Sunday 15 January 2012

Five take: 60's and being brave

So, this one is a bit of a challenge. Five take is where Nicole, Rebecca, Claire ,Becky and I all take a theme or item of clothing and wear it in our own way. This week the theme was 60's. After a quick google and a small panic I worked out that one of my tunics might just work.

The 60's were more diverse fashion-wise than I had previously thought, but it many ways it was the Decade of the Legs. I have spent the last 37 years of my life not wearing anything that shows off my pins so perhaps it was good that I grew up in the Decade(s) of Jeans!

Here is my version of the look using commonly found household items, namely shoes I bought a while ago from a thrift shop, a Primark tunic (bought thinking it was going to be a dress but as you will see from the length it has been worn solely with skinny jeans), necklace from New Zealand and tights from Cette Dublin (the only ones I have found that fit!).

It's nice dressing up in something I wouldn't usually wear, but I must admit I wouldn't go out in this (as my husband said - if it bent over you could see my knickers!!!). So, I am being brave, but not that brave!






And yes, this is me wearing something else from Primark! What a cheapskate I am! But this top/dress/tunic was £10, and comparable ones from plus-size stores are three times the price. It's a size 20 (I'm not).

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  1. Swit swoo, sexy pins Mrs!!! Looking gooood!! I love a good primark find!! X x

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    1. Thanks! I love a good bit of primari, but as the sizes only got up to a 20 you have to be a canny shopper! If in doubt try it on :)

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  2. Looks like we both noticed the legs of the 60s! Great look. I especially love the second pic!

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    1. cheers! We did go for the same look a bit, although loved the stripes on your dress!

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  3. Love the look, it's amazing :)

    Sherry

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  4. Very cool! I really love the second picture - very 60s! I really need to have a butchers in Primark - if I can face the crowds... urghh!

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    1. I'm trying to have fun when doing the pictures, bit weird for someone who hated having their picture taken for so long!
      Primark in Cambridge is never that busy, very civilised. I have braved the Oxford St one but can never find anything!!!

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  5. I agree that second picture is sooo 60s, and you look fab....great legs, lady!

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  6. You look amazing! Definitely looks 60s. I love the floaty sleeves, monochrome look and your expression in both photos.

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