Nothing like meeting up with a friend you haven’t seen in ages and discovering your bond is still strong. For me, the experience also applies to long lost shoes: I found these super platforms hiding in the back of a closet I was cleaning out at my parent’s house and it was like we had never separated. Brown leather gladiator straps? Major height? Yes and yes. I first wore these bad boys as an 8th grader (seriously, how did I manage to walk in them while also balancing all that clumsy puberty?) but they totally play now with the 70s being back in full fashion force.
I treated a suiting vest as a sleeveless top and paired it with distressed skinny jeans for something cool + casual. Leather accents came next: brown hip belt, wrap watch, and those killer sandals. Not a bad outfit, complete with shoes sourced from the 90s.
I couldn’t find the exact vest for you to shop (blasted Victoria’s Secret and their decision to stop selling clothing, argh), but would suggest a cheaper option: hit the men + boy’s suit section. Depending on your size, you could easily swing a boys L-XXL or a men’s S-M vest to recreate this.
Dang! How could those shoes have been forgotten? They are awesome! Also, I have a couple vests like that hanging lonely in my closet. Why am I not wearing them like this?! It looks fantastic!
Love that you found these in the back of a wardrobe! Amazing how things come back in fashion isn’t it? Looking fab, thanks for linking with #allaboutyou
Your vest-as-top is so cute! And I can’t believe your shoes are from 8th grade, but I suppose everything does come around again, and you probably look even better in them now. Chic on the Cheap
Love how you style that vest. The platforms look super nice too with this look, which reminds me I need to get a pair for this season! Have a great day beautiful!
Wait….they stopped selling clothes???!! NO!!!! I was obsessed with their BF jeans! On a different note, love how you wore the vest as a shirt & LOVED that you found those awesome shoes in the back of your closet!
What? A vest as a top. Girl you never cease to surprise me. You are killing it in those shoes. Sadly I would probably kill myself trying to walk in them. (;
These shoes are seriously amazing, I’m so jealous, my style in 8th grade could not have been dorkier if I tried. I do like to wear an old Hanson shirt from 4th grade once in a while. Gotta love the 90’s!
You are rockin’ those heels! Isn’t it fun to find something lost – and it is still in style – win/win! Love the vest – I need to find my vest – it is somewhere hidden in the back of my closet – ha!
Wow. You are just amazing.
You look like you belong in the 70s!!! Such a great look girl and I love the vest! xo, Biana –BlovedBoston
Dang! How could those shoes have been forgotten? They are awesome! Also, I have a couple vests like that hanging lonely in my closet. Why am I not wearing them like this?! It looks fantastic!
omg love your outfit darling!!
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dang girl look at you! love the look!
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You seriously look amazing in everything girl! Love those jeans and those platforms are amazing!
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Love this men’s wear inspired vest on you, and those platform shoes are to die for!
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I love how you’re wearing the vest…. so sexy!!!!
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You look wonderful, I love it.
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Those shoes are seriously perfect for this outfit (and I adore the vest). Love it!
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Oh hay pretty shoes! Cute look!
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That’s beautiful! Loving those jeans and sandals! 🙂
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I’m obsessing about these jeans! So so cute!
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Love the style! I wouldn’t be able to walk in those heels though, even though they are gorgeous!
I am absolutely loving the vest as a top! I don’t think I could pull it off quite like you, but it’s so fierce!
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The jeans, the vest, the shoes…LOVING IT ALL!! You look fierce!
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Love that you found these in the back of a wardrobe! Amazing how things come back in fashion isn’t it? Looking fab, thanks for linking with #allaboutyou
Now those shoes are a gem! They look fabulous on you.
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This is one of my favorite looks that you have done so far. I love the shoes!
How amazing are these shoes?! I love shopping my closet for old staples! And the vest is too cute — such a great idea! Have a wonderful Tuesday!
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Your vest-as-top is so cute! And I can’t believe your shoes are from 8th grade, but I suppose everything does come around again, and you probably look even better in them now.
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I love vests as tops! Great look!
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Looking as gorgeous as ever! Love this whole look!
Look wonderfull, and very tall, 😀 Love your sandals
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Love your look, the jeans are so sexy and the platforms are super cool ! Kisses
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I love the vest as a tank top! How original and super chic.
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OMG can I borrow those platforms?????
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Those heels look great! I love finding something forgotten – it feels new but you didn’t spend anything haha 🙂
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Those heels look great! I love finding something forgotten – it feels new but you didn’t spend anything haha 🙂
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Love how you style that vest. The platforms look super nice too with this look, which reminds me I need to get a pair for this season! Have a great day beautiful!
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Those shoes are fantastic! Are they comfy to walk in?
They aren’t bad at all- the real issue is they’re SO tall, you have to slow down because it’s OVER if you miss a step + lose your balance. 🙂
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Those are your 8TH GRADE shoes?! How is that even possible?! Hahaha, I love them! Also, the vest as top is such a great idea!
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you look fab as always! love that necklace!
xo Southern Style
Wait….they stopped selling clothes???!! NO!!!! I was obsessed with their BF jeans! On a different note, love how you wore the vest as a shirt & LOVED that you found those awesome shoes in the back of your closet!
Yessss, wahhhh. 🙁 They’ve paired it back to bras + undies, workout gear, lounge wear, and a small selection of shoes. BOO.
I can’t even tell you how much I like these 70s inspired heels… and the necklace… and the waistcoat… stunning outfit, darling!
What a fun way to style these heels Ashley and glad you found them.
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I love rediscovering old clothes or shoes like this, I recently did this too with a pair of suede shorts! Great for the 70’s revival 🙂 xx
What? A vest as a top. Girl you never cease to surprise me. You are killing it in those shoes. Sadly I would probably kill myself trying to walk in them. (;
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I am so impressed that you were able to walk in these in 8th grade. I’m not even so sure I could do that as an adult 🙂
Hellooo hottie! I love that vest as a top. It adds a bit of understated flirtyness!
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This outfit is so COOL! I love the vest you’re wearing, and those heels are perfect. I applaud your 8th grade self for wearing those. They are high!
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I loooove those shoes! You are rocking them now too! I really like the vest and distressed denim as well!
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These shoes are seriously amazing, I’m so jealous, my style in 8th grade could not have been dorkier if I tried. I do like to wear an old Hanson shirt from 4th grade once in a while. Gotta love the 90’s!
What a great look sweetie, beautiful as always!
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I fell in love with your gorgeous sandals!
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Love this!
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Ohh-la-la! Sexy shoes, girl!!
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You are rockin’ those heels! Isn’t it fun to find something lost – and it is still in style – win/win! Love the vest – I need to find my vest – it is somewhere hidden in the back of my closet – ha!
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