Saturday, March 13, 2010

Are you going to Scarborough Fair?, or Dress #15

Listening to: "The Graduate" soundtrack.
Dress: Style & Co., Macy's, altered;
Sweater, boots, tights: Target;
Monsho the turtle pin: thrifted, Finder's Keepers.
How I've worn the dress: here, here.

 It's Dress #15 of The Dress Project, and I've been inspired by Anne Bancroft's and Katharine Ross's characters in "The Graduate," so this felt like an homage to both Mrs. Robinson and her daughter, Elaine. A little collegiate-preppy with the sweater and pin, a little grownup with the animal print.
 I used to shy away a lot from animal prints in clothes because often the print is applied to seductive clothing --- low-cut spaghetti-strap tank tops, lingerie and I didn't think that it was much of my style or something that I could pull off. When I found this more modest dress, I decided to give the trend a whirl. I've gotten it altered since then --- it had a long hem and sleeves -- so I could wear it in the summertime too, and it's been a closet staple ever since. I don't think I would ever wear head-to-toe animal print, but I'd definitely be interested in trying it in accessories like shoes, headbands, bows or scarves. What are your feelings on animal print?

I'm heading out soon with Jeremiah to hang out and watch some straight-to-dvd movie at V.'s house. V swears it's funny in some ironic, low-budget way. Have a good night!


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P.S. In honor of "The Graduate," here's my favorite scene in "The Holiday." Enjoy!


17 comments:

  1. Love the leopard print dress! My favorite pattern.

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  2. Oh my gosh, this is so cute. I love it!

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  3. I love a good animal print and that dress is just wonderful!

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  4. LOVE The Holiday. :) Honestly, I usually am not a fan of animal print, but you are rockin' it here! Looks great.

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  5. I keep thinking I need more brooches in my live and you're reminding me why! i love the leopard print, too!

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  6. Cute look! Love the leopard print!! :D

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  7. You pull this off so well! I love how you paired it with the brown boots and black cardigan. At first glance the peek of leopard print on top looks like a necklace! Very cool! I <3 the Holiday so so much, it's one of my faves :)

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  8. This is a very demure way to wear leopard print, I like it!
    Plus that turtle is too adorable, I have a soft spot for turtles :)

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  9. I love the leopard dress! I also used to think I could rock animal prints until I tried on the Rodarte x Target dress and realized that it doesn't have to be skanky.

    I love love love your turtle pin too!

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  10. I love wearing leopard print. It is actually a great neutral. I like to wear it with teal and red, especially. :)

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  11. ohh i love the way you've dressed down a really exciting pattern with the boots and cardigan. you've made this look so classic and lovely!

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  12. Meow! I love this dress. Your closet just keeps getting better and better!

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  13. I just want you to know that I just gave you a little feature as my current girl crush!

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  14. Ah wow, you look lovely !

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  15. I love leopard print... but up until recently only had it in my room decor... and underwear (sorry, TMI!) now I have a dress but I'm really wanting a scarf as well!

    you are rocking the leopard print!

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  16. Love this movie!


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  17. I really like how you layered this dress. A black cardi is a perfect option for a more toned down look!

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