30s: the dirty thirties

the dirty thirties

($324.97 without tax and shipping)

sexiness: hot
friendliness: sweetheart
intelligence: teacher's pet
comfort: heels
fance: party time
(could pass as wedding day,
but you're not the bride.)

okay, this is super expensive because i had a really hard time finding stuff that looked 30s at good, cheap stores, so it's going to cost you a lot. (324.97, without tax or shipping, to be precise.) It's a lovely outfit. The corset makes it really devilish and sexy, but you've got that weird blazer with the cute Charlotte Russe belt (which will be tied tightly. puh-lease...) to set a balance. the skirt is sort of a flight attendant-looking addition to the outfit. the whole thing is sexy but reserved. the color scheme is still sort of "black-and-white photograph," but you'll start to see some color for the 40s, i promise. i love that "charcoal/cloudy/fuzzy black and white tv" look. it's weird, for sure, but who said i wasn't weird?
oh and by the way, for makeup there's not a color that i can choose for you. go with a powdery look for your face, lots of blush that's very carefully done (temple to cheek bone with an airbrushed look that fades), and matte shadow the color of your eyes (yes, i mean your irises. you've got blue eyes? put on blue shadow. green? use green shadow) applied thinly up to the crease. make the whole thing really faded and blended.

Black Satin Corset with Contrasting Piping from Ms. Martha's Corset Shoppe ($200.00)

Notes from Ms. Martha's Corset Shoppe:

Your have seen it in leather and now you see it in silk. WOW WOW WOW Take a gander at the shape of this beauty. You can see the steel bones doing their work here. The black with white piping is usually in stock. You may go to the designers corner and design your own. Imagine the possibilities… I am thinking Black with Pink with red with cobalt blue… Imagine your wedding and doing it in white on white,,,,, You make your own statement by customizing it yourself. Design tip….buy a skirt to match the piping….. See you out there!!!!!! Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for custom orders.

Notes from sweet girl:

wow, uh, thanks for the great notes, Ms. Martha's Corset Shoppe, but... what were you smoking?? anyway, though whoever did the website is obviously whacked out, the corset is great. it's expensive, but that's how corsets are. just remember that it's about a two thirds of the outfit's cost anyway, so you won't have to spend much more.


Patent Velvet Booties in Black and Gray from Charlotte Russe ($34.99)

Notes from Charlotte Russe:

Perfect for a polished look, these Patent Velvet Booties feature a velvet and patent faux leather, three button details, almond toe, 4" covered heel with interior platform, and a metallic lightly padded insole. Faux leather upper and rubber sole.

Notes from sweet girl:

yay! a sane website designer and writer!!! okay, so these are sooo thirties. they're the star of this outfit. i love them.


Canvas Grommet Belt from Charlotte Russe ($8.99)

Notes from Charlotte Russe:

Accent your outfit with this Canvas Grommet Belt featuring canvas and matte faux leather, grommet details, and a burnished metal buckle.

Notes from sweet girl:

this would be great even if it wasn't in my thirties outfit. it's amazing with everything.
put this over the blazer, above your hips.


Cotton Twill Trapeze Blazer in New Black from Old Navy ($20.00)

Notes from Old Navy:

Style "swings" eternal with this chic trapeze blazer. A touch of stretch offers supreme comfort.

Notes from sweet girl:

okay, yes, it's from old navy. i know, it's weird. but it's thirties. and actually, it looks amazing with the belt.


Buttoned Pencil Skirt from Charlotte Russe ($22.99)
Notes from Charlotte Russe:

Go for a polished look with this Buttoned Pencil Skirt featuring button details down the front, 6 1/2" back slit, 3" waistband, and a back zipper closure. Size medium has a top-to-bottom hem length of 21 1/2". Machine washable.

Notes from sweet girl:

this is pretty cool, but only wear it in context. if you want a full explanation for that, go to my navy spark look and read my notes on the two-toned pumps.

Starburst Cloche in Black from Urban Outfitters ($38.00)

Notes from Urban Outfitters:

Felted wool cloche with an upturned brim at the front and an oversized grosgrain starburst detail at the side. Exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Imported. Spot clean.

Notes from sweet girl:

this is one of my all-time favorite hats. wear it anywhere and everywhere. it's got "street-chic" written all over it. you can wear it with boho stuff (maxi dresses, especially), slub stuff, etc., as well as pantsuits and bikini/beach style outfits to keep the sun out of your eyes and to keep yourself styling.