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An awesome Star Wars meets 1940s vintage outfit!

Today is my 24th birthday, and to celebrate, George Lucas has kindly put out another Star Wars movie for me.  (Haha!)  I'm going to see the movie tonight!


It is a lesser known fact that I was a HUGE Star Wars buff as a kid.  I was Princess Leia for a good three Halloweens in a row, complete with a bun wig and a lightsaber... because obviously there needed to be some girl carrying one, even if there wasn't in the original three movies!



An awesome Star Wars meets 1940s vintage outfit!

An awesome Star Wars meets 1940s vintage outfit!

I'm big on themed outfits, so today is a great chance to bring out not only my Star Wars t-shirt, but also a 1940s suit set I've had for a while but never worn.  When I got it, the waist was quite tight on me and the suspenders were strangely short while the jacket fit perfectly.  (I think it had been cut down to fit a younger girl at some point.)  Well, probably due to the exercise I've been doing lately, the waist fits much better and I lengthened the suspenders on the skirt to fit by adding some coordinating fabric in the back.  

I LOVE this ensemble.  Suspendered skirts are always a win in my book, and I like how this skirt is slim but doesn't have the undergarment-fussiness of a fitted pencil skirt.  The sequin detailing and the perfectly 40s silhouette sealed the deal for me!  I paired black with red accessories because it's one of my favorite color combos.  


An awesome Star Wars meets 1940s vintage outfit!


These red shoes are a recent purchase, and they're my FAVORITE SHOES I'VE EVER BOUGHT.  They're platforms, they're red, they're 40s, they're my size.  Check, check, check, check!  I splurged on them and paid a bit more than I normally would, but considering I'll be buried in them, I think it's a good use of the money.


An awesome Star Wars meets 1940s vintage outfit!


An awesome Star Wars meets 1940s vintage outfit!

Then, to top it all off, Jacob gave me these earrings this morning before I left for work.  They're a karat of diamonds and some other mysterious black gemstone that we haven't figured out yet.  I have been wanting to add more studs to my jewelry box since my ears are double pierced--and more is more, in my opinion--so you'll probably be seeing these beauties often!



An awesome Star Wars meets 1940s vintage outfit!

Outfit details
jacket and skirt suit: OLL
T-shirt: Target
shoes: OLL
hat: handmade by a friend
earrings: gift from my lovely husband! 

11 comments

  1. Your outfit is so cute! I love how well the Star Wars t-shirt works with the rest of the vintage outfit. Happy birthday! Hope you enjoyed the movie.

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  2. Oh what a wonderful fun outfit you have there! And I am thrilled that you used the phrase "I will be buried in them..." I use that all the time! As of right now, I will need a mausoleum! Job very well done on your Star Wars/Birthday outfit!
    Blessings!
    Gina

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  3. Ha! I have more then one pair of shoes, and a few other things, I want to be buried in!! (I might have a problem ...) I'm with Gina, I'll need a mausoleum too! Love this whole outfit! Eeek suspender skirt, so much to love. :) You look great!
    Cori and I are planning to see Star Wars tonight. I grew up watching the original three so I'm really excited to see this one!
    -Emily

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    1. And I almost forgot! Wishing you a very happy birthday!! :)

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  4. What a positively delightful outfit. The perfect combination of "geek" (in the best sense of the word), and fabulous vintage in my opinion. :)

    Hope you had a splendid Birthday, and that you will be blessed by wonderful years to come!

    Brigid
    the Middle Sister and Singer

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  5. Happy birthday, fellow December baby! (Mine is the 22nd). That's an adorable outfit, and those earrings are beautiful! My ears are quadruple pierced, so I've got a couple of stud "wardrobes" I switch between depending on which pair of earrings I'm wearing at the bottom. :)

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    1. Ooo, that is totally awesome! Quadruple pierced would mean SO many more earrings to wear! :D

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  6. Seriously cool outfit. I love the bold pairing of a 1940s suit and contemporary Star Wars tee. You have such a flare for creative dressing, sweet gal!

    Happiest birthday wishes - may your year ahead sparkle and shine with all the good things in life!

    ♥ Jessica

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  7. Always happy to see a fellow vintage lover letting her geek flag fly! Your outfit is darling and that jacket is spectacular!!!

    And Happy Birthday!!!

    xoxo
    -Janey

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  8. I LOVE those shoes, they are perfect! 1940s platforms make my heart go pitter-patter. I just saw the star wars movie with my boyfriend and we loved it. I've always been a huge star wars fan myself so it was so exciting, how lucky for you to have it on your birthday, what an awesome present! A happy belated birthday to you! :)

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  9. Happy belated birthday! I've got to say, I love how you are all vintage 1940's glam on the "outside" and perfectly fun fangirling on the "inside" ~ it's a great way to combine your two loves and you pull it off fabulously!! ❤

    xox,
    bonita of Lavender & Twill

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