don juan's reckless daughter: my velvet summer

Sunday, July 10, 2011

my velvet summer

As a rule, I would say that wearing black velvet during the summer is a bad call (and potential cause for heatstroke) but this little velvet number has been my go-to "throw it on in the morning and go get a coffee" outfit lately. Because of it's loose fitting nature I don't feel like I'm wearing winter garb rather a nice little summer dress that happens to be made of black velvet! rules schmules!

Ok...so, admittedly, I'm not out sun-bathing in this! But I just bought a new bathing suit so it all works out very nicely.

outfit details
dress -- vintage via etsy
shoes --swedish hasbeens for h&m

see you soon! xdjrd

8 comments:

M A said...: I love this velvet dress, wearing a dress with some weight makes me feel extra fancy, summer or winter. Great find!; July 10, 2011 at 7:05 PM
Frannie Pantz said...: Love those swedish hasbeens! And I agree-rules schmules! This dress is adorable on you.; July 10, 2011 at 7:52 PM
Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys said...: It's super pretty, and I'm pretty sure I could wear it around here, where it's not currently too hot. Meanwhile, I'm still getting palpitations of envy that every blogger seems to have Swedish Hasbeens except me.... ; (; July 11, 2011 at 12:36 AM
Giulia said...: This dress is so pretty! And I love the shoes. Gorgeous look!; July 11, 2011 at 1:12 AM
modaveloce said...: oooh, I love the dress. Here in the PNW I can keep wearing things like that pretty far into the summer. Today was actually one of the nicest days we've had and I still threw some sheer tights on under my shorts when I went out tonight. Looks like a great morning coffee dress.; July 11, 2011 at 2:38 AM
meg, reckless daughter said...: Ah yes... I used to live in Seattle and, I have to say, I miss the summers there. I guess I wouldn't mind the sheer tights at the moment ;) That said, it's not unbearable here just a little sticky every now and then.; July 11, 2011 at 10:53 AM
neleh87 said...: What a rebel! But you are right- the shape and cut make it totally fine for any time of the year; July 11, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Anahit Behrooz said...: the edging of lace makes this dress perfect! that and the gorgeous back x; July 12, 2011 at 12:04 PM

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