Windswept in a 70s Maxi

Not Dressed As Lamb

Hooray – my vintage 70s maxi skirt finally gets to be worn!

It was bought in lovely warm weather in September when I couldn’t imagine the cool temperatures needed to wear it… but oh boy I needed it when this picture was taken, it was absolutely freezing and I’m amazed I got any pictures at all due to the biting wind. So no hands on show for this shoot (in that cold this girl was showing off jewellery for no man).

I absolutely adore the chevron stripes (warm colours) contrasted with the polkadots (black and white). You’ll be seeing a lot more of the scarf – this is its third winter and I love it. Because it’s cotton and ma-hoosive (long and wide) it can be worn in so many different ways. And the skirt is just like a long woollen blanket made into a skirt; in fact that’s probably what it actually is…!

*7 sleeps till Christmas*

Not Dressed As Lamb

Skirt: Thrifted, vintage
Jacket: Debenhams
Scarf: Asos similar
Belt: Asos
Boots: Fly London

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17 Comments

  1. 26 December 2011 / 2:53 am

    hooray indeed! I absolutely love this skirt! LOVELOVE I love seeing your thrifted finds keep em comin sweetie!
    shana

  2. 21 December 2011 / 10:50 pm

    Visiting from Monday Mingle.
    Wow, the colors of this outfit worked amazing together. The red belt over white is such a striking contrast. Your hair color is also amazing.
    Love the profile sentence 'for non 20-somethings'.
    I am right there with you.
    Daphne.
    http://fashiondivamommy.blogspot.com

  3. 20 December 2011 / 5:27 pm

    aww that outfit is sooo beautiful! absolutely loving your maxi skirt and that polka dots scarf!

  4. 20 December 2011 / 12:46 pm

    that maxi is amazinng!! im green with vintage envy 🙂 xx

  5. Danielle Celeste Couture
    20 December 2011 / 6:40 am

    Wow, I really like this alot!!

  6. 20 December 2011 / 4:14 am

    Catherine, beautiful skirt, especially like it because of the pattern and it's vintage. Have a great day, darling. Dawn Suitcase Vignettes xo

  7. 20 December 2011 / 1:25 am

    I find the mix of patterns Verry interesting!

  8. gracefully50.com
    20 December 2011 / 1:13 am

    All the colors and patterns work beautifully together…what a stunning look!

  9. Carly
    19 December 2011 / 10:42 pm

    obsessed with that wide bright red belt…it would be PERFECT with half the things hanging in my closet. JEALOUS.
    Happy Monday
    C

  10. The Jones
    19 December 2011 / 7:47 pm

    Absolutely adore this skirt, would kill for one! You look great and I love the simplicity and chicness of your styling.<3 Cambriajupefashion.blogspot.com

  11. Adrienne
    19 December 2011 / 6:02 pm

    The first photo looks like it came straight out of a fashion mag. You look so chic. What a great find that skirt was!

  12. Pop! of Style
    19 December 2011 / 2:43 am

    Gorgeous and eclectice! Love!xoMissy

  13. Anonymous
    18 December 2011 / 9:49 pm

    It will be interesting to see this fantastic skirt with a jacket from "Checks, denim and a little horse" look. And you've got a perfect brown sweater to go with it as well 🙂

  14. 18 December 2011 / 6:14 pm

    Wonderful! I love how the red belt and shoes also really pick up the colors in the skirt.

  15. 18 December 2011 / 5:19 pm

    First, may I borrow your word "mahoosive"? : > second, I adore that skirt – it looks warm and chic and the chevron print is fab. Happy Sunday!

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