What I Wore: Checked Shirt (Mango), Pants and belt (Old), Shoes (old), necklace (vintage)
As promised, another "work outfit." The location might be making the checked shirt seem more western than it really is. In person, this look really has more of a 1940's vibe that I love thanks to these high-waisted, wide-legged pants and big thick belt. I suppose one might run the risk of short-waisting themselves, but with high heels my legs seem to go on forever and my waist has never felt so tiny and nipped-in! Yet I can move about comfortably in a variety of situations (a must for a substitute teacher since you never know quite what sort of situation you are walking into!), and the retro feeling is subtle. The last thing I want is feeling like a walking history lesson for the students. Instead, it is as the title implies: A Forties Look for a Millennial Looker.*
Our very Spaghetti Western-like location is The Holiday Inn's Buffalo Bill Village; Its closed for the season. I've actually never really been when it is open for business (it really is very touristy), but when my mother first moved out here to go to college (she eventually married my father- her professor!), she had an Old Time Photography business in this place. You know, those places where you dress up and they take a picture in black and white or sepia? Of course, it's been many years since she sold the business and the business has since moved to new locations, but as corny as it can be such a photo still sounds fun, right?
Wow! Those pants look amazing on you! I would look terrrribblee in those - but you pull it off perfectly. They are perfect with this blose too
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those pants are amazing! love the story about the photo business!!
Reply DeleteYour mom married her professor? That's sounds so funny, but super cute at the same time! ^^ Loved the story :) and that photography business must have resulted in so many cool photos! Does she still have any of the old costumes?
Reply DeleteAnyway, I love these wide legged trousers! I have a pair of wide legged jeans and LOVE them! No matter how many times I get compared to Donna from That's
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To be fair, he was a very young professor, only 25 (26 when the were wed).
DeleteNo, she sold the whole business, costumes included and went into computer services. Funny how that works. My dad teaches photography though, so still lots of photos.
You look so pretty in those jeans. I know which you're talking about!
I love the gingham with the high waisted pants. Your legs do look a mile long.
Reply DeleteVery Katherine Hepburn : )
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Suzanne
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Katherine Hepburn? That's the best compliment to get!
Deletewow...breathtaking, i love it!
Reply DeleteGreat trousers!
Reply Deletexo Jennifer
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I think it's so cute that your mom married her professor, how romantic! I love these pants on you too. They are great for your figure! And thank you for all the advice, I really look forward to doing something out of the ordinary and special thanks to you!
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Ashley
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It is cute, isn't it? To be fair, he was a rather young professor at only twenty-five!
DeleteHope your new husband's birthday is very special- but then anything you do will make it so, I'm sure :)
Love the 40's vibe!
Reply DeleteOkay, the setting for these pictures is more than perfect! You are rockin' this look girl!
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The "western" village is fun.
Deletegreat trousers and love the top you chose to tuck in!
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Reply DeleteThose pants! <3. If only I were 5 inches taller. I've always been fascinated by generational studies - especially when it comes to the millenials & baby boomers. I will fully admit I am in gen x (the tail end) though.
Reply DeleteGreat outfit.. Loved the high heel shoes..
Reply DeleteThose pants are really fun! It's a nice spin on regular work pants :) Thanks for visiting my blog btw :)
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Thank you and you're welcome :)
DeleteThose pants look wonderful on you! :)
Reply Deleteyou look so tall! love the profile.
Reply Deletealso, cute purse!
I'm trying to include my bag(s) more since you asked about that!
DeleteThose pants make it look like you have legs for days! I still have a hard time looking professional enough sometimes, and it may be because I do not own dressy pants, haha.
Reply DeleteI think it is a hard line to walk in terms of feeling like I'm dressing professionally but also with personality too.
DeleteDress pants with something a little different about them have helped though ;)
I'm so jealous of how well you pull off pants like this! They look amazing on you, and I totally get the 40s vibe from this shirt.
Reply DeleteThis outfit is just so perfect! I really love how paired that belt along with it - such a perfect vintage touch!
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Thank you! The belt is one I tend to pair with everything, lol.
DeleteHow fabulous are you!! I love those pants-I'm into everything that's super high waisted right now. This is so Katherine Hepburn. I bet you're the most stylish sub those kids have ever had!
Reply DeleteAh! Katherine Hepburn is a "style icon" to me :D
DeleteI might be grinning ear to ear now. Thanks!
I love how you combined the items, they look so pretty together! Especially the shirt - what a gorgeous pattern!
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-Kati
Thanks Kati!
DeleteI really like this outfit! and I love the pearl necklace I think it softens up this look :)
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Ylenia
Ambitieuse.net
Love ur pants! That place looks amazing !!!
Reply DeleteI really love such pictures, but never had the chance to get one... wonder which costume I would pick!!
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I've gotten such photos done twice (once when a friend came to Wyoming to visit and once when my sister worked there as a photographer). It was fun, though once you decided on a character (saloon girl, "sexy" cowgirl or regular cowgirl for the ladies and a dandy-looking cowboy like Buffalo Bill or a rough looking cowboy like...well, modern cowboys for the men) and they gave you the clothes for your size.
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Ahh envious that you can wear pants like this!! I'm too curvy and they don't look good on my :( they're so cute.
Reply DeleteBut then there are things that make curves look gorgeous and me ridiculous, so trade offs, I suppose?
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nice pair!
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wow I truly love your plaid shirt and your bag, amazing!
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so pretty, love it :)
Reply DeleteThat is so cute about your parents :) I love this location for photos. Those pants are such great work pants and I love the checkers.
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You pull of the manly/pants look very well.
Reply DeleteI absolutely love this outfit :D
Reply DeleteYou're style is simply amazing... Always !
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Thank you for such a lovely compliment! It made my evening.
Deletethis looks like such a fun place! gingham can do no wrong:)
Reply DeleteThat should be my motto "gingham can do no wrong" :D
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