Clothes That Stand the Test of Time

Reaching a "milestone" birthday recently has made me take a second look at my closet. There are several things in there that I "can" still wear (read: the clothes fit) but that I probably shouldn't wear (read: I'm a little too old for things like mini skirts). Let's face it - at my age, I already know what looks good on me, as far as shapes, colors, styles, etc. I'm just too old and tired to fight it so I've finally decided to just stick to what I know.

This is not to say that I've decided never to touch anything trendy or super hot at the moment. That's what Forever 21 is for. :) I'm saying, there are certain styles of clothes that will always stand the test of time. Clothes that look good no matter what age you are. Clothes that you can leave in your closet, not wear for 10 years - and then take them out and wear them and still look good. (Well, usually still look good.)

In other words, what's classic is always new again.

So a vintage shopping we go...

Lately I've been uber-fascinated with vintage clothes from almost every era. It's so true that fashion comes back around over and over again. If I were a fashion designer, I would just go back to different eras and do a different take on trends that worked in the past. But since I can't design or sew, I'll just take vintage clothes and put my own twist on them with my own personal styling.

Starting this year, I'm on a mission to only wear vintage or vintage-inspired clothes. The classic lines and shapes are going to do this aging body wonders (I hope!). You'll hopefully be seeing my latest vintage finds this year. Until then, here are a few photos that are inspiring me...

vintageous.com

shopramonawest.com

weardrobe.com

Le Sac Dress: How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways...

Labor Day weekend, I happened to be in Camarillo, which so happens to be the home of the Camarillo Premium Outlets.  I'm not one to let an outlet center shopping opportunity pass me by.  Especially during a holiday weekend.  So I found myself in an American Apparel outlet store where I met the dress of my dreams (at least for now): American Apparel's "Le Sac Dress."  It doesn't look like much on a hanger. It's a basic drape dress.  The cool factor: long, versatile straps that you can wrap around in at least a dozen ways to create at least a dozen different looks.  I am amazed at how easy it is to change the look of the dress simply by changing the way the straps are wrapped around.  Even better - the dress was 30% off due to the Labor Day sale. Major score!  It regularly retails for $38 which may seem a lot to some people for a basic cotton dress.  But just think if you had to buy 12 different dresses instead of buying 12-in-1! Two days later I purchased a different color strap to further increase my look options.  The other bonus: the drape aspect of the dress pleasantly hides any "trouble spots" one might have.  Hope my hubby doesn't get sick of the Le Sac Dress. I may be wearing it more than a dozen times the next few weeks.