Spring has officially sprung. But for many of us the real turning point will be after the 29th of March when groups of six can gather again and our social lives return once more, just in time for warmer days ahead. By warmer I mean, with luck, anything over 10 degrees C. With the vaccines rolling out at a promising pace and a seemingly smooth plan for transitioning back into normality just in sight, the collective mood seems more restless than ever.
The time seems about right to give our wardrobes a classic old spring clean out and think about the changes ahead. While I was doing so I actually rediscovered a few items which, I have to admit, I had forgotten about. The trench and floral dress combo suddenly spoke to me. The outfit muses: “I’m ready for this season, but after Christmas was promised then cancelled (in the UK at least), I’m guarded with the sensible utility of a trusty trench.”
On another note, are we really ready to go from cosy quarantine gear back into actual clothes? I’m hopeful that back garden BBQs will give us some flexibility until we’re set to bedazzle all with maximalist ‘fits both outside and inside our favourite bars, pubs etc.
Price breakdown:
Dress: Make Do and Mend, a vintage pop up in Brixton I visited a few years ago. Can’t recall the exact cost but I think it was around £30.
Trench coat: I honestly can’t remember, I guess that’s the thing about rediscovering older pieces from your own wardrobe. But the label makes me think it’s vintage.
Shoes: eBay, £5.70 including postage.
Sunglasses: Vintage St Helena Hospice Colchester, £1! A memorable bargain.
Bag: eBay, £13.72 including postage.
Earrings: A Christmas gift, I’m told they were from Etsy.
Rings: A collection of hand-me-downs and one possibly from a charity shop in Colchester.
Thrifty Things 