Fashion + Beauty
Monday, December 7, 2009
The one grunge style I can get behind: Dark floral dresses
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I know I've talked about
this a lot here, but bear with me: I still want a
vintage floral dress. Only this time I want one that's fitted,
darker, and more—
I absolutely cannot believe
I'm about to say this—grunge. Pieces like
this,
this, and
this, where the dense prints are almost an
afterthought, and the emphasis is on the contrast of sweet flowers
in an otherwise dark outfit. I know exactly what I'd wear with
these dresses, because honestly, I've done it once
before—an
oversize grandpa cardigan, super-black tights, darkish lips,
straight hair and ... some kind of heels. Because the only
thing I refuse to go back to in this grunge redux odyssey is my
once-ubiquitous Dr. Martens.
Ready to reprise another grunge favorite? Here are some way to give
a new, modern spin to the classic red-plaid
button-down.
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Posted by badgerdog Tue Sep 2, 2008 12:44pm PDT
Lol, well we knew grunge style would start creeping back one day, like everything else! Too bad a few years ago I finally got rid of most of my old grunge wear (which I'd held on to for so long for sentimental reasons!) The only piece I have left is the plaid flannel I was wearing when I met my future husband! Of course, that shirt I will never get rid of. Hmmmm, maybe it's time to raise it from the dead? Or, maybe not. Frankly, I feel a bit too old now (oh, wait, let's say too mature now, not old!) to reanimate my grunge frankenstein. Well, maybe if I pair the flannel with my Lollapalooza 1992 tee, and go for a real retro trip, lol.
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Posted by Diamondback Tue Sep 2, 2008 12:54pm PDT
I dont like the print and I do like dramatic prints. But this too granny dress like back in the 90s. All that s missing is the little doily collar:P
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Posted by LydiaMarie Tue Sep 2, 2008 4:43pm PDT
Yeah, I hate to say it but that dress looks way more grandma than grunge.
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Posted by PaulaC Mon Oct 13, 2008 4:07pm PDT
i think the dress looks cute.
its simple and looks like its made from a soft comfortable material.
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