28.12.11

suits me just fine


Being both a university student and a victim of rural Vermont's tough climate, nothing makes more sense than a good wardrobe of suit jackets and simple wool skirts. This '40s jacket is my very favorite, and you've seen it a lot! It's just perfect in every way (well, except for a couple of moth nibbles). 




Alas, no snow here-- shame on you, Vermont, for giving us a white Halloween but a green Christmas. Though I must confess, I am somewhat glad, as this allows me to prance about in impractical shoes a bit longer, hehe! It is so cold, though, I had to throw an overcoat and beret on top of this to survive the icy winds.

Well, this is my last post of 2011! Here's a sneak peek at my lovely new year's eve frock:

No, I don't have any fancy plans, but this satin 1940s confection was a mere $10-- of course I couldn't pass it up. 

Well, I'll see you next year! Have a wonderful New Year's Eve!
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30 comments:

  1. Crystal LeeDecember 28, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Looking classy, Dakota. I love the neck tie too!

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  2. Miss Tallulah PorkchopDecember 28, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    That frock is heaven.

    I love keeping up-to-date with what you do with your hair. I had mine cut around the same time as yours, so I often look to you for ideas. Todays is particularly cute.

    Happy New Year.

    x

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  3. NotPennysBoatDecember 28, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I adore your outfit and that satin dress! I really need to invest in a few more simple wool skirts like that. Love your blog!

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  4. I Art FashionDecember 28, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    You look lovely
    and that dress is beautiful
    Will we see it on you?

    Happy New Year

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  5. sib vintageDecember 28, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    oh by golly, that perfection of a dress was $10! its a real stunner!
    -des

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  6. AnonymousDecember 28, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I miss cold weather!!! Your jacket is incredible, as is your New Year's dress. And so is your hair. How do style it?

    Mabel
    Mabel Time

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  7. DakotaDecember 28, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Thank you, ladies!!

    I Art Fashion, I will be sure to snap a picture of me wearing it!!

    Mabel, thanks! I just do a simple sponge roller set (my hair is poker straight) and brush it out... nothing fancy!

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  8. Mr. TinyDecember 28, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    You always look just swell! What great finds!! Is that the trade off? Ice and snow but beautiful vintage clothing for peanuts! It's almost enough to make me give up the sunshine of California! I hope the New Year finds you very happy and healthy!

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  9. DakotaDecember 28, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Thank you!! I'm afraid that is indeed the score: no-one in their right mind would live in these frozen hinterlands, but this means tons of unwanted vintage rags for me, hehe!

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  10. Dethrose VintageDecember 28, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    You always find the most gorgeous pieces:) That jacket fits you so perfect. I can't wait to see photos of the gold NYE dress! It just looks so dreamy!

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  11. Victoria / Justice PirateDecember 28, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    I just love all your outfit posts so much and never really know what to say as much as I would love to say so much!

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  12. KaileyDecember 28, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Hope you have a lovely New Year's! Your looks are always absolutely perfect ^^

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  13. Emma LittonDecember 29, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    You look nice and warm and super cute! I wish it would get colder here in Tennessee, I wouldn't mind some snow. It's been so oddly warm.

    xo,
    Em

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  14. Emma LittonDecember 29, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Oh, and also that dress you found looks amazing! And what a steal.

    xo,
    Em

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  15. NellyDecember 29, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    $10? Oh wow cant wait to see it on you xx

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  16. UnknownDecember 29, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    Gorgeous outfit and a stunning looking NY dress (and a bargain to boot!), will we see it on you?

    Happy New Year!

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  17. sweet harvest moonDecember 29, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Beautiful jacket!

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  18. Andreza FialhoDecember 29, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Ownnnn *-* Love to shoes :)
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    :*

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  19. RandiDecember 29, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    I loved this outfit from first look but I was absolutely smitten when I saw the shoes!

    The vintage gods have certainly smiled upon you with that lovely dress. Happy New Year!

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  20. Dial V for VintageDecember 29, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Lucky you for finding that lovely dress for such a low price! I am sure you will look absolutely stunning wearing it :).

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  21. CoedithDecember 29, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Lovely! Most perfect New Year's dress ever! I am twice your age and seeing you makes me yearn to do it all again, with even more style than the first time around.
    Happy New Year!

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  22. UnknownDecember 29, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    You are going to look so beautiful in that gown! I am green with envy, what an absolute bargain. Hope you have a wonderful New Years Eve.

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  23. A Certain VintageDecember 29, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    i can't believe you got that amazing dress for 10 dollars, it's so elegant!
    have a wonderful new year xox

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  24. BaronessVonVintageDecember 29, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE that jacket...your NYE gown is Divine. SWOON!

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  25. UnknownDecember 30, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Gorgeous outfit love the jacket and I need more skirts that length, the dress is beautiful! x

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  26. Zoë WintersDecember 31, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    ohh Dakota your outfits have been lovely as usual, I love your wee jacket! I hope we get more snow! It has only really snowed for one day here! Last year it was snow madness! Oh, and those kitty postcards are fantastic! :) Have a swell time bringing in the new year in your gorgeous new dress! Zoë x

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  27. EliseDecember 31, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Aah gorgeous coat, perfect for the cold weather! Thankfully we've not had snow either, I'm quite happy to do without! :)

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  28. Annie_VintageDiggs.comJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:13 AM

    That tiny plaid blazer fits you to perfection! You look very school girl glam, and the hair suits the look wonderfully!

    xoxo,
    annie

    http://vintagediggs.com/blog/

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  29. TheLibraryClerkJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:35 PM

    Spot-on PSA.

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  30. SarahJanuary 14, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    I absolutely adore that beautiful jacket! And how does your hair still look amazing when you go outside with it, haha? Whenever I've spent a lot of time on curling my hair it just completely straightens itself after having been outside for 15 minutes.

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