Purple Cardigan Library Books Dress with Black Tights and Navy Mary Janes {living outside the stacks}

About the Fab Forties

The Fab Forties is a group of five style bloggers from around the globe who come together once a month to share their common love of fashion. Each month we choose a different theme and invite a guest blogger, who is also in her forties, to join us. The group’s goal is to take on a style trend and show how we each interpret and incorporate it into our lives. Six different ladies, six different styles, you’re sure to find something that inspires you.

The Theme

Decades, selected by me. Our guest co-host is Emma from Style Splash.

My Outfit

Purple Cardigan Library Books Dress with Black Tights and Navy Mary Janes {living outside the stacks}

I’ve always said that I’m a child of the seventies with an affinity for the twenties {you can see me as a flapper here}. So I decided to step out of my comfort zone and try out a new look: a 1950’s fit and flare dress with a library books print dress. And, y’all, I love this look. I felt so feminine and pretty. And the dress has POCKETS!!!! I had to resist the urge to twirl all day {although, I won’t lie, I did put my hands in my pockets and shimmy a little bit throughout the day}.

Purple Cardigan Library Books Dress with Black Tights and Navy Mary Janes {living outside the stacks}

 

Purple Cardigan Library Books Dress with Black Tights and Navy Mary Janes {living outside the stacks}

Cardigan – Target | Floral Pins – Hobby Lobby | Dress – ModCloth | Tights – Old | Mary Janes – Journee Collection

To find out more about my co-hosts’ outfits, click on the blog name above the photograph.

Featured Post

Emma Peach {Style Splash}

Emma {Style Splash}

I chose to spotlight Emma’s post her outfit looks like the perfect mash of Flapper chic with edge. You can read her post here.

My Co-Hosts

Jennie {A Pocketful of Polka Dots}

Fab 40s {A Pocketful of Polka Dots}

Cardigan – NY&Co. | Vintage Wiggle Dress – Vintage by Suzanne | Fishnet Tights – c/o Berkshire Hosiery | Brooch – Ann Taylor | Earrings – c/o Happiness Boutique | Shoes – Nine West | Sunnies – Deb & Dave

1950s.

Jennie’s wiggle dress. Y’all, doesn’t she look like she just walked off the set of Mad Men? Loooove it. This will always be the decade of sexy glam, Jennie nailed it.

Mary {Curlybyrdie Chirps}

Fab 40s {Curlybyrdie Chirps}

Jeans Steinmart |Top – Pop Sugar Kohls |Boots Kohls | Bag Target
1970s.
Mary’s outfit is so boho. I love all the fringe and the slit leg pants. Giving all the peace signs.

Sheela {Sheela Writes}

Fab 40s {Sheela Writes}

Leather Jacket – Pinko | White Blouse – Forever21 | Bustier Tulle Dress – Handmade | Boots – Bakers | Rings – House of Harlow | Belt – borrowed from boyfriend | Beer Bottle – random prop
1990s.
This is the decade where everything happened for me – first love, high school graduation, etc. Sheela looks like I felt – free and bold.

Shelbee {Shelbee on the Edge}

Fab 40s {Shelbee on the Edge}

Dress -Victoria Beckham for Target (from 2 years ago) | Coat, Black Layering Tee, and Earrings – Target | Booties – Forever 21 | Tights: really old
1960s.
Shelbee looks so mid. True story: I once danced in a cage at a concert, I wish I’d had this outfit! I love everything about it. Groovy.

Suzy {Pixie Chick in Portugal}

Fab 40s {Pixie Chick in Portugal}

Green trousers – Promod | Black floral blouse: Stradivarius | Red cardigan – H&M| Red heels – Schuh | Pink floral handbag – birthday gift from mother-in-law!
1940s.
Suzy is giving me serious Marlene Dietrich vibes. I can totally see her in one of those old black and white movies, showing the boys whose boss.

To find out more about my co-hosts’ outfits, click on the blog name above the photograph.

Now go play in your closet,

Daenel T {Living Outside the Stacks}

 

 

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