It sounds counter intuitive, but on my trip to NYC, I swore I would not shop. Well, shop excessively. It turned out, I did go shopping with my friend Drea, but it was because *she* needed a new dress for a wedding she is attending next month. I was just along to *help.* She brought me to Beacon’s Closet in Williamsburg, the hugest buy/sell/trade shop I’ve ever been to. I swear, it had so many wonderful treasures, I piled up on good finds…as when I go to these buy/sell/trade places, I tend to be a lot more selective by choosing only designer or real vintage items. Really, it’s not worth it to buy used Forever21…even though I have done it.
In the pile of goodies, I got an Opening Ceremony chambray dress, a few more pieces, I’ll show you soon, I love them all. This kaftan dress by Nieves Lavi, was a total dark horse. I tend to stay away from these kinds of silhouettes in fear that they ‘don’t flatter my figure’ but it was hard not to fall in love with the rich colors the beautiful print and the comfort of the fabric. It’s a dress that feels like summer.
Wearing: Kaftan dress: Nieves Lavi • Shoes: Aldo • Sunglasses: Target • Bracelet: H&M • Necklace: Nordstroms
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I adore caftans. And this one looks amazing on you. Searching for one myself.
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This looks so great on you! What a beautiful cut!
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Great print! Love those shoes too!
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Definitely a flattering and beautiful cut! I tend to shy away from prints too– glad you didn’t with this one, as it’s STUNNING on you…. and all the colors…so many great opportunities for mixing and matching.
Definitely a flattering and beautiful cut! I tend to shy away from prints too– glad you didn’t with this one, as it’s STUNNING on you…. and all the colors…so many great opportunities for mixing and matching.
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Very bohemian chic…
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You KNOW how much I love this one!! Cannot wait to see the pics of the pink BJ dress <3
I am 110% in LOVE with that kaftan. I’ve been saying I want one and I think I could be a kaftan girl and you’ve totally got me on a quest to find one now. Love everything about it!
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Love the glasses!
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This is a great look for you–very flattering!
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I LOVE IT!!! This is totally something I would love to wear.
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Wow Jennine! This kaftan dress is a real find. I love the pattern, the colour, the silhouette–everything about it just works on you.
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You know I love this dress!
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omg, you look amazing, that blue is beautiful and I can’t get enough. let’s not even TALK about how amazing those shoes are!
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Your kaftan is fab! I adore Beacon’s Closet and try to make a trip out there whenever I’m in NY and have time : )
I’m so glad you went for it! It’s beautiful. The chambray dress is awesome, too.
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Hi from Glasgow! What a fabulous print. The last time I was in NYC we stayed in Brooklyn, just down from Williamsburg. It was great around there – shopping, eating and drinking – such a wonderful area. xx
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It looks like summer, too. So bright and pretty. =D
ooo perfection!
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This caftan is absolutely gorgeous! the print is amazing and it is actually VERY flattering. Great find!
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Love kaftans. Next to Peg Bundy, Mrs. Roper is also a fashion inspiration of mine. Seriously.
You look beautiful. Great find!
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Such a gorgeous summery dress! And i am desperately in love with your amazing shoes.
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What a gorgeous print! And you’re right: That dress just screams “summer.”
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Very chic, I love it (*….*)
Great find! I love that you advocate vintage shopping over F21. You’re so right when you say it’s not worth it.
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I am glad you took it the dress is amazing. it is as if it was made for you. the colors, the prints everything is perfect!!
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Goorgeous dress. I LOVE Beacon’s Closet. It’s the one used shop where I always find something good.
That is a great find. Great summer dress. I am heading to New York in a week and I have been researching best vintage stores I should absolutely visit during my stay and this one seems like a place I should keep on my list.
Any other suggestions? I might not have time to head to Brooklyn.
The colors and print are yummy! And you do look magnificent!
If you’re worried about the silhouette still, remember the magic of tailoring. Dry cleaners usually charge a very low fee for alterations – But you know this already – I’m just on an alteration kick because I’m broke. Well’ also, you could as a sewing savvy friend to do it for you in exchange for some cupcakes or whatever strikes her fancy…
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I’m loving the bracelet! And your new avatar!
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There’s nothing un-flattering about this silhouette! It’s comfortable, and yet fitted in the right places. I love the rich color, and the paisley-ish floral.
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Nice dress! love the shoes… Are they a recent buy at Aldo? I might have to get those if they are still available..
I love your Caftan I must go to Beacons closet when I go to NYC but in the interm I will thrift and design and make as many caftan-y garments possible.
It looks great on you!
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that dress is so amazing. Everything about it is perfect!
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OMG i love the whole outfit but wow that kimono like dress is simply divine. xx
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Wow, I love this dress! It looks great on you. Can’t wait to see your other finds.
And Beacon’s Closet – THE BEST. I have to physcially restrain myself from spending hours and hundreds there after payday.
Have a good one –K
It does look like kimono. I love the appeal of an Asian look with and modern western flavor at the same time. And the matching shoes just seals the deal.
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c’est vraiment super jolie.
Lilou
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