I mentioned a little bit ago that the Cat and I have been watching a lot of French inspired films lately, including
An American in Paris. One of the outfits that Leslie Caron sported in the film is now on my short list of outfits I need to recreate. (Another is a vintage Barbie outfit, yes, it's true- don't mock me. I have found the skirt for said outfit, but still need to find the perfect top.)
Anyway.
So in the movie, Caron's character wears a fantastic outfit in the form of a cardigan (in my favorite green shade, no less), pencil skirt, heels, and polka dot collar/scarf thing.
Ahhh, I love it. I have a pencil skirt that will work (I have both black and navy; I'm thinking she's wearing navy, but maybe it's black?), I have a green cardigan, but the buttons and neck line is off. I do have a pullover in the right color, though, which should work. What I need is the polka dots. Who doesn't love a good polka dot, right?!
So now I am on the lookout for polka dotted neck wear. And would you like to know a very unfashiony secret? I am even considering -gasp- one of those really lame dickies. For shame, for shame, please don't stop reading the blog because of that! If it weren't for the anonymity of the internet, I don't think I would even consider that option. I can't actually imagine carrying one of those up to a register. This isn't a tiny town, but it's small enough that I would be afraid of being seen purchasing such a poorly named piece of clothing.
I'll keep you posted.
