Sources:
On S:
- Silk lace blouse – gift from mom
- Black tank underneath – H&M
- Skirt – $1 sidewalk sale, consignment shop
- Belt – Ralph Lauren
- T-straps – Talbots
On T:
- Retro print button down – thrifted in Germany
- Shorts – J.Crew, thrifted
- Sunglasses – street vendor in Puerto Rico
- Shoes – Nike
Endnotes:
If you’ve been reading academichic for over a year now, then you may have been around last summer when T. and I got married. Hard to believe that a whole year has flown by already. Last night, we celebrated our first anniversary by dressing up and revisiting ‘our wedding restaurant’ for a patio dinner and drinks. And since it’s neutrals (with a pop) week, I made my outfit abide by wearing an all black ensemble with a pop of color from this bright blue skirt.
We both chose a dressy-casual look since we wanted to bike to the restaurant and the heat index was still well in the high 90s. Since T. wanted to wear shorts, I opted for a more casual skirt and top look rather than the dress I initially had in mind. The lacey top adds a good dose of ‘dress-up’ but the full cotton skirt provides a good balance and gives this all a more relaxed feel. I just found this skirt at a summer sidewalk sale for $1. It’s slightly too large on me (the waist is a bit too loose) but I loved the color and the good construction (it’s from Talbots originally) and decided to try to make it work. A useful little belt later, this skirt does just fine as a high-waisted belted bit.
T.’s outfit is similarly comprised of lucky thrift finds. His retro print button down comes from a thrift store in Munich that I used to frequent and his J.Crew shorts come from the same consignment store where my blue skirt was found. T. isn’t much of a shopper for clothes but he does give me free reign (and good indications of what he needs) and lets me fill his closet on my thrifting expeditions. Do you and your partner shop for each other?
On our way to dinner, we passed the ceremony site where we said our vows one year ago and stopped to enjoy the memories. It’s been such an eventful year and we’re so excited to see what adventures this next year will bring. After a short pause for nostalgia, we peddled on to the restaurant where cold mojitos and a delicious dinner awaited. Happy Anniversary, T! S.
Happy, happy anniversary! How exciting!
I absolutely adore your outfit, that color is gorgeous. It’s the perfect outfit for such a night, as you described.
Hope you had a wonderful anniversary dinner!
Happy Anniversary! Congratulations!
That skirt is a beautiful color! It reminds me of Greece.
Happy anniversary! May you have many more years of dressing stylishly while cycling together :)
Awww! Happy Anniversary!
Mazel Tov, you two!
Happy anniversary and cannot believe you got that skirt for a $1 – amazing find! Such a great color!
Happy anniversary! You both look so chic and happy. I love that you celebrated by re-visiting meaningful places. And with such awesomely well-thrifted clothes. Woohoo to love and thrift! :)
Happy anniversary!!
Happy anniversary! You both look fantastic.
Happy one-year, T and S!! You both look blissfully happy, fabulously stylish, and cyclingly chic. Here’s to many more!
Happy anniversary! What great outfits for both of you…and they even coordinate nicely :)
Happy Anniversary! You both look so happy in these pictures.
Happy Anniversary! And I am wondering what restaurant – I went to college (years ago:) at the same university! Always looking for recommendations when I go back!
Happy happy anniversary! You both look so happy!
Happy anniversary!
Great outfits – both of you!
wow, i cant believe its already been a year — it seems like just a few months ago that you two exchanged your vows.
my fiance has the better style in our relationship — i often let him pick out my outfits. he just doesnt really understand what looks good on my body type, so most of what he points out in stores is often designed more for a thinner, no-curves frame.
Congratulations! Here’s to many more wonderful years to come.
I totally remember your wedding post. I opened up the blog and it was like…bam! S got married!
Congrats on one year. All the best in the years to come!
Thank you for all your well wishes, everyone! S.
Happy anniversary! I wish you many more years of happiness!
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Happy anniversary! It’s my husband and my 9th today too!
Happy Anniversary :)
Happy Anniversary! I loved the surprise of your wedding photos last year.
Thanks, everyone! :) S.
I just realized your names start with S and T…right next to each other on the alphabet! I know I’m cheesy, but happy anniversary!