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It’s been a crazy week for the kids at FIT.  The senior class presented their garments for judging today.  I’m always so impressed with what we manage to whip out in the final hour.  Best of luck to my dear friends!

In true masochistic form, instead of catching up on all the other work in my life, I decided to play dress up.  The weather in New York City can be described in one word: bipolar.  Our fair City’s mood today?  Chilly, windy, a bit of rain… really a little bit of a bitch.  My reaction?  A final huzzah for wool pants and gray sweaters of course!

I’ve had these pieces for quite some time now.  The cropped gray sweater is Sisley.  I remember purchasing it in 1999!  The belt is thrifted from somewhere in the Haight, also many years old now, and the wool trousers are Allan Waller — a great Loehmann’s find from 2005/6.  Today is an oldies but goodies kind of day.

I initially styled this look with the following accessories but axed them when I felt cluttered.  The earrings and necklace are Givenchy fashion jewelry.  Though most people under 40 hate the DTM look, I believe that sets have their place.  Case in point being my little set right here.  That and amazing women in amazing power suits.  Someday I’ll get me that bright blue Thierry Mugler skirt and jacket from Amacord Vintage to join the ranks of those women…

Tags: Allan Waller, Givenchy, Sisley, thrift.