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You don't have to watch Dynasty

16 Comments 15 June 2009

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This gorgeous dress was given to me by a former co-worker who understood my love for vintage. Apparently, she wore it in her heyday in the 80’s, which seems entirely appropriate given the cut and draping. It reminds me of the amazing fashions worn on Dynasty–I feel like I should be battling it out with another shoulder pad-clad rich bitch in front of the Carrington mansion!

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Dress and bracelets, vintage; necklace and ring, Forever21; shoes, Nine West

I found this in the bag of “take to Goodwill” goodies when I started cleaning my closet (I say started because I’m still not finished. Boo.)

Hmmm…am I an Alexis or a Krystle? Can you believe I almost gave this dress away? WTH was I thinking?

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16 Comments so far

  1. Tina Lane says:

    I really need to get on board with the vintage shops. I am currently vintage-challenged. :( What a fab dress. http://www.floridagirlmidwest.blogspot.com

  2. She says:

    Girl that dress just says sexy!!!! OMG i love it!!!

  3. Alicia says:

    That is exactly why I hate giving stuff away!!!

    Love the dress. Definitely a keeper.

  4. Danielle says:

    Gorgeous dress, and you are gorgeous in it!!!

  5. Now you know I love the title! That dress looks amazing on and I’m loving the tan wedges.

  6. Tamia says:

    His Purple Badness was obviously on my mind!

  7. chauss says:

    LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  8. luvlee says:

    I am so psyched that I discovered your blog. You are beautiful, awesome and creative!!!!

  9. Tamia says:

    Aw, thanks Luvlee!

  10. tanesha says:

    i love going shopping in my give-away bags that are always sitting by the front door!

  11. Nette says:

    Hunnnny! This dress is fantabulous! You look amazing in it as well! Get it gurl! :)

  12. pennerad says:

    oh wow. absolutely amazing.

  13. 404momi says:

    absolutely lovely!

  14. kiki says:

    You are none of them;)) You are Diahann Carroll. She was just as sleek, plus she was Black:))


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  1. Style: Bold Shoulder | stylux.tv - 27. Jul, 2009

    [...] Dynasty reruns notwithstanding, I think we can safely say 80’s fashion has been in full-on revival mode since the surprisingly persistent return of the legging. Though early 90’s-era grunge has been threatening to take over for the last few seasons, the multitude of shoulder pads on the Fall runways indicated that, at least ’til next February, the 80’s are still the retro decade of the moment. [...]

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