Blue Plate dress, Ross
Andrade silk tie, thrifted
Awkward pose #1017, c/o me
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 ...
Doubled-up stripes and a pin? :) Beautiful.
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Belted under a blazer - got to try this sometime!
Such a pretty, restrained use of color on a slouchily casual outfit.
it's a great way to reuse an old belt, I already added the images to my pinterest! The dress looks pretty on you and a nice silk tie definitely adds an elegant touch.
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I love your dress :) The print is beautiful and that sash gives it that extra oomph :0)
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Thank you, Mongs. :) I think silk ties will be easy to thrift and the colors and patterns are fun. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kat! I've always thought this dress was nice, but missing something. Amazing what a belt/sash can do. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Erin. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the tie as a belt! How creative and cute. Will definitely be trying :)
ReplyDeletewhat a fab idea..I'm thinking I may need to incorporate into my outfit today.....
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Thanks, Ashley! Would love to see how you wear it. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Megan! With your thrifting skills, I'm sure you'll find some wonderful ties to experiment with. :)
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