Suffer For Fashion

9/10/2015

Hi! :D So, I wanted to look retro, modern and futuristic all at the same time. This is what I came up with! There's just something about crisp white juxtaposed with inky black hues that excites me. Hehe.

You might remember the kick ass vintage white blouse from this post. I decided to show it off a bit more, instead of just highlighting the collar (which is a frequent tendency). It looks big on me, because it *is* big. Heh. It's the equivalent of a modern size large. Of course, I didn't care about the size when I saw the beautiful, intricate details in the fabric. I also knew that the arm holes would be quite large after having the sleeves professionally removed. A minor inconvenience, at best. Heh. Still totally worth it!

The blouse gave the outfit a nice vintage touch, as did the wingtip oxford booties. The high low black skirt added drama through movement. I love when the wind catches it! As I'm fond of playing around with shapes, I wore my suspenders on a single shoulder. I liked the resulting segmented look.

Tidbit: My partner wanted to go downtown to buy fries after these photos were taken. Yeah. He had a hankerin'. So, just picture me at a Five Guys counter ordering fries to go. Haha. Good times. >=]~

zeroUV - Mirror Lens Retro Aviator Sunglasses in Black Violet
Thrifted - Black Suspenders, Vintage White Blouse, Black
Tights & ModCloth Wingtip Ankle Booties (Gift)
Chicwish - Black Pleated High Low Skirt
c/o Dressin.com - Black Satchel

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

32 Comments

Dana@Ivegotcake

9/10/2015 07:17:38 am

I can totally picture you at a 5 Guys buying fries (rhyme intended :p)
xxoo

9/13/2015 03:49:01 pm

:DDD <3

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Denise link

9/10/2015 09:44:55 am

I want these booties, soooo much! They are fabulous! I loved the top, with the sleeves removed, and the suspenders, too - I a a great fan of suspenders! The skirt proportions are really nice, I like when it is short on the front! I think that you really look beautiful, this is one of my favorite outfits that you showed!
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Anna

9/13/2015 03:49:31 pm

Thanks so much! <3

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Karolina link

9/10/2015 10:12:57 am

I love it! B&W, simple, but still "yours" haha! <3

Anna

9/13/2015 03:50:27 pm

;D <3

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skye link

9/10/2015 10:38:08 am

You are officially Janelle Monae's long-lost twin. :D "[R]etro, modern and futuristic" is totally her jam.

Anna

9/13/2015 03:51:51 pm

Hahaha. Thanks! She's got the whole pomadour style down pat, so I always get that comparison. She sets the bar high, too. >_< Hehe.

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Mouna link

9/10/2015 01:25:21 pm

Love that skirt! And the shoes are so chic :).. I love five guys!!! *cue burger cravings*

Anna

9/13/2015 03:52:17 pm

<3 ^_^ <3

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Frannie Pantz link

9/10/2015 01:41:58 pm

How nice of you to go to Five Guys with your guy! ;-) I am LOVING the cool and retro vibe of this outfit. The shoes and suspenders are killer!

Anna

9/13/2015 03:52:51 pm

Thanks! *^_^*

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Lindwormmm link

9/10/2015 03:55:55 pm

Wooow!! Stunning :D
Black and white is such a dramatic combo so the way you wore suspenders looks even more dramatic in the best way possible <3

Sunglasses <3 you have the coolest collection. Big fan!!

Anna

9/13/2015 03:53:16 pm

Thanks, babe! <3

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Rebecca link

9/10/2015 06:59:51 pm

Hey not sure you'll see my response to your comment on my last blog post so here it is again:

Wait wait how close was I to you?! Also, I heard a rumour that you were supposed to be shy and a meet-up would be awkward. :P I’m gutted that I missed an opportunity to meet one of my blog friends!

Also, your outfit here is amazing. I'm really loving monochromatic looks at the moment. I occasionally toy with the idea of shifting my wardrobe to be all black, white and grey and how badass that would look. Then I remember that this is ME afterall and I am obsessed with bright colours and prints and how that wouldn't work at all. LOL. I should aim to do some more monochromatic looks though. :D

-Rebecca
http://mn2nz.wordpress.com

Anna

9/13/2015 03:54:08 pm

Hey, girl! I did and I replied! :DDD <3 I think you would look great in black and white. Just give it a try. ;P

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Lauren Blair link

9/10/2015 11:14:17 pm

Omfg, those shoes are everything! Especially with how you styled them! XO
-Lauren Blair
www.prefertobedemure.com

Anna

9/13/2015 03:54:40 pm

Hehe. :D Thanks! <3

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KizzyDoll link

9/11/2015 04:44:55 am

I LOVE it all :)) x

Anna

9/13/2015 03:55:10 pm

<333 *^_^* <333

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Joey link

9/11/2015 10:50:27 am

Dude you totally nailed it with this outfit. Love the shirt and skirt combo! I'm also digging how you switched it up with the suspenders on one shoulder.

Anna

9/13/2015 03:56:08 pm

Rad! Thanks! <3 *^_^* <3

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Kristian link

9/11/2015 04:29:24 pm

The suspenders on the same shoulder just feel like such an out of the box idea and such a fun one that really combines all the elements you wanted.

Congrats on another blogoversary.

Anna

9/13/2015 05:59:46 pm

Thanks! :DDD <3

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Sarah link

9/11/2015 11:59:26 pm

Lol I just pictured you. You nailed this monochrome look, I like the drama the high-low skirt adds as well and the suspenders add a cool look to this fit.
<a href="http://princessaudu.blogspot.com/">Princess Audu</a>

Anna

9/13/2015 06:00:20 pm

Hey, there! Thanks! ^_^

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Hannah link

9/12/2015 08:58:40 pm

WAIT A MINUTE! Wing tip Doc Martens are a real thing?? Now I've seen it all! I love how you thought outside the box with the suspenders.

I've definitely worn my fair share of odd looks to do ordinary things. It's true you gotta suffer unwanted stares for the sake of fashion!

Hannah | <a href="http://www.theoutfitrepeater.com" rel="nofollow">The Outfit Repeater</a>

Anna

9/13/2015 06:00:44 pm

Hehe :D <3

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Jamie link

9/13/2015 09:40:10 am

I love all the cool details going on in this outfit. The neat way you wore the suspenders and those amazing wingtip shoes.Your high-low skirt is super cool too. I can definitely see you ordering some tasty Five Guys in this outfit haha.
Also hell yes Of Montreal! They're from my college town!

Anna

9/13/2015 06:01:07 pm

w00t! Thanks! <3 *^_^* <3

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Noszę Co Lubię link

9/14/2015 02:51:08 pm

You look retro, modern and futuristic:-)

I really like the way you mix a various styles.

lisa link

9/14/2015 03:48:23 pm

I love how you even make a simple black and white combo so COOL & INTERESTING! Love the details and as I mentioned on IG those are my dream boots! :)

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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.

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！*^_^*

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