I would never consider myself an "elegant" person, per se [thus the title of my blog!]. I hate feeling too matchy -- unless it's all black -- and anytime I feel as if I've overdone my hair or makeup, I always have to muss it up a bit. Because of my embrace of imperfection, I have always felt it difficult to relate to 50's fashion. The perfectly-powdered, girtled, and coiffured look of the 50's makes me feel slightly suffocated (see the beautiful, but oppressed Betty Draper of Mad Men).
However, as I've grown older, I have started to appreciate certain timeless elements of mid-century fashion, such as: red lipstick, well-tailored coats and jackets, hats/gloves, and simple silhouettes with touches of glamour. So, while it's not a New Years' resolution, I would like to experiment a bit more in the coming year with adding some understated 50's elegance into my wardrobe --while also staying true to my own casual/down-to-earth/quirky way of dressing.
Here's to having an elegant weekend -- even if you're not terribly elegant most of the time [like me!!]
This year, I'm going to play more with:
Feathers
This year, I'm going to play more with:
Feathers
Classic Pants
Pretty slips and hosiery
A 50's-style bathing suit?
[Faux] fur
Cigarettes! [just kidding], though they do seem subversively elegant...
Summer dresses:
Red Velvet, YUM!
Well-tailored dresses
Maybe I'll drag out my kimono collection!
A hat with a net seems dramatic
New ballet slippers...maybe some Chanels?
Flowers...brooches and hair accessories.
A new, fitter body...where can I buy that???
[Thanks to Ana from Foto Decadent for downloading these amazing Conde Nast photos!]
8 comments:
What a wonderful set of inspirations to play around with for the year! It's summer here in NZ and I have been searching for a 50s-style one-piece for a while. Largely unsuccessful. I love how you stand out from the crowd of tack-tastic bikinis in a really elegant one-piece. Good luck with these!
Love the blog. Love the design. Love it.
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i absolutely love 50s bathing suits: they're so elegant yet sexy in that pinup way!
xoxo,
La C.
What an amazing series of photos! I love the classic glamour and elegance of these shots . . . maillots, bespoke knickers, millinery, yes!!
xoxox,
CC
These images are just breath-taking! I need more feathers and dramatic hats in my life too :D
Mmm, I want... fake fur, 50's-style bathing suits, well tailored dresses and a new and fitter body! ;)
Loveeely Pics Tara!
xo
ana b -- I agree. It makes you feel "dressed up", even at the pool! Plus, my bodies not what it used to be ;)
craig -- You are too kind! Thanks!
lacouturier -- I agree -- and they make you feel like a grown-up, in a sexy way, rather than a teenager!
couture carrie -- I am so happy to see millinery making a bit of a comeback.
miss karen -- Go for it! I just went into a vintage store yesterday with feathers and hats galore -- I didn't know where to start!
tamara -- The new, fitter body is going to be the toughest one for me ;0
I'm a sucker for gorgeous 50s styles (and I don't have to be elegant to try it lol)
Thanks for sharing these great images.
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