31 September 2009 – Annie Get Yer Gun, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Long gray cardigan: BR, gift from mother-in-law
- White nursing cami: Target
- Cream skirt: BR Outlet
- Leather belt: Gap Outlet
- Knee high socks: “vintage,” mom’s from college
- Boots: Steve Madden Iriss, via eBay
End Notes:
This outfit is a confluence of an eclectic spread of inspirations, ideas, and self-proposed challenges:
Iriss Boots, originally uploaded by academichic.
- It’s a celebration of the weather finally cooling off enough at academichic central to warrant wearing BOOTS.
- It’s a self-proposed challenge to figure out ways to get lots of mileage out of this extra-long, extra-soft gray cardigan this fall.
- It’s a little bit of a play on slim cuts mixed with volume.
- It’s a little bit of fanciful little girl dress up, a nod to cowboy boots worn with a tutu.
- It’s an attempt to get some autumnal wear out of an admittedly summer skirt.
- And, sure, it’s a little bit of Annie-get-your-gun, with the leather accessories and the skirt acting almost like a full petticoat that’s about to get loose once I hop on my horse.
31 September 2009 – Annie Get Yer Gun, originally uploaded by academichic.
Clearly, this was one of those days when getting dressed was really a creative effort. The result is maybe a little more quirky than my typical ensembles, but I loved it, and it let me try out the role of cool rockabilly mama for the day.
31 September 2009 – Annie Get Yer Gun, originally uploaded by academichic.
I have two pairs of my mother’s knee high socks from college too! I thought I was the only one.
Fun outfit. Very these boots were made for walking. I think it is impossible not to be confident in an outfit like this.
Come on boots!
ADORE it, E. You know I’m a fan of cowgirl looks, and this is a fantastic take on Western-inspired style.
Absolutely fabulous! Those boots are perfect on you!
I LOVE this!
I LOVE this look! I was in Annie Get Your Gun about 6 years ago, but my costumes were no where as cute as this!
hey! how are you? i really like your outfit here and looks perfect for the fall season! knee-socks and knee-boots are a great combo! the rest of your outfit looks amost vintage in style and i am big fan of this style! i read that socks are in this fall and maybe next spring too! if i were you, i’d keep wearing them cos it’ll keep you warm! thank you for sharing this outfit with us! i really appreciate it! thanks again! see you!
I love your boots E!!!
I also really like how you wore the sweater. I have been eye-ing really long sweaters but was unsure if I could style them correctly. This is a great example.
ps- today is October 1st not September 31st! :)
I really love this look! The layering is great, and your boots are amazing!
I love boots- I wish I could wear them as stylishly and elegantly as you!
Really gorgeous – the socks are a fantastic touch!
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I LOVE this look on you, E. I really like the super-long cardigan!
I love this outfit! Yay for the return of boot season!!
I love that outfit!! I can’t wait to try someting similar :o)
I love all of it, especially the fact that those are your mom’s college socks… too cute.
LOVE the boots! I ebayed them but there are only 3 pairs on there and not the right size. Good find!