As you can see in the pictures below, the autumn weather is finally starting to reach us here in Australia, so I’m starting the slow transition into warmer clothes.
I picked up a delightful 1980s Diane von Furstenberg black wool blazer for USD $20 on Etsy, and I love it! Etsy is a great place to look for the work of a specific designer, as well as era-specific vintage pieces. I live in blazers when the weather turns chilly, as I love their warmth and structure.
The blazer has barely-perceptible puffed sleeves and flares out slightly at the bottom:
The taupe top is from Portmans (a happy gift from my mother), the necklace is the 5ft gold Lisa Taubes chain, the Wakee jeans were purchased from a shop in the Pilbara about ten years ago, and the shoes are L.A.M.B., ordered from Ebay.
this is awesome. I’ve been looking longingly at LAMB stuff for a while now, are you narrow-footed? How do they fit?
Looking stylish! Love the sleeves on the blazer. I think small puffy sleeves add a little something extra to tops and blazer.
@Claire I love puffed sleeves too! They add some femininity to the piece
@Suzanne Oh I LOVE L.A.M.B. shoes. I have an average-width foot, but even if you have a wide foot they would probably stretch to fit because the leather is some of the best I’ve ever seen (and I used to work in a shoe store!). Be aware that they do run large though. I take a size 9, but I take an 8 1/2 in L.A.M.B shoes. Also, the heels are uber tall, even by my standards! Having said all of that, they’re still my favourite pair of shoes. I think you’d be battling to find shoes with better craftsmanship
I love this Blazer! It is so cute on you! And your heels are haute!
@Tara Thankyou!
Wow, you scored a DVF blazer for only $20?! That is such a great find! 1980s but looks timeless
@Genevieve Yes, a great find, and a great bargain! I am super happy with this one. Doesn’t look too 80s at all
I posted a blazer from FCUK just like this on my blog recently, it caught my eye as a perfect Spring coat and here is this one looking great on you! I really need to get in to Etsy don’t I…
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@StyleOnTheCouch I saw that blazer! I couldn’t believe how similar it looked to the vintage DVF! You definitely need to get into Etsy, but I must warn you, it’s a downward spiral
Looking lovely and so chic once again! Love that blazer! The puffed sleeve and fit is very becoming.
@Jeanie Thankyou! I love this blazer, and find I’m wearing it quite a bit already!
LOVE the blazer.. and what a bargain! Its so sophisticated, and the cut is just right on you!
@Kimberley Thankyou! I love Etsy