Vintage stripes & Jesus sandals...

 My mum spotted this dress in a charity shop and she knew straight away that I would love it. It is homemade but has a proper label and I would guess it is a 50s day dress from the shape and fit. The dress fits me like a dream, it is almost as if it is made for me and for £6 you can't really go wrong!

Dress: vintage via charity shops, bolero: vintage (with dress), bag: ASOS, sandals: Primark, sunglasses: Accessorize
 This outfit was perfect for the sunshine we have been having, fitted but loose enough to keep me cool and the cat eye sunglasses made me feel very 50s with the swooshy skirt...


The bolero is so cute too, it nips in to define the waist and it gave me a bit of coverage on my shoulders too. Apologies for the ghostly glow, Factor 50 sunscreen left me a bit pale!


A pair of super simple Jesus sandals leather sandals which remind me of these ones from Zara but for a fraction of the price, these were only £12 from Primark and they are super comfortable. They slip off at the back, I think I will have to get a pair with an ankle strap so that they stay on my feet...

Nails: Purple Grey by Models Own
What do you wear in the summer? What bargains have you found recently?

18 comments

Anonymous said...

I love the dress, very Wizard of Oz. The sandals look pretty expensive, are the wide fitting? I have broad feet and they look pretty wide xxx

Ellie said...

That dress is gorgeous! What a find :D

Alice, Pretty Confused said...

That dress is lovely! Such a find! I'm also glad to hear I am not the only one slathering their self in factor 50 xo

VIPXO said...

LOVE the dress! XO

Anonymous said...

So jealous of this dress, is stunning!

Hayley said...

That dress really was made for you! It's gorgeous xx

Peacock's Hat said...

Ooh the dress is gorgeous! The blue is lovely on you as well.

Sherin said...

That's such a pretty summer's dress. It fits you so well!

Gillian said...

That dress looks so gorgeous on you, such a bargain too! I never seem to find such nice things in charity shops, maybe I just need to go shopping more often haha!

Gillian x
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Vintage Reflection said...

That dress is the bargain of a life time! It's such a beautiful fit and looks nice and cool in this heat wave were having!

My new job will be at Warehouse as VM manager, it's Monday to Friday, no more weekends!! Yay! Hope your jobs going well! x

Vintage Reflection said...

That dress is the bargain of a life time! It's such a beautiful fit and looks nice and cool in this heat wave were having!

My new job will be at Warehouse as VM manager, it's Monday to Friday, no more weekends!! Yay! Hope your jobs going well! x

Unknown said...

this dress suits you so good :) and i love the whole vintagy look. really lovely!
and in btw you have a really nice blog, dear. keep up the great work!

xoxo

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Unknown said...

That dress is so pretty! It is so perfect for th summer weather recently too!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous Maria! That dress really does look like it was made for you! All that's missing is a Mr Whippy, it looks like a perfect accompaniment in the lovely sunshine :) ♥ Claire @ Jazzpad

LillianZahra said...

Gorgeous dress. Love the sandals too! I'm really hoping the sandals weather lasts! x

Ella said...

I love this whole outfit! Will be keeping my eyes out for those sandals xx
Ella @ Belle Vintage

daisychain said...

love love love this outfit! xo

Nomad said...

Love that dress! :) x