… or maybe a little bit Calamity Jane? I think it’s the gingham – wearing gingham makes me think 1950s (hence the Doris Day connection). I’ve been looking for a reasonably priced gingham shirt for ages – had to borrow Mr. Summers’ one for this outfit – and finally found one in a charity shop the other weekend, score! Pairing it with my tobacco brown sweater and a midi skirt just adds to the retro vibe… hence 1950s housewife.
And I’ve surprised myself how well the green goes with red, so not as Christmassy as I thought?! As it’s only touches of red I think I’ve got away with not looking like one of Santa’s little helpers 😉
Happy Wednesday everyone!!
Gingham shirt: Thrifted, Sweater: ASOS, Skirt: ASOS, Belt: ASOS, Boots: Duo, Red bracelet: Topshop, Silver bracelet: Christening gift, Ring: Next, Watch: Gift, Earrings: F+F, Nails: Rimmel 397 Beige Babe
Thanks, D! C xoxo
cool boots!
Thanks for stopping by, and congrats on your ASOS feature. Well deserved I simply adore this emerald green on you and how it contrasts with your hair colour.
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Danina
http://fashionable-in-mtl.blogspot.com/
Thank you, Danina so much! Catherine x
haha LOVE this look girl!!
:)) thanks Sandy! C xoxo
I found you through the blog 40plusstyle.com of Sylvia which I like a lot. And after seeing your blog I mentioned you on Sylvia's Forum under Just for fun. Find you a lot of good fun. Thanks.
Greetje Kamminga
That's a lovely compliment, Greetje, thank you! And welcome! Catherine x
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Thanks, Sewi xx
This outfit is amazing! The brown looks gorgeous on you! I love your style!! Am following!
x Aliya
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I'm so pleased you like it, Aliya – it's nice to meet you! Catherine x
Very cute! Love the gingham accent!
Thanks Chelsea, it's my favourite bit of the outfit too :)) Catherine x
Really pretty outfit! Love all the layering done here 🙂
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Why thank you Jennifer, v sweet of you!! C x
Catherine you are such a natural with color. The red as accent could never look elfish with the green skirt. I love how you have these key pieces, like the sweater and boots, that reflect right back to your hair color. I am testing out the same "theory" on myself with taupe these days. Thanks for inspiring me with weird colors today!
Thank you Karen, and I'm so glad to have inspired you today!! C xoxo
I love this! I think the addition of the Gingham shirt makes it completely come together! I am throwing a 50's housewife themed bridal shower and I will definitely keep this in mind!
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Hi Robin and thanks for your lovely comments: I will pop over and check it out! C xx
Love these colore together! Great idea!
Thank you Oksana!! Catherine x
You look so beautiful and classy. I love how your green skirt pops. I am going to have to check out the similar on ASOS.
That's really lovely of you, thanks Carrie!! C xoxo
This look is great! I love the vintage feel about it… and definitely obsessed with the color of your skirt!!!
xo
Jessica
http://www.newlyloved.com
Thanks Jessica – the skirt does seem pretty popular!! C x
This makes for a great 50s inspired look…I like that your pieces are demure and classic, but the blend of bright colours and the sublte pattern makes it really trendy and fun!
<3 Cambria
jupefashion.blogspot.com
Thank you SO much, Cambria – I absolutely love your description of my style, I really appreciate it!! Now I have something to quote when I'm asked what my style is…! C xoxo
Ooh, I like the buttons on the boots. Those ARE buttons, right?
They are in fact brass studs! Thanks Wendy xx
Great color combo! And I love that you tucked in your sweater…I never do that..why? I don't know!
Natasha ~ TashaDelrae.com
Thanks Natasha – I do it mainly because I'm long in the body and short in the legs… in theory it makes your legs look longer and evens out your proportions. Don't know whether it always works for me, but hey…! C x
As I recall, 50's housewives used to wear a lot of shirtdresses. At least my Mother did. You look fabulous and retro in the most modern way.
What a nice compliment, thank you Debbi!! C xx
So lovely!
Thank you Mary sweetie!! C xoxo
this is an amazing look. love how eclectic, yet polished, you look!
That's so sweet of you, thanks Kim!! Catherine x
You look gorgeous, as usual! You must have some magic skills, tucking in a sweater with no lumps. 🙂
Jenn
The Suburb Experiment
Aww thanks Jenn… actually it's sort of magic, and very unsexy(!) – you simply tuck your sweater into your tights. As I said totally unsexy, can't believe I'm telling everyone this…!!!!! You just have to make sure they are low enough to never, EVER, peep above the waistband. It would be almost as bad as your skirt tucked into your knickers, haha xoxo
This skirt is AMAZING. It stopped me in my tracks as I was scrolling through WIWW. So glad I found your blog.
Ask the Duplex
Wow, what a compliment, thank you Monica (or Whitney?)! C x
This outfit is so creative and perfect! I love the teal here and how it contrasts with the reds/neutrals.
Following you now!
<3 Daryl
Roots, Wings, and Other Things.
Thank you Daryl, and it's nice to meet you! Welcome to my blog :)) C xoxo
I LOVE this look – so cute! And I don't think it looks Christmasey at all, since you added in the nice neutrals. Following you now. 🙂
preethi
lace, etc.
So glad you don't think "Christmas elf" Preethi!! Thanks for stopping by, and for following! Catherine x
I love this outfit so very much, dear Catherine.
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Thank you, Sacramento sweetie! C xoxo
Exactly what Pam said! You look wonderful, no Santa's helper here. Love those boots so much.
Aww thanks Patti, though I am looking forward to warmer weather and not having to wear boots all the time…! C x
My mom and her friends were 50s housewives and they NEVER looked this good!! I love this outfit for today and you look great!
Heehee thank you, lovely Pam! C xoxo