I hate velvet. It reminds me of 1997 and beer guts. Don't ask. I'm not sure why, then, that I decided it would be a good idea to buy this Tulle dress last year, but alas! I did. And it's sat in my closet unworn ever since.
Until today.
Or actually a couple of days ago, since I'm always a few days behind with posting. But whatever.
Until a couple of days ago.
There.
Part of me was inspired by Annabeth, because she recently wore velvet, and neither 1997 nor beer guts crossed my mind while reading her post. So I decided that if she could do it, I could do it, and I bust the dress out and wore it. The end.
How was everyone's weekend? I did not work for the first weekend in (seriously) forever, so I actually had a real weekend. It was the bomb diggity. I like this weekend thing. I like the way most of the world lives. I did normal weekend things. I went shopping. I baked bread (in the bread machine, so it actually turned out this time). I added some items to my shop. It was a good time! I didn't, however, do any of my homework. Oops. Should probably go do that now...
In other news, do not buy Celestial Seasonings "Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride" tea. It sounds good, but it's NOT good. And now I can't get the taste out of my mouth. Blargh.
Dress: Tulle
Sweater: Stolen from my mom's closet
Scarf: J. Crew
Boots: Thrifted
I really love this dress, I usually dislike velvet too but done in the right ways it's good! Love it with this cardigan and tights. I had a pretty boring weekend but it was good.
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Nice outfit, I like the dress and how nice is your Mom's sweater too.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm no George Seinfeld either who could "drape himself in velvet." lol I think I wore a velvet dress to my high school graduation which happened to be in 1997.
ReplyDeleteDespite you hating your dress, I think you still look gorgeous. =)
Fab dress, and wonderful photos!:D
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear the story about the beer guts. You look so gorgeous. Love that dress on you. The texture of the tights and cardi are a great mix with the velvet. Those boots are awesome.
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Tracy
Ugh my mom loves that sugar cookie tea and I think it's absolutely awful! Love the dress though it's adorbs :)
ReplyDeleteI don't like velvet either but I think because the colour is dark and you're so pretty (like how I did that ;) it looks really nice! Ah the weekends-I don't know what I would do without them! I got my man a bread machine for his b-day (lame gift I know) but he made cheese bread yesterday and it was amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat first picture of you is stunning! And I like how you layered the dress with the cardigan and scarf.
ReplyDeleteNormally I can't stand velvet either, but you totally pull it off. No surprises there!
ReplyDeleteglad you wore it, its cute. ive been wearing velvet lately too. weird!
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Haha, well I LOOOVE velvet! So I automatically have to love that dress :) And it looks amazing on you :)
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I like the velvet dress, so what if it's rather 1997...lol, I love the color! I own a few velvet items, they mostly get worn near the holidays. It's nice to do normal weekend things every so often isn't it...school/work gets annoying.
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velvet reminds me of the 90s too but I still dig it. That tea sounds good but I will take your word for it and just stick with my good ole green tea.
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Well now you kinda made me want to buy this Celestial Seasonings Sugar Cookie Sleigh Ride Tea. It sounds yummy but I guess I will listen to you saying it is gross. Velvet is very 1997 (gosh, how old was I then), I was probably wearing some cheapo velvet shirt back then in neon orange. But my love for it has returned and I'm glad you pulled this baby out of your closet because that colour is awesome on you!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress. And I love velvet. Not sure how velvet connects to beer guts but, then, your mind works in unique ways. Maybe you had a fat uncle who wore elaborate opera clothes when you were a kid...
ReplyDeleteoh i love your dress!!!! i do love the new velvet dresses in stores but i have seen some thrift ones which were just hilarious :)your pictures look super beautiful to!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool dress. No beer gut from here!
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on this. Reminds me of musty old attics and playing dress up in hand-me downs. Don't ask! But like your dress the updated version of velvet looks good . Very good. Re:the weather, Spring began on the 1st of Sep. and Summer begins on the 1st of Dec. for us. But the weather gods don't know that!
ReplyDeleteI have the same dress...Ive worn it ONCE....I may have to haul the sucker out from the back of the closet after seeing your outfit post....you styled it awesome!! Now go do some homework!! hahahaha...love you!
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I'm not a fan of velvet, either! Especially crushed velvet. Something about the texture makes my skin crawl. And yet, I find this romantic and wintery and slightly gothicy!
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ReplyDeleteI think the words "sleigh ride" should have been the clue. Also "sugar cookie" since sugar cookies are not tea leaves.
ReplyDeleteI agree, velvet can be tough, when you cross that line into 1997...its never a good place. Especially crushed velvet. very, very hard to wear.
I think you did pretty good, considering the odds stacked against you.
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cool!
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Jay
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You know, that tea does sound good, but I know better now! Lovely colors in your outfit, and I do like velvet, but maybe I just never had a beer gut experience with it yet...
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I'm having a giveaway...
Love this dress. Colours are amazing :) xxxx
ReplyDeleteI like it on you! It's a really nice colour even if it is *whispers next part* velvet. I'm kinda 50/50 there. I like that it's smooth when you stroke it one way, but then try the other way and it's as rough and nasty as... blergh. I do have a LBD in velvet for the festive period. I'll cope (as long as I don't stroke it the "wrong" way... ha!) x x
ReplyDeletehahahahaha I get the 1997 part, but the beer guts?!
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I love how velvet looks, but I guess I don't really wear it myself. Is it warm at all? If so, I might consider it for when the weather turns super shittastic here...
ReplyDeleteRegardless of your dislike for velvet, that dress looks great on you! (Which is true of, like, everything you wear. Jealous.)
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I love it! It looks so soft and luxurious! You styled it perfectly!
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oh i am the coplete opposite
ReplyDeletei adore velvet, heck in collge my roommates name was velvet.
you gotta explain why velver reminds you of guts.
hope you got caught up on your homework!
brett
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I too thought velvet would also look dated, but then I saw a few cute outfit posts like this one and thought otherwise, leading me to buy a velvet dress over the weekend! Let's hope I look as cute in mine as you do in yours =)
ReplyDeleteHahaha oh, Ashley. I adore reading your posts. I am so glad you wore the velvet dress, it's really quite gorgeous! I used to not be into velvet but lately I am loving it. Unfortunately the only velvet dress I have hanging unworn in my closet is from when I was about two years old. I don't have the luxury of suddenly wearing it like you. Oh, and I like your fishnets too! Super hot. ;) I am so glad you had a good weekend!
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Emily
I don't have the fondest memories of Velvet either... my gymnastics leotard was velvet... and I was not very good at gymnastics. This is a pretty dress though. I'm glad you've got rid of the memories!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a normal weekend! They rule. Although, I don't know many people that bake bread on their weekends. I wish we did1 Hope you're having a lovely week xxx
I feel exactly like that about tulle!! Only...it's fish guts here... And I could totally buy a dress of something that reminds me of fish guts. Oh, and interesting detail - I was examined from a psychiatrist today (It was necessary for my new job). Absolutely normal person here!
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