a dash of silk, or, why thrift a silk tie?

     I wore this last week to make a library run. What, you don't think running to the library to pick up your requested books is a special occasion? It is around here, especially when there's free time to read them ... :D

 Blue Plate dress, Ross

Andrade silk tie, thrifted 

Awkward pose #1017, c/o me

        Things I love about this dress: 1) it has wonderful memories attached to it, as I wore this for my storytelling presentation two semesters ago; 2) it's 100% cotton, which is perfect for this climate;  3) it's printed -- I love a bold print; and 4) it's comfortable.
       While unearthing my long-neglected craft project, I came across this tie. Sadly, the silk seems to be deteriorating, but I figure I can eke some use out of it as a belt. I think it would look best against a solid dress, but I don't own one of those. :\ So, I think this is a nice addition to my pattern-mixing explorations. Like a necklace, a tie worn as a belt is a nice way to add an understated dose of pattern fun to an outfit.
    Here are some other great ways to wear a tie as a belt ...

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Doubled-up stripes and a pin? :) Beautiful.

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Too bad wearing the tie-as-a-belt doesn't bestow the power to dance like Fred Astaire ...

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Belted under a blazer - got to try this sometime!

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Such a pretty, restrained use of color on a slouchily casual outfit.