Here's an outfit straight out of the craziness my own head.
The bottom layer is a plain old green dress that I've worn so many times
it's not even worth mentioning in a blog. But the top layer—oh, the
top layer! That is what turns this frock from simple to spectacular!
I acquired the top layer at the thrift store in a sweep
through the sleeveless tops, at the same time that I bought my black vest. Looking for shirts that I could wear to the office, I somehow overeagerly
concluded that a strapless corset top was totally work-appropriate! I
don't know what kind of delusions I was suffering, except that I might
have been a little giddy with the price (2$ after half-off discount) and enamored with the style
(it has the beaded, floral-embroidered look that was pretty big when I
first started buying my own clothes, and no one ever completely gets
over their first fashion love—and it is that wonderful combination of
green and purple!), plus, I was feeling daring (I mean, a strapless top?
That probably originally belonged in a two-piece formal dress? Who
wears that as their everyday look?).
So the next few days after that shopping trip, I was busy concocting ways to pull off this clothing challenge.
This is my first attempt. The top is a perfect color match for my old
green dress, and with the latter's gathered neckline, the total effect
is slightly reminiscent of Medieval Bar Wench. Until you get to the
skirt, which, being somewhat short, is far more Medieval Fairy.
The dress has always been slightly too big, but forced into shape by an
unforgiving corset, it becomes quite sleek! And poofs out where released
in gathers which, while I normally don't like, seem quite appropriate
to a fairy-like look.
When I wear outfits like this, I really wish I had more jewelry
(specifically, any jewelry that would go with them!) but I was able to
find the green butterfly pin and wear it on my headband. I also wished
I'd had some dainty slippers to finish off the look, but I settled for
neutral sandals.
These minor disappointments aside, I'm really happy
with how the look turned out. Some days, I get to work and later see
myself in the bathroom mirror, and I'm like, "What were you thinking!?"
but today, every look in the mirror made me smile! I think it has to be
one of my best creations yet!
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