19.12.11

how now, cowichan?

I have been so busy with school, but I'm finally on winter holiday! Here are some of my greatest finds lately, and an outfit that's quite representative of the sort of things I've been wearing of late (a.k.a. dull and practical!).

For one thing, I found the 1950s cowichan of my dreams. Cost me ten dollars; a fair bargain!


I call this my "1950s dad look". Pleated trousers and kiltied shoes, ha!
The pants are 1940s or 1950s wool gabardine, and yes, you guessed it, mens'. Six dollars on eBay, I might add; I guess because they'd be freakishly small for most fellas.


The shoes, which you tragically can't really see in the above pictures, were a swell find! They're vintage Spauldings and called the "Miss Highlander", naturally-- isn't that kiltie the ultimate? Oh, and they came with the original box, which made me giddy:

They were originally $16 at Lord and Taylor, New York, according to the price tag. They clearly aren't deadstock, though; in fact, I must bring them to the cobbler for reheeling. I wonder if the original owner was a college girl herself...

21 comments:

  1. Everything about this post is amazing! I can't believe you got everything so cheaply! Well done :)

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  2. Oh, that cowichan! That's the one of my dreams too! :) $10.00 - holy cow. Congratulations!

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  3. This whole outfit is a dream. I can’t believe that you found that 1950s cowichan for $10! I once thrifted one & then I shrank it on accident, so it’s basically unwearable now. I’m excited for the day when I find another for a good price.

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  4. I literally was looking at cowichans online last night. I have my eye on one with two salmon on the front. Yours is a BEAUTY!!

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  5. The cowichan was a bargain and those shoes what a great finds!!

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  6. i adore this outfit! it's perfection! the shoes... dreamy!

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  7. Thanks ladies!! Great minds think alike when it comes to Cowichan lovin'!! The only problem is that the darn thing is so thick it won't fit under a jacket, haha.

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  8. Oh wow, what awesome finds! Nothin' better than a perfect steal. That cowichan is AMAZING.

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  9. Love those trousers, I see myself wearing something similar in a few months when I start film school and have to trade off my dresses for more practical wear!

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  10. You're awesome, I'm so glad I found your blog :)

    Mabel
    Mabel Time

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  11. It looks amazing on you, loving the pants

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  12. Ah, I just love Cowichan sweaters, my aunt owns a couple of them. You look stunning as always and the shoes are irresistible!

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  13. the shoes are a great find, and the blouse is darling!

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  14. Utterly lovely, as always. I don't know how you find so many great steals, D, but I am perfectly amazed most of the time.
    I hope you been getting in some good relaxing while on break so far. (I know I have!)
    xx

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  15. I have sweater envy!! A girl after my own heart!! Love it!!

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  16. Aaah I love your horse cardigan, perfect for this weather! :)

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  17. Gorgeous cardigan and those shoes are brilliant, neither are dull! x

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  18. I love your little top and cropped hair. Very 1950's pinup chic! =)


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  19. Amazing finds,my favorite are the shoes.Love your retro look,just like the pin ups from the 40s,very cute.

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  20. Oh, i love those shoes! what an amazing find! Hope you have a very merry christmas :D

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  21. You look outstanding! I love the entire outfit from head to toe!! And man oh man, that sweater is the cutest:)

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