Out of my comfort zone: frills and lace
This is me, facing my childhood traumas head on. Well, some of them. I’m talking about frills, of course.
When I was a little girl I was dressed in cute frilly dresses on a daily basis. I think there were very few outfits without full-on frills, ruffles or at least some sort of a lace border. My mother certainly went out of her way to prove the old cliché about new mothers wanting to dress their daughters like pretty, little dolls… And I suppose I didn’t really have a problem with that, either; as I recall, I was the ultimate girly-girl. When I wasn’t wearing my own little frilly outfits, I was playing dress up in my mother’s old petticoats and frilly negligees…
But then I turned into an angry teenager, with a preference for jeans and a studded leather jacket… And since then I’ve had a bit of an aversion towards anything frilly or lacy.
Well, there were a few experiments with the New Romantic off-the-shoulder tops in the 80’s, and the anything-goes-as-long-as-it’s-trendy fashion school phase, of course… But mostly my outfits tend to be streamlined and simple.
But then I saw this skirt…
And I just had to get it. It makes no sense. Frills and lace, the two things I usually avoid like the plague, and I just couldn’t resist…
Well, I have worn a lace pencil skirt on the blog before, so maybe this didn’t come totally out of the blue…
Anyway, the skirt is navy, not black, and I thought it would look fabulous with a linen Breton top (of course).
And where did I wear this outfit? Well, first to work (notice the rather heavy tote bag I’m carrying…), and then to dinner after work.
Outfit details:
skirt: Zara / t-shirt: Zara / shoes: Clarks / Bag: Furla /
sunglasses: Marimekko / poncho: Marja Kurki
location: restaurant Saaristo (Klippan, Helsinki)
How do you wear frills and / or lace?
Tiina
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It's just beautiful, Tiina. Love your sunglasses too! And what precious photos of you as a child, such a lovely girl! I am also not big on lace and frills, though I appreciate it on others and experiment myself from time to time as well. I am glad that you acted on your impulse! You look happy wearing this outfit!
Thanks, Natalia. I really, really like this skirt, and I'm happy I got it. Yes, I don't really like frills and lace, but I suppose there's an exception to every rule…
You look wonderful in your new skirt, Tiina! And I really enjoyed the pics of you as a wee girl. It's fun to change up our personal style every now and then! xox-Pattihttp://notdeadyetstyle.com
Thanks, Patti. I guess we could say that I'm revisiting my childhood here, in a way.
It's funny how you were dressed in frills and lace and disliked it as a child. I was prevented from wearing those clothes and hated that. Too bad we weren't switched at birth. 🙂
I didn't mind frills and lace as a child. I was quite a girly-girl, a real little princess: I loved pretty dresses and playing dress up. Maybe I got an overdose of sorts?
I know what you mean about frills , but this skirt looks wonderful on you. The striped top works so well and takes away the little girl look. Sweet photos of the little Tiina too.
I guess there's a way to wear frills for everyone, even me. And anything looks good with stripes.
I think this is the most beautiful picture of you I have seen!The one after the childhood pictures! It could be in a magazine! I think, without knowing you really, this is you! You are looking absolute beautiful!
Thank you Nancy! That's so sweet of you. Actually, I wasn't sure if I should post any of these pictures as the light wasn't so good (we took the pictures just before sunset)…
Looks really good on you, this skirt. See? Sometimes we have to reevaluate old "rules". Love the pictures of your youth.Greetje
I totally agree. This is the 'grown-up Tiina' version of frills and lace.
You look so pretty! <3Blessings,Edye | http://gracefulcoffee.wordpress.com
Thank you, that's so sweet of you to say that!
oooH! I love the lace and the layers of frill gorgeous in navy! I wear lace pencil skirts, shift dresses etc. I love the shape of those pretty red flats too and loved hearing about what you wore as a little girl! I remember polyester pants!Thanks for linking up with Turning heads tuesdayjess xxwww.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Thanks, Jess! This outfit is a bit out of my comfort zone. Well, lace and frills are out of my comfort zone, but I think I managed to make this outfit suit my own style.Oh yes, polyester pants, I remember those, too.
I love the nautical vibes of this look! Thank you so much for joining my link up, I appreciate it!! Baci, Valeria – Coco et La vie en rose NEW FASHION POST
Thank you. Yes, nautical is what I was going for. And the photos were taken on an island…
See…and I was just the opposite—I hated frills & ruffles as a kid!But now…I think they are fun!I especially love the red flats with this—very classy!jodiewww.jtouchofstyle.com
Yes, they are fun. In small doses 😉
I love these pictures of your younger days and your great skirt today!Thank you for being a part of TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you soon! Alicewww.happinessatmidlife.com
Thanks, Alice.
Beautiful pictures, I love this black skirt so much!Alnishttp://alnisfescherblog.com
Thanks! The skirt is actually navy blue. Navy is sort of 'my version' of black. It's very dark, but a bit softer and gentler on my skin than black.
Wow this is a great outfit for work and then dinner out. It is perfect for that type of day. I'd call it elegant, and casual, but dressed up.
Thanks, Susan. That's actually quite a good definition, exactly what I was going for.