Rewearing a Wedding Dress

Is it bad luck to wear your own (non-traditional) wedding dress to another’s wedding? We decided not . . . as long as you are still in that marriage. I wore my dress as a blouse, paired with a silk Thai skirt for a Tahoe wedding.


Dress (worn as a blouse), Parker. Skirt, Thailand. Shoes, Nine West. Sunglasses, Marc Jacobs. Necklace, Banana Republic (gift). Clutch, vintage gift.


Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Colorado Cocktail

We were in the Denver area to attend Beefy’s lovely cousin’s wedding. It was a Pinterest worthy event, set in an apple orchard with the Rocky Mountains as the backdrop. With the exception of the dancing in the barn, the entire event took place on a grass surface. Flats, wedges, or boots were advised as footwear for the ladies. Of course, I went with Day of the Dead western boots.


Shirt, FY2 (thrifted). Dress, Gap. Belt, Express. Boots, Ariat. Sunglasses, Meow Meow. Earrings, My Sister’s Closet. Clutch, vintage and thrifted.

Short, Black, and Sparkly

One of these days, I’m going to get a picture of this sequin-covered dress in good light. Last time, we were foiled by the early winter sunset. This time, a storm darkened the skies. I risked my blue suede booties (and ruined my hairdo) to bring you these poorly lit photos.


Dress, Lillie Rubin (thrifted). Booties, Sigerson Morrison for Target. Earrings, Claire’s. Bag, Carlos Santana.

I guess I’ll just have to wear it again. In the blazing daylight.



Later in the evening, I realized that the straps go on the outside of the shoulder, not on top.
Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Before Eight

I finally got my chance to wear the beaded, silk dress I found at a thrift store in January. I knew then that it would be a lovely choice for Gretchen and Ray’s 1930’s styled wedding.


Dress, JMC. Shoes, Chinese Laundry. Bag, Maggi B. Bracelets, Charming Charlie (via swap), Epcot Morocco, and The Bead Factory.

Despite being swathed in silk and dripping beads, I felt a little underdressed. Many of the other guests looked like screen goddesses in their floor-length, satin gowns and retro-styled hair. Of course, no one outshone the bride. She wore a slinky, champagne gown, Jean Harlow finger waves, and a joyous expression.



Photos by Beefy Muchacho

More Than Manure

I’m afraid my first impression of Wisconsin was rather smelly. But I suppose that’s to be expected when posing next to a bunch of manure.


Dress, Isaac Mizrahi for Target. Belt, Buckle. Shoes, Steve Madden. Bag, Express. Earrings, Claire’s.

Thankfully, the wind whipped away most of the smell (along with my curls).


Pictures done, Beefy and I headed to Madison. On the way, I reviewed the photos and joked that I might title this post: “Wisconsin Smells Like Poo.”

I regretted my hasty words when we reached magestic Lake Mendota.



Wisconsin, you are totally awesome and (mostly) don’t smell bad at all.


Photos by Beefy Muchacho

You Can Wear It Again

They’ll tell you that you can “wear it again,” but who really does re-wear bridesmaid dresses? This dress, worn in my sister’s wedding was a tragic length and I intended to donate it to Cinderella’s Closet. I still may donate the dress, but first I shortened it and wore it once more.


Dress, Eliza J. Jacket, Adrianna Papell. Shoes, BCBGeneration. Necklace, Serket Jewelry.

Sometime earlier this week, when struggling to decide what to wear to the opera, I realized that shortening this dress would be very simple. It is constructed of bands of ribbon, sewn along the top of each band to a mesh underlayer. All I had to do was cut four rows of ribbon off the bottom. The new bottom band concealed my ragged cuts along the mesh.


Beefy thought that I should cut one more row away…but I think the new length is just right.




Photos by Beefy Muchacho

Holly Golightly

Dress, costume shop. Shoes, Chinese Laundry. Clutch, DKNY City. Hair ornament, Claire’s Boutique. Necklace, Newport News.

This dress actually belongs to one of the theater groups I work with. I was looking for poufy prom dresses (for MacBeth’s witches) and found this in the dress rack. As is my habit whenever I find a gem that might fit me among the costumes, I pulled it on over my clothing. One look at the rear view in the mirror, and I was sold.

I was going for a sort of Holly Golightly look with the French twist and pearls. At the wedding, I was told that I resembled the subject of a John Singer Sargent painting. What do you think?

Who do I look like?
	Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly
	Mrs George Gribble as painted by John Singer Sargent
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Abby and Tony's Wedding

Gray and white dress, Isaac Mizrahi for Target. Oversize beaded necklace, Xhilaration. Hot pink shoes, Valerie Stevens. Gray clutch, Express.



Although I’ve worn this dress once before, I actually bought it to wear to Abby and Tony’s wedding. Originally, I was going to carry a patent, yellow clutch, but I found this gray one first. I still like the idea of yellow with the gray. Next time…

Venetian Blind Bridesmaid

Rose bridesmaid dress, Eliza J. Fishy purse. Opal earrings.

Third time’s the charm – for choosing a bridesmaid dresses, that is. This is the third dress my sister asked me to order as her bridesmaid. (Actually, this is the fourth, but only the size is different from #3.) It isn’t too bad. I call this the Venetian blind dress because it is constructed of bands of ribbon sewn over a mesh. Each band is only sewn along the top edge, so if you run your hands up the dress, the blinds open and everyone can see your altogether. Good fun.

My mother chose the shoes. We all wore them, including the lovely bride. They matched the dress, but were otherwise hideous. If you really want to see them, click here.