In theory this outfit is wrong on so many levels. Orange and black, a fashion no-no; a super short velvet skirt; a strange orange vintage wool jacket with an even stranger arm length.But with a sheer black nylons, pewter heels, and a vintage elastic belt, this is a boho-chic outfit with a dash of come-hither thrown in (that'll I'll likely try out at a party next week).
The skirt, TeenFlo, $4.99 at Sally Ann; the jacket was under $10 at some thrift store; the belt $30 or so at the Toronto Film Studios semi-annual sale; and the RALPH by Ralph Lauren sleeveless turtleneck and old staple in my closet.
THRIFT TIPS:
1). Don't automatically disqualify something if it calls to you (orange jacket) or even if it appears to go against every fibre of your fashion being (short velvet skirt). I haven't worn a skirt this short (at least 2 inches above my knee) for years 'cos I have definite knee issues, but I decided to try point number two, which is to ...
2). Play up your assets: I have long legs and often forget all about them. A short tight skirt like this, with sheers and sassy BCBG heels, makes my gams look miles long. An extra high waist on the skirt helps lengthen my legs, and the belt detracts from any little tummy I have by highlighting my waist. An outfit that is technically wrong can blossom into a butterfly if worn with a little attitude (wool and patterned velvet and silver shoes), especially if it's calculated to show you and all your bodily parts at their best. (I like that the length of the jacket balances out the short skirt ... and hey, if the skirt doesn't work out it's going to be the most Boho looking pillow in my place).
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