I have yet another vintage gem to show you today! (I hope you’re not getting bored with my preloved finds!) This vintage purple floral print dress is made from a lovely lightweight fabric and feels so nice on. The eBay listing described it as handmade, and that does show in the stitching. It could use a bit of TLC on the zip but you can’t see any defects from the outside. It was on the cool side when we took these photos so I decided to layer a thin roll neck top underneath it. Adding a solid purple helps to make the red flowers in the dress stand out.
I was a little perplexed about what shoes to wear with this dress. Anything other than a retro style would have looked incongruous, so I decided on my white square toe ankle boots. White boots go with so many outfits; I used to worry that they made my feet look bigger but a square toe seems to prevent that. Chunky platform sandals would also look great with this vintage purple floral print dress for summer…time to paint those toenails!
This dainty purple bag is another preloved find – I found it in a charity shop for £5. It’s not very practical but it adds to the vintage vibe of this outfit. I’ve made a couple of visits to charity shops since they reopened last week; I think it’s taking a while for them to restock and get back up to speed as the rails were a bit bare. Hopefully things will soon pick up.
In other news, I’m having my first Covid vaccination tomorrow! I never thought I’d be excited to have an injection! I don’t know which one it will be but I really don’t care. I’m hoping I won’t have any side effects. Fingers crossed!
SHOP THE LOOK
Dress from eBay | Warehouse roll neck top | bag from a charity shop | boots from Asos | Ottoman Hands earrings | ring from a charity shop | Ted Baker sunglasses
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Emma, this gorgeous purple and orange floral is so beautiful! I love this color and it looks striking on you. Yay! On your COVID vaccines. I just had my second one. I did react to both but only felt yucky for about a day. Totally worth it!
xx Darlene
Emma,
You wear your vintage dresses so well. The white boots were an excellent choice and your mini purse is so sweet.
Rena
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Thanks Rena!
What a pretty dress! Love your purple bag as well!
-Katie
http://www.hellokatiegirlblog.com/
Thank you Katie!
Ok. Emma I want this WHOLE entire look from the dress to the boots to the handbag!!! How gorgeous are you?!!!
Thanks so much Lucy xxx
Bored? Can’t get enough of your wonderful dresses! I agree that chunky sneakers would work perfect too. And how fantastic that you get your vaccin today!!
Thanks Nancy!
I’m passionate about purple so your vintage look is a winner for me! The white shoes are a perfect addition x
Thanks Gail xxx
I think this dress is one of my favourites so far, Emma! The colours are absolutely divine! You look fab!
Hugs
Suzy xx
Thank you Suzy!
Amazing dress, Emma! I love all the purple on you and the floral print is so fabulously vintage! The white boots are perfect with this dress and I agree that chunky platform sandals would be equally magnificent with this it. So fun!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
Thanks so much Shelbee!
I really love the print and colour!
Jennifer
Curated By Jennifer
Thanks Jennifer!
Emma
You do find the best finds on Ebay! Love purple on you, the jewel tone is especially lovely with your complexion and hair! Love the buttons and that you chose white boots, great choice!
jess xx
Have a great day!
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Thanks so much Jess!
I will never tire of your vintage finds. This dress is fantastic. And yay for getting your vaccine! It really is cause for celebration!
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
Thanks so much Michelle!
What a fab find Emma – it looks super on you xx Jacqui
So cute!! I love all of the purple, and this dress would even work great for next month’s floral thrifty theme!
Miles of smiles,
Grace
gracefulrags.com
How cute! I love the vintage feel!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
You look fab in this vintage look! Love the color and the floral print.
xoxo
Lovely
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