010

    I love your outfit and the fact that it comes together from many pieces. The belt look great! Don’t worry, I call my blazers “boyfriend” blazers too. And the jackets as well.
    .-= Alice´s last blog ..Yellow Tights =-.

  • Diana February 1, 2010

    This outfit is really cute. I love that bright red belt!
    .-= Diana´s last blog ..“Lost… in the woods somewhere” =-.

  • Kristen February 1, 2010

    i love that red belt, so glad you are working it into your daily outfits!
    .-= Kristen´s last blog ..Links A La Mode: Touch of Frivolty =-.

  • Sherin February 1, 2010

    It is a really cute outfit! The belt looks really good. It adds a perfect pop of colour to your outfit.
    .-= Sherin´s last blog ..IMATS =-.

  • Jennifer February 2, 2010

    Cute outfit! I love your red belt!!
    .-= Jennifer´s last blog ..Do you have a card? =-.

  • Lisa February 2, 2010

    Cute Outfit. I love polka dots too! So nice to find another blogger who likes vintage and ethical fashion!

  • Crystalbelle February 2, 2010

    Polka dots design is famous from Miss Selfridge which I know off, it is better to wear a cardigan or sweater if you’re going outside since the weather is a bit cool now.

  • Maddy February 2, 2010

    Cute outfit!! I love everything about it 🙂
    .-= Maddy´s last blog ..Mii Too! =-.

  • Insomnia February 2, 2010

    Very cute outfit, I love polka dots!
    .-= Insomnia´s last blog ..MMM =-.

  • Michelle February 2, 2010

    You look super cute! And happy to boot, which is always a plus 😉
    .-= Michelle´s last blog ..Marvelous Monday! =-.

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