The metallic Jardin sheath dress from jcrew is the inspiration for this look for less. I found this vintage brocade dress some time ago, but have not worn it. I like the way jcrew put casual pieces with their dress to make it work for day wear.
I have a cashmere sweater that I never wear, I think because it is a very pale fleshy pink and does not match anything. I plan to dye it, goldenrod. No surprise here, but at least it will match the rest of my fall wardrobe. I have done quite a bit of dying/over dying but never with something as nice as cashmere. I'll let you know.
This is really a lovely dress, I'll put the dress and matching jacket on my flickr if you want to see it as an ensemble.
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I like this. I really would like to start dressing a bit nicer. . .but I live in WI - dresses in the winter just are not going to happen. So dress pants it is!
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Really great one. I remembered the shoes you want for less, try http://www.modcloth.com/store/ModCloth/Womens/Shoes?page=3 At the botton of the page are some that are similar, not the same, but close enough. Good luck, and at a much better price.
I have dyed cashmere a couple of times--it will felt up a little, and get fluffier but it takes color beautifully. This dress is LOVELY and I think having original vintage is far better than an overpriced piece from J.Crew.
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