Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Prim and Proper

     While unearthing my summer clothes last week, I stumbled across what is perhaps the oldest piece of clothing I own, and if I remember correctly, the very first piece of H&M clothing that I bought.
     I bought it in Frankfurt when my father and I went to Germany to visit family, while I was still in college, if not before. By my estimate, the shirt is at least 7 years old, if not closer to 10. And still in great condition. It's a sheer pink blouse with red polka dots, a button-up front, and with both a frill and a ribbon that you can tie in a big bow at the collar. Paired with a pale pink cardigan and a grey pencil skirt, it's a little bit Peggy Olson, but hopefully more flirty than frumpy!

Tie-front blouse and grey pencil skirt (H&M), cardigan (Japan), pearl bracelet (anemone Japan)

     I've found that most H&M stuff usually lasts a long time, even though the quality is not super amazing. Especially compared to F21, or even Zara. If I need to buy something that I plan to wear on a regular basis, such as a basic cardigan or pencil skirt for work, H&M is always my first stop!

8 comments:

  1. Beautiful blouse! I like how it takes center stage with the skirt cardigan to help it stand out. Finding older clothes almost forgotten is like going shopping for free!

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  2. Thanks, Kimmie! Yeah this outfit just seemed to work just right, with the most focus on the big bow! I do love finding oldies but goodies in my closet, as I'm sure we all do!

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  3. Whoooooooooa super adorable blouse on H&M
    I bet that H&M always give the stunning collection
    It's really suits on you, especially the color :)
    I really love it, dear.


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  4. Thanks very much, sugarpuff, and thanks for following!

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  5. Oh girl I think you look really gorgeous - I don't have much from H&M so not too sure on the quality but it always seems like it would last a while

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  6. Thanks, Jamie-Lee! Some of my H&M stuff is purely disposable, like undershirts or cheap cardis that I toss after a year or two, but some of the pieces seem to last forever!

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  7. So awesome that you found ur first H&M purchase! It still looks great! I don't think I can recall my first H&M piece, but I remember how excited I was when the store landed in the US:) -A

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  8. Thanks, A. Haha yeah I remember when it first opened in Tokyo, I was so thrilled! But it took quite a few months before the crowds died down enough to check it out!

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