I wear funny clothes, part 3

[mandie_rw]

Hmm, got to stop wearing sweatpants! (I don't go out in public in said horrible ratty sweatpants, but still.) Back to the funny clothes!

Today we've got this.

That look on my face in that second picture...bwahahaha. Ahem.
Shirt and Trousers: thrift store. The same one. It's my pet thrift store.
Boots: Oh yeah, the boots are from there too.
Earrings: made by a friend of mine for my high school graduation present. I still wear them. :)
Jacket: Ross

I would just like to take this moment to state how much I love those boots: A lot. They're comfy, leather, ankle length beasts that make a very satisfying clomping sound when I stomp. I really need to get something put on the bottom though, because they're pretty slick in the wet. End the Ode to the Boots.

Inspiration for today is more Fifties than Sixties, I guess.

The girl not wearing the skirt, obviously. I was looking for a bit of Ted inspiration as well...but realized I have nothing in my closet that can even pretend to that. So...fine. (Although...I guess it could be a nod to the styles that developed into the Rockers [i.e. The Wild One influence] than the fancier, more Edwardian styles. Okay, now I'm babbling again. Part of my thesis mentioned Teddy boys, so I can natter on about it endlessly! And how do I have no pictures of Ted style on my computer? I PUT THEM IN MY THESIS, WHERE DID THEY GO??)

Comments

[heidilea.livejournal.com]

YOU WEAR PANTS?!

The outfit is great--I just didn't know you wore pants. :)

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

YOU HAVE SPOTTED A RARE SIGHTING OF THE PANTS! XD It's less fun to dress up when I have nowhere to go. Not that campus was anywhere, but...my cat doesn't give a shit what I wear, hahaha!

[heidilea.livejournal.com]

I here ya! Not having a job blows. I spend more time talking to my cats than I do people, and I dress more sloppy.

But, I must go frocking. Thrift store search for a good formal dress turned up zilch, and I need a cocktail for Friday. Luckily, I found an unused sheath pattern at the local 2nd hand sewing store for 50 cents. TTYL!

[cutothechase.livejournal.com]

Love the jeans! And the shoes are cool as well! I can see the Ted influence. Love it! :D

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

Thanks! XD Yay, Ted influence! *claps*

Oh, and today I was out shopping (no, not the thrift store) and saw a kickass jacket that would be perfect for a late Ted/early Rocker sort of look...and I was like...I don't think I can pull that off. :( (Esp. for $35.) But it was cool ANYWAY.

[cutothechase.livejournal.com]

Omg that IS so cool! 8D Too bad it was pricey : / I found the PERFECT mod jacket (white faux leather) but it's $30. Added it to my holiday list ;D

But yeah, I dunno. These epic jackets ARE to pull off. Unless you're John clotheswhore Entwistle <3

[mandie-rw.livejournal.com]

So true! Oh, John. Just another reason you were SO AWESOME. CLOTHESWHORE. <3

And, oooh, mod jacket! I hope you get it! XD

[cutothechase.livejournal.com]

YESSSS. Are there any legit reasons why John ISN'T awesome though? We should try making a list and seeing if we can hit 1 million. XD

And awww thanks! :D It's so epic, I was practically drooling over it, hehe