July 7, 2010

Just Who Do I Think I Am?

I’m sure by now you all know how much I swoon over retro fashion. (Remember this post? And this one?) But it’s been awhile since I’ve attempted to add actual vintage pieces to my wardrobe. (Five or six years ago I had a few less than ideal Ebay experiences with vintage clothing that convinced me to stick with buying what I know… )


Lately I find myself having a lot of Lucy Ricardo wardrobe fantasies.















With all of the adorable, reputable vintage shops now online, I’m considering taking the plunge and ordering a vintage dress or two.

Maybe something like this…





















Or this…





















Both Dresses Are Listed At Dorothea's Closet Vintage


But the real question is, can a modern mom of three pull this off? (And really, where would I wear these?) Just who do I think I am?

Do you own any vintage pieces? If so, how do you integrate them into the rest of your wardrobe? If you don’t, do you ever consider buying some?
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11 comments:

  1. LPCJuly 7, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    Yes. You can pull it off:).

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  2. Playing SublimelyJuly 7, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    I dont own any, but I wish I did :)! Nice to meet you!

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  3. Same Sweet Girl: Memoir of a Southern BelleJuly 7, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Of COURSE you can pull it off girl!!! I don't own any vintage pieces. I love some of them but I don't know if I can pull them off either. My sister is the vintage queen though!! I think everything she owns is vintage. They look amazing on her. :)

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  4. VA GalJuly 7, 2010 at 1:59 PM

    Of course you can pull it off. I love that first dress! I have a few vintage skirts which I mix in with modern day blouses. I dream of getting a nice 50s or early 60s cocktail dress, though.

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  5. LeahJuly 7, 2010 at 4:28 PM

    Yes go for it! You just have to update them with accessories!

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  6. Emily KathleenJuly 7, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    You can DEFINITELY pull it off! I have a serious obsession with vintage fashion too. I don't own any vintage pieces, but I would so love to! I just don't know where to look. I must admit I'm a little intimidated by vintage stores because I feel like I don't know what I'm doing! Can't wait to hear how you vintage shopping turns out and if you have any tips for buying vintage!

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  7. Miss Southern PrepJuly 8, 2010 at 8:55 AM

    You can most definitely pull it off! I love, love, LOVE the first dress! If you added some accessories and a clutch, it would be fab!

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  8. LPCJuly 8, 2010 at 12:14 PM

    You could even wear the first dress with Converse tennis shoes, and go to the park with the kids. Really. You could.

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  9. JaimeJuly 8, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    I have a hard time pulling off vintage dresses. The sizing is always off. So I stick with vintage shoes and jewelry. But both are very cute!!!

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  10. TaraJuly 8, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Wow, it sounds like the vintage clothing is an overwhelming "yes"! And LPC, that will be the day. I don't even own any Converse tennis shoes. ;)

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  11. UnknownJuly 12, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    LOVE it! No question you can pull it off.. PS I left you an award on my blog!! LOVE your blog! Xx

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