Vintage Look- 60's Peach Pointelle top and Pleated Skirt

I originally got this 1960's set to wear for my son's recent wedding. I was looking for something nice enough for the occasion, yet also cool and comfortable for an outdoor event in June. This skirt and top set were a great price, and I love the pale color. But I just wasn't sure about it. I was worried that when I bent down to cut the cake, or pick up drinks, that the top would ride up. I figured I was better off wearing something I already had and was confident in.

I then thought that I would resell this outfit. But curiosity got the better of me. And I wore it and loved it! I am not a fan of pleated skirts, but this one is so soft and swingy, not stiff and awkward like some I have tried.

The top has very little shape, following the more boxy lines of the 60's, but the tie gives it a peplum effect that I like.

And I wore it with some of my very favorite vintage earrings. I'll show you a close up in a moment. First there's one of the top. I love the open pointelle weave of the fabric. Beautiful and cool. And aren't the little pearlescent shell-shaped buttons perfect? If you are thinking I have a very pink nose and cheeks, then you would be right. The heat index was right at a 100 degrees that day!

And here are the earrings- they are a great pair of vintage clip-ons. The petals are metal, covered with a furry velvet-like texture, with brass stamen around a central pearl. They are big, but manage to seem delicate at the same time.

You probably haven't noticed, but I haven't been keeping up with my weekly Vintage Looks. Summer is so busy, and while I love to take pictures when I am baking, I don't always think of getting pictures when I am actually dressed to go out. Of course, you may be tired of seeing outfits, and were breathing a sigh of relief ;). I'm lucky to get the time to do two posts a week right now. But that doesn't mean I'm tired of chatting with you, Dear Reader! Far from it, hearing from you makes my day all the brighter...