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Life Is But A Dream (Barely There Challenge!) - Part 5/9

6/17/2014

It doesn't get any more nautical than this vintage navy striped dress. Haha. :D I loved it the first time I saw it. There's just something about the pleated bodice and oversized collar. It's incredibly light and the sheer, unlined fabric makes it perfect for Summer. I simply wore a thin navy blue dress slip underneath.
And yes, I wore the floral crown, again. Bah! Haha. I guess I'm starting to get used to that bit. >_< <3

It was a beautiful day for a picnic and I wish I had brought a blanket to sit on. I think that scene would have been even more appropriate, but I didn't want to risk getting the dress dirty. I'm on the fence about whether I should keep it. I have the dress up for sale in my Etsy shop, if you'd like to get some more info about it! For me, the dress is a total guilty pleasure (i.e. palpably vintage and whimsical). :D

The textures created by the pleats give the bodice a 3-D sensation. It's just so fun to look at. Maybe I'm a dork. I dunno. Haha. There are pearl buttons at each elbow opening and a single pearl button closure in the back. The dress goes on easily over the head, so I find it perfect for days when you feel too lazy to put something together, but you still want to look unique/fun. ^_^ It's definitely one-of-a-kind. <3

I last wore these slotted white flats in this previous post. I gotta admit, they're starting to grow on me. Maybe I don't look all that stupid in white shoes, after all. Haha. I think the flats go really well with the dress. As I was traipsing through damp grass, I thought they'd get dirty, but they look like new. ^_^

If no one is brave enough to give this beautiful dress a good home, I'll probably just keep it and find all kinds of awesome ways to wear and enjoy it. ^_^ We'll see! I hope you like this very simple outfit! <3

Etsy - Vintage 80s Nautical Navy Striped Chelsea Collar Puff Sleeve Dress
Thrifted - Picnic Basket (Swap Group) & ModCloth Slotted Flats (Gift)
c/o Kristin Perry Accessories - Daisy Floral Crown

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

29 Comments

Keit

6/16/2014 08:02:25 pm

So so cuuuuuute!!!! The floral crown is awesome, I love seeing you with it! And those white shoes are gorgeous, they look fantastic with this sailor dress. Eye eye captain! :D

Anna

6/18/2014 05:00:47 am

Haha <3 Thanks! *^_^*

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Kristian link

6/17/2014 01:01:24 am

The three dimensional-ness of the bodice gives this a lot of neat interest.

Suzanne link

6/17/2014 01:09:46 am

Wow you're looking so feminine these days! I barely recognize you ; )

I love how you've done your hair here.

bisous
Suzanne

Anna

6/18/2014 05:01:41 am

Crap! Haha >_< It's this stupid challenge! I promise! :D <3

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Olivia link

6/17/2014 03:29:13 am

Hi Anna! I really absolutely love your flower crown...I've been dying to make one of those for ages. Super cute outfit:)

Anyway, this week on my blog is going to be my prom week! If you are interested, please feel free to send me a picture of you from your prom in your prom dress! (The directions are on the bottom of my latest post.) If you do, your picture will be featured on my post on Friday. I would love to see you on my blog, so please consider! Thank you so much!

xo Olivia

Anna

6/18/2014 05:05:29 am

Goodness.. prom for me would have been two decades ago. o_O Haha I never attended either. Can you just picture me in a big poofy dress and a wrist corsage? Haha. Not my scene. I look forward to seeing the photos, though! ^_^

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Maeva link

6/17/2014 06:55:51 am

This dress is everything I love, 2 styles that I adore: nautical and vintage! Awesome!! xx

http://trend-mae.blogspot.com

Anna

6/18/2014 05:07:21 am

Thanks! It really is so special and I feel so awesome when wearing it. :D

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skye link

6/17/2014 07:13:01 am

You embody your outfits so fully. When you go steampunk or futuristic, you're fierce and fearsome, but then you look too adorable for words in something like this. Fashion makes chameleons of us all, but you really rise to the occasion.

Anna

6/18/2014 05:08:52 am

Balls to the wall. That's the only way I play it. Hehe. You totally get me, though. Comments like these give me so much hope and joy. Best one I've received, actually. Thank you! <3

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Lady Lilith link

6/17/2014 07:43:24 am

You look great. I love the way you did your hair.

Anna

6/18/2014 05:12:49 am

Thanks so much and thanks for visiting! <333

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Qing Pineda link

6/17/2014 11:51:20 am

I love the pattern, its really scream vintage and the shoes is on my wishlist! I'm so jelly! :D *hugs&kisses*

Anna

6/18/2014 05:15:16 am

<3 ^_^ <3

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A. link

6/17/2014 01:11:29 pm

DON'T SELL THAT DRESS. Keep it. It's very you, in a vintage way. I love the 3D effect! :D

love,
a

www.missdecaf.blogspot.com

Anna

6/18/2014 05:16:55 am

O_O! You know you're only making the decision to sell it even more difficult that it already is, right? Haha. Maybe I will just keep it. I dunno. I do impulsive things. <3

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Rebecca link

6/17/2014 03:03:26 pm

LOVE the dress. I love the stripes are vertical on the skirt and horizontal on the bodice, but the horizontal pleats tie everything together and look at how those stripes are matched and my mind is getting blown just a little bit!

LOVE the picnic basket bag. I seriously need to upgrade my bag collection. :D

-Rebecca
Idealism never goes out of fashion
http://mn2nz.wordpress.com

Anna

6/18/2014 05:18:06 am

Yeah, it was the pleated accordian-like bodice that sealed it for me. It's just too good! :DDD <3

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Jackie link

6/17/2014 03:28:59 pm

Loving this dress!! It's so pretty and totally nautical. But. That crown. It's AMAZING! You look so girly and chic!

xo Jackie
<a href="www.somethingaboutthat.com">Something About That</a>

effie link

6/17/2014 11:51:44 pm

That dress is an awesome find! You look super cute :)

Amber link

6/18/2014 02:53:18 am

I am soooo in love with this dress. The colors are perfect and the collar is just darling (:

MaKenzie link

6/18/2014 04:35:16 am

I LOVE THAT DRESS! You look like a vintage fairy! <3

Anna

6/22/2014 04:03:01 pm

:DDD <3

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ivana

6/18/2014 08:33:19 am

I do like nautical looks...and the way you added your own personal touch is just perfect....love the bag:)

Anna

6/22/2014 04:03:13 pm

Thanks so much! <333

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Kate link

6/20/2014 07:07:31 am

This is adorable. I love that picnic the most, though. It looks like the combination of a picnic basket and a suitcase. Or a lot of pretzels melded together. I mean that in the best way possible. :)

Anna

6/22/2014 04:03:41 pm

Haha, yeah I totally see it. I like that :D <3

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takisha link

6/25/2014 10:10:34 am

I want Those shoes, i need Absolutely a white shoes in my closet lol.
And the outfit looks great and fresh on you.
Kisses My Anna.

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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.

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