Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Trench Cape and Cape Dress


trench cape: via thrift
dress: Dahlia
loafers: Nine West via The Bay
tights: HUE

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I couldn't believe it when I thrifted this trench cape! It's a little heavy and constructed from a lovely fabric, (synthetic, but feels almost silky?) It was in the extra-large section of the coats and I usually fit small/medium, but it goes to show that when thrifting - HUNT EVERYWHERE! Sizing can be off or someone can pick up a garment and shove it back in the wrong section. I thrifted a pair of tweed shorts a couple days ago that were marked a size 1-2 and fit. (I'm a size 6 - pretty far away from a size 1-2.)

Anyway, I have had an internet obsession with Dahlia for over a year now. I love their vintage-inspired dresses and blouses! This dress was one of those online ordered pieces that actually looks better in real life than on the internet. The fabric overlay is a peachy-cream chiffon, over a thicker silky lining. I've received a ton of compliments on it and it's so comfortable. (Something that is becoming more and more key for me - comfort!)



20 comments:

Zane said...

oh, stunning dress and perfect coat - can't believe it was thrifted

Natasha Fatah said...

Great outfit!

xoxo
~Natasha Fatah~
~Natasha Fatah~

The Horizontal Stripes said...

This is a great outfit, I love the dark piping detail on the dress.

... and when I thrift I look in every section, even mens and kids; you never know what you'll find!

Rebecca Jane said...

That trench is a seriously fabulous find!

Miss Tallulah Porkchop said...

Again - beautiful. I adore pastel on black.

Is It Secret, Is It Safe said...

I love the cape! What a perfect find! It's perfect with your dress and loafers!

-Katie

JennaStevie said...

This dress is just so perfect!! I love the fabric, fit and colour, you look amazing. And that cape is suuuch a great find
xJennaD

JennaStevie said...

This dress is just so perfect!! I love the fabric, fit and colour, you look amazing. And that cape is suuuch a great find
xJennaD

Charmaine said...

I definitely also have this dress, haha! I like how you've styled it.

Chila said...

You look lovely and... Zooey Deschanel has to be your twin!

The Braided Bandit said...

I love this Dahlia dress, its so beautiful and the black accents really make it pop. The cape is SUCH an exciting thrift find! I completely agree you need to look everywhere in the store, hence why it takes me so long in a single store!
Hope you are having a wonderful day!
xo Hannah

Bad Taste Toast said...

This dress is so adorable, lovely colour on you! Great combo with the cape, very chic!

wardrobeexperience said...

this trench-like cape is just amazing. great find!!!

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irene wibowo said...

thars a pretty dress. i love it. :)

Irene Wibowo

Jamie Rose said...

That dress is beautiful! It looks so pretty on you. I'm loving that cape you paired with it too. Wonderful!

Jull Diaz said...

wow! your dress is beautiful! the color, everything! kisses from: http://julldiaz.blogspot.mx/

Laura said...

you look so pretty in that dress:) and i love the cape, that's an amazing find! x

Maria- CityLaundry said...

this dress is so so lovely!
the little details are so cute!
xx
City Laundry

Ulrika said...

Gorgeous look, you look absolutely smashing in that outfit !

I can't believe that you thrifted that trench, it's absolutely stunning.
The dress is really beautiful, too. That colour looks really beautiful on you.

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Mici Mathonka said...

you look fabulous, the dress and the cape are perfect!