Melodic, Thrifty & Chic
  • Fashion Blog
  • Music Blog
  • About Me
  • Contact
  • Press
  • SPONSOR/DONATE
  • SHOP MY CLOSET!

1985

11/25/2014

27 Comments

 
Picture

Don't worry! I'm wearing high waisted shorts under there. :DDD
This is a very simple outfit, so I did my best to add aesthetic interest through the use of varied textures and a healthy dose of bright patterns.

Picture

My vision for this look was a dark, 80's vibe. Maybe it's just me, but when I watched movies from the 80s, the city scenes were quite disconcerting, especially those of New York City. Everywhere seemed dingy and laden with graffiti and the alleys always seemed so mysterious and not in a very good way.

Of course, this is just what it's like during the daytime. Haha. At night, it seemed that you really wouldn't want to be out and about because a knife wielding skater gang might come after you. o_O O_o
Maybe I just didn't watch the right movies....Hehe. Anyway, I wanted to create an outfit that would be fit for a tough city girl from the 80s. I didn't want to be scary, though. Just rough around the edges. ;D

Picture

I couldn't help adding these gold glitter suspender tights to the mix. It was actually warm enough to wear them and they sexed up the outfit a bit, I guess. I don't know. I don't really see myself as "sexy." Just the thought makes me laugh. I think the better word to use would be..."interesting?" *shrug*

You do need a certain level of confidence to pull of this look, though. This is even more the case when you add the suspender tights, because they will get people's attention. When my partner and I went out to brunch, the girl behind the counter immediately looked at my thighs and then up at my face. Haha. I thought to myself: "Yes, I know. Also, I don't care." Heh. Certainly, this look isn't everyone's cup of tea.

Picture

I loved wearing this outfit, though. So, f*cking whatever, man. Anyway, as you can see, the outfit is really bare bones without the textures of the toggle cardigan and scarf. The retro flip glasses also added some much needed oomph. I broke my first pair and I had been wearing them in their broken state for a long time. Hehe. Basically, I couldn't flip the shades because a hinge snapped. I finally got a chance to replace them, though. ^_^ Ultimately, it is the rad multi-color vintage sweater that carries the outfit.

Picture

I got the sweater through my clothing swap group and I'm very happy with it. The colors are rich, retro and awesome. :D It appears to be handmade and there aren't any tags inside. It's scratchy as hell, though, so I'm confident that it's 100% wool. Still, the sweater is incredibly warm and cozy. <3

Picture

Hey, what gives? o_O Haha. Well, I just wanted to show you guys what my partner had worn. I always get a kick out of this upcycled vintage auto repair jacket. The name patch and zebra collar are just priceless. Haha. My partner has had it for more than a decade and its pretty battle-worn.

When my partner grabbed the jacket to put it on, he balked at the number of holes in the sleeves and he was visibly upset about it. I asked him if he was careful with the jacket when he wore it or if he generally abuses it. He paused at the question and then said, "Ohhhh. I remember. I used to do poi in this jacket." Hahaha. This brought back so many memories. It's true. My partner used to spin fire and he was really amazing at it. But yeah, that probably explains why there are burn holes in the sleeves. ;P


Picture

The shirt he picked out is pretty awesome, too. He's such a nerd and his love for retro video games is just one of the many reasons why I simply adore him. I think that we sometimes look like quite the odd couple when we go out. I'm....rather unpredictable with my style of dress, but my partner is consistently casual. He'll often wear a nerdy t-shirt or an old punk t-shirt, so you can imagine how different he and I may look on occasion. ;D He supports my creativity, though, and he's never embarrassed to be seen with me, though sometimes I think he should be. Haha. <3
  He isn't bothered by the people who stare.

Picture


He doesn't try to change me and fully accepts me. One thing is for sure: I'm f*cking lucky to have him!


Thrifted - Vintage Multi-Color Sweater (Swap Group), Black Scarf, ModCloth Black Boots (Gift), ModCloth Black Satchel (Sale) & Black Fedora (Buffalo Exchange - Austin)
c/o zeroUV - Retro Steampunk Flip Sunglasses
ModCloth - Gold Glitter Suspender Tights
Tobi - Black Slouchy Toggle Cardigan



♫ Thank you so much for your comments! Though I may not respond to each one, I read and appreciate all of them! ♫

Follow on Bloglovin
27 Comments
Keit link
11/24/2014 07:03:04 pm

Hahaha, your partner seems like the kind of guy I'd love to drink beer with :D
The boyfriend dresses awful! Just...plain...awful. And I'm always so dressed up and make up and everything, so we look rather weird :D
I love the tights here, sexy as hell! I'm kind of shy wearing such tights, but you just gave me courage to pull them off! :D And the sweater, oh, should I even mention how much I adore it? It's the perfect colorful, oversize fluffy knit ^_^

Reply
Anna
11/25/2014 09:26:59 am

He's pretty rad and he'll likely talk your head off. Haha. He's a wellhead of useless trivia which is great for bar games, but not that great for..well..daily life. Haha. I get corrected on so many things. It can be really annoying, though I know he means well. Anyway, I'm curious to see what your boyfriend looks like now. :D

Ah, the sweater is what dreams are made of. I can't wait to do more weird and awesome sh*t with it! :P

(\__/)
(=‘.’=)

Reply
Cassy Bhairo link
11/24/2014 09:30:21 pm

Adorable couple! Love the tights :)

Reply
Anna
11/25/2014 09:37:50 am

Adorable? Bah! Hehe. Goofy is more like it. :D

(\__/)
(=‘.’=)

Reply
SweetCandyDreamer link
11/25/2014 12:50:52 am

Girl, that outfit is so much fun!!! :-D You both look great x

http://www.sweetcandydreamer.com

Reply
Anna
11/25/2014 09:37:02 am

Hey! Thanks so much! You're a doll <3

(\__/)
(=‘.’=)

Reply
Suzanne link
11/25/2014 12:52:37 am

First off...yay for not giving a rat's ass to other people's stares : P

Secondly...that vintage jacket you man is sporting is so awesome!

You two make a very cute couple. Differences are what keep a partnership from getting boring.


bisous
Suzanne
http://www.suzannecarillo.com

Reply
Anna
11/25/2014 09:31:31 am

Right? I kinda want to steal the jacket and start wearing it. He would kill me if I did that though! Haha

Aww, thanks! Yeah, I think there's some truth to that. Opposites attract, as they say. I think we complete each other in different ways. He's unpredictable at times and manages to keep me grounded. I prefer order to chaos and paradoxically I can be kinda crazy. Hehe.

(\__/)
(=‘.’=)

Reply
lisa link
11/25/2014 03:54:06 am

I love this! Love how it's mostly dark and edgy, but then bam! Here come the colors of the sweater. And you're right about all the textures really adding to the look. I have the same memory of 80s movies and I feel like the ones in NYC always took place at night- haha :) You guys make a great pair and it's awesome to have someone that supports your creative style!

Reply
Anna
11/25/2014 09:34:06 am

Yeah, man! It's that "wtf woah" moment that I crave with fashion. The so-called "big reveal." :D Haha, yeah, right? The vast majority of my memories of 80s films include night scenes and ominous music. Movies back then were just super edgy and weird, though. Pretty awesome, actually. :P

(\__/)
(=‘.’=)

Reply
Elisabet link
11/25/2014 06:13:20 am

Love both looks, your sweater is great :)
http://oneusefashion.wordpress.com/

Reply
Effie link
11/25/2014 06:33:15 am

Oh! That's an amazing 80's look! I love the sweater, although if it's 100% wool, I'd never wear it - I'm such a princess hehe. I love the tights and the legs of course! Duh!

effiesdress.com

Reply
Anna
11/25/2014 09:35:53 am

When I wear the sweater, I die a little inside, make no mistake. Haha. I even wore a long sleeved top underneath and I STILL felt pricks on my skin. I just try to remind myself that the discomfort is a small price to pay for the aesthetic trump card that is this sweater. :DDD Thanks, babe!

(\__/)
(=‘.’=)

Reply
Marlen
11/26/2014 03:01:34 am

Hahaha knife wielding skater gangs- that was so wonderfully '80s, you nailed it with that description. And I totally do the same thing- when I have a simpler outfit I try to pump up the look with different textures. It instantly makes things more interesting. And speaking of textures, i LOVE your sweater. Want want want. And your boy sounds like a keeper- it's sometimes hard to find people to accept you when you're on the creative side. Finding the ones that do is an amazing feeling :)

xo marlen
<a href=http://messagesonanapkin.blogspot.com/>Messages on a Napkin</a>

Reply
Anna
11/26/2014 01:55:16 pm

:DDD <3 I have soooooo many sweaters and I keep getting more and more. I'm hopeless. Haha. I really love this one, though! Thanks!

(\__/)
(=‘.’=)

Reply
A. link
11/26/2014 03:46:45 am

Gawddamn you guys are so stinking cute together. I know what you mean about having a guy who supports your right to express yourself however you please -- J has seen through all sorts of hair and makeup and clothes and he has never made me feel bad for wanting to try conventionally attractive things. I recently stopped shaving for the month of November as a joke, and J informed me that if I didn't want to shave i shouldn't, because i should never alter my body (if I don't want to) for someone else. So that was nice to hear. We picked winners. :D

Man, whatever to the girl in the coffee shop. You look fab. I love those tights, especially because only a little bit peeks out and it adds some oomph. And that sweater. I'm all about the sweaters.

love,
a

www.missdecaf.blogspot.com

Reply
Anna
11/26/2014 02:08:00 pm

Wow! You picked a winner for sure, dude! Sometimes, I go a whole month without shaving (sorry, guys haha) and my partner doesn't care. So, yeah. Priorities, right? It's nice to be with someone who isn't shallow. :D

(\__/)
(=‘.’=)

Reply
Silvia link
11/26/2014 07:52:48 am

Not everybody can wear those tights, they suit you!! you really are sexy with this outfit. That story with your partner reminds me of mine. Although I´m far away from your great creativity, sometimes I like wearing bright colours while my boyfriend always wears his punk t-shirts, jeans and old sneakers (he´s a punk band drummer, so imagine the outfit!), hehehe. Also, I´ve written about that "sexy" thing on my last post wearing a big cardigan too, what a coincidence!!

www.kikabibi.blogspot.com

Reply
Anna
11/26/2014 02:11:33 pm

Dude, you are super creative! I love the outfits you put together! That's pretty rad that your boyfriend is in a punk band. My partner was too for a really long time. He played guitar. ;D

(\__/)
(=‘.’=)

Reply
Missy May link
11/26/2014 09:21:11 am

Ya'll look so cute together. Its sure a blessing to find someone who accepts ya for who you are. :)

Reply
Anna
11/26/2014 02:12:21 pm

<3 ^_^ <3

(\__/)
(=‘.’=)

Reply
Rachel Dahl - ALAMODEST link
11/26/2014 12:00:46 pm

"battle-worn" <---hahah! Good adjective!

My husband is an angry video game nerd. :) I'm sure you get the flat-out-straight-up reference! He even makes 8-bit music on the side. He made the music for his older brother's video games (they're in the Apple app store). He's not really into clothing like I am, but when I like to hear him talk about what he think looks cool. We both love punk style but can't pull them off as well as others!

Somehow I look best in colors, and because of that I freaking love the 80s...I haven't found enough people who love 80s clothes, and I'm glad you do. Your outfit (and description of the inspiration for your outfit) reminds me of 21 JUMP STREET! Of course not the new one... :) I looove that sweater! That's the kind of sweater I'd buy right away if I saw it. Yeah, I've had many scratchy sweater purchases before. :-( Anyway, you are rocking this!!

Reply
Anna
11/26/2014 02:13:39 pm

Whaaaaaaaat? He makes chiptunes!!!!!!!!! That is SO cool, man <3

21 Jump Street hahaha. Best comparison I've received so far (and I've received some really good ones, too, mind you hehe).

(\__/)
(=‘.’=)

Reply
Kristian link
11/27/2014 01:27:35 am

I think cities in the eighties faced a lot of very real issues that made them such dark, dingy, troubled places. A lot of upturn in crime (interestingly, crime took a sudden dive in the 90s.)

I like that this outfit is simple but significant with its color and pattern on the sweater!

Reply
Crissy link
11/27/2014 02:25:39 am

Those suspender tights are so awesome. That sweater has the best colors in it! Too bad it's scratchy D:

The zebra collar on that jacket.. so much yes! haha You two are super cute!

Reply
Kreyola
11/28/2014 01:23:10 am

awww...Im getting all terry eye. You be looking great and I love how super sexy you look here and still look like you. Nice done :).

Reply
Kate link
11/28/2014 06:28:49 am

Aww! You two are so cute. :D His jacket is awesome, too. Who can resist a muffler king, really?

Reply

Your comment will be posted after it is approved.


Leave a Reply.





    (\__/)
    (=‘.’=)
    


    Hi! I'm Anna <3

    I'm fond of artistic fashion, esoteric music, retro games (the older the platform, the better), delectable noms, good libations, my Maine Coon, Bonaparte, and my Tabby, Winsome.

    Also, I attended university in Hyogo Prefecture and I am proficient in Japanese.


    もし、あなたは日本語が話せる、あたしに日本語で話て下さい!練習が必要だ!*^_^*
    



    (\__/)
    (=‘.’=)


    FTC DISCLOSURE:

    I may receive a small commission for purchases from shop links and banners displayed on my blog. 
    

    COPYRIGHT NOTICE:

    Text, graphics, and HTML code on this site are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws, and may not be copied, reprinted, published, translated, hosted, or otherwise distributed by any means without permission!


    © 2012 - 2022 melodicthriftychic.com
    


    Special Thanks To My Past Sponsors!
    ​

    Choies

    Persunmall

    Sammydress

    Barter's Closet

    Iconemesis

    Oasap

    SammyIcon

    TrendyFine

    Fiery Finish Vintage

    Sock It To Me

    Karina Dresses


    Foxtales Boutique

    Dressin.com

    Happiness Boutique

    Yoins

    Fashion Mia

    Newchic

    CNDirect

    Octer

    Sunglass.LA

    Tobi


    My Cure For Insomnia

    
    Sweet Tweets

    Tweets by @annab34r

    Stalker Paradise

    Follow on Bloglovin
    Follow on Bloglovin


    Picture

    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture


    OMFG, Bro! Blog Button! Use It! <3


    These Shops
    Kick Ass <3




    My Sordid Past

    May 2022
    April 2022
    November 2021
    October 2021
    September 2021
    July 2021
    November 2019
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    September 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    December 2014
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    December 2012
    November 2012
    October 2012
    August 2012

    Tag! You're It!

    All
    A Trip Down Memory Lane
    Autumn Style
    Awesome T Shirts
    Blogger Spotlight Series
    Cotton Road To The Runway Contest Is A Sham
    Featured Sale Items
    Giveaways
    On Line Shopping Reviews
    Post Apocalyptic And Futuristic
    Press Clippings
    Random Music
    Special Offers And Coupons
    Spring Style
    Style Advice
    Style Challenges
    Summer Style
    Vintage Treasures
    Wanderlust
    Winter Style
    Wish Lists

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.