January 28, 2011

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What to Wear: Downton Inspired

Those lovely Edwardian costumes in Downton Abbey have me so ready for spring. It’s fun to translate the period’s fashion to today with silks, beads, lovely colors, a little lace, a lot of feminine elegance. I could see wearing this to a shower, afternoon opera or a fancy lunch.

Slip – Start strong with a white satin slip trimmed with lace and black bows from Darjeeling in France.

Shirt – Smokey gray silk with beading detail on the cowl neckline.

Skirt – A slate blue pencil skirt.

Necklace – A $10,000 Edwardian aquamarine and diamond laviliere necklace.

Ring – And a $1,000 Edwardian aquamarine ring to match.

Fascinator – Feather and ribbon in a gray hairpiece on Etsy.

Clutch – In dark silver for $35.

Shoes – These lovely vintage-styled t-strap gray shoes are from Target for only $32

Tea at The Palace, anyone?

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Bronwyn January 28, 2011 at 8:55 pm

Oh, this is so lovely! I adore the muted palette… one of my favourites!

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Renee January 28, 2011 at 9:53 pm

I have the gray shoes from Target and I love them! Thanks for your great site — your What to Wear posts are my faves!
Caroline January 29, 2011 at 3:04 am

lovely dahling 🙂 I'm very much enjoying the series too..as you said..especially the period details.
Anne February 19, 2011 at 6:10 pm

I adore the combination of blue and grey– very sophisticated. And the vintage-inspired touches are lovely!