What I Actually Wore #0046

Serial #: 0048

Date: 28/09/2010

Weather: a sunny morning, forecast 15°

Time Allowed: 8 minutes

It’s a cool but sunny morning and I am dressing for work at the Hume City Council in the marketing department. The outfit started with a tea rose pink top, which is new (ergo, it must be worn immediately). It’s silk, by Cue, and I found it in a charity store; it looked barely worn. It has a great 40s feel with that sailor-esque collar and bow-tie. There are so many lovely details: pleats, puff sleeves, buttons that serve no purpose …

The skirt is a very old favourite. I have always liked it for its asymmetrical cut and sculptural effect. The zip is cool too: black material with silver teeth. I like suiting fabrics when they make up totally unconventional garments. 

I like to wear clashing colours sometimes – just to flout accepted fashion rules – so the fire-engine red hat came out to play. It proved a particular favourite with my temporary work colleagues: I was given so many compliments when I arrived in the morning. One woman insisted hats did not suit her, but I maintain one simply has to find the right hat shape for your face. The lace-up three quarter boots seemed just right with this vintage-inspired outfit.

Items:

Top: Cue
Skirt: Ammo
Hat: Milano

Shoes: Joanne Mercer
Earrings: Baku
Ring: NGV giftshop
Watch: Kenneth Cole