A Dress to Impress

I love opportunistic finds - you know, when you just pop in somewhere for the heck of it, not really looking for something in particular, then BAM you find something so fabulous that you start stripping off your clothes before you even get to the change room to try it on? (Oh... just me?)

A week ago last Friday was such a day. I had just gotten to my streetcar stop at the end of the work day to head home for the weekend, and (typical TTC) there was a wait of 7 minutes for the next car. Now, 7 minutes may not seem like a long time. But when it's -15°C outside and the wind is howling like an overweight cat on a diet, it can feel like an eternity. So, when you've got a nice warm vintage store right behind you, calling your name, you answer. Every time.

So in I went to Mama Loves You for a wee browse and relief from the cold. I sorted through the racks and grabbed a couple of things to try on, when I saw THE DRESS. Well, I saw a few, actually... but this one in particular was just too perfect to pass up. It was the first item I tried on in the change room and I immediately knew it was meant to be. I did try on three other dresses but didn't even bother with anything else after that. I had made my choice. (Ok, to be fair, there was another one I also liked... I asked the very friendly shop owner what she thought, and she agreed with my first choice. It always helps to have a second opinion!)

So I present to you, in true 70s fashion, THE DRESS:

Flowy and sheer and light; a little something to remind me of the good weather ahead... in another 3 months. But, I love how versatile it is - paired up with boots and a black cardi or just some black oxford pumps. I adore the teal and black pattern and the little button detail on the neck. *Swoons*

The Details:
Era: 70s
Material: Polyester (like everything in the 70s...)
Label: Nancy G
Made in Canada