Royal Monk

Sartorial Saturday–Ski Season

It’s been quite a while since I added a Christmas print to my wardrobe, but when I saw this adorable “Ski Snow Season” dress at Unique Vintage, I thought maybe it was time to add another. And when they sent me a coupon for half off, I knew it was meant to be!

It’s a beautiful shirt-style dress with a fantastically full skirt, perfect for twirling!

I accessorized with three Erstwilder brooches, two of them mine, one Chickadee’s, and one worn as a necklace using the brooch converter. I also added a stack of Splendette Duchess bangles and light grey gloves.

The dress has vintage wooden buttons down the front, which is a great detail:

It’s such a lovely shade of blue!

Between the color and the print, the dress doesn’t exclusively scream “Christmas,” so I think I’ll be able to wear it throughout the winter.

I paired it with a pink Yemak cropped cardigan, but there are so many pretty colors in the dress’s print, I’m looking forward to pairing it with other shades, too!

The dress is very easy to wear…it’s already had two outings!

Only 10 days until Christmas Eve!

Sartorial Saturday–Christmas Town

Every year, I think to myself, “I don’t need any more Christmas print skirts.” And every year, I come across another amazing Christmas print skirt to add to my wardrobe. Only this year, it wasn’t just a skirt, it was a skirt with a matching cardigan! The lovely wintry print on the skirt may be called “Christmas Town,” but I can see myself wearing it all winter, especially since the background of the skirt is a fairly neutral navy. And the embroidery on the cardigan isn’t specifically Christmas-y, either, although the red color certainly makes you think Christmas!

I accessorized with a basset hound brooch from Erstwilder, which fits right in with the embroidery on the cardigan, a bow belt which makes me think of Christmas presents, and a green doctor’s bag-style handbag from Collectif, plus a fun Christmas lights scarf (that looks more pink in pictures than it does in person).

This outfit, including the green and white striped top, is from Unique Vintage, although it’s not their store brand. The label says Royal Monk, and I think that’s somehow related to Banned Retro, which is a brand that has had Christmas prints in the past that I’ve regretted not adding to my wardrobe.

I love this festive look!

Have you added any new festive fashion to your wardrobe?