Rocking 60's fashion in my 60's




What a glorious day we had here on Tresco yesterday! Hurrah for the signs of spring too. These daffodils have been greeting me as I cycle to and from Appletree Bay for my daily swims and what a wonderfully joyful sight they are.




It's cause for celebration for me today as it's exactly 12 months since I bought my last item of clothing. My year of not buying clothes or shoes, bags or accessories, be they new or pre-loved, is over! Ta-dah! I know that for many of you this may be pretty much a reflection of the current restrictions and how you're responding too, but last summer when lock-down finished and the shops were back trading I felt a terrific draw to have a retail splurge. But hey, I didn't and to my doubting sister-in-law I hope she is duly proud of my restraint.




I had a good old rummage to find something to party in and came up with this homage to the 60's. The vintage psychedelic top is not dis-similar to one I had at the end of the 60's. It's a charity shop find, but goodness knows when or where I bought it. Oh to be organised and keep a record of these things!




The orange satin disco pants are from the Conscious Collection by H&M from ages ago. And the groovy white boots are from New Look and were a ridiculous £5 in their sale a couple of years past.




The Lulu Guiness Union Jack purse was an amazing thrift shop purchase one time I was shopping in Harrogate. I love the fact that it opens up and converts to a shopper. That said, I daren't use it for shopping as I cherish it too much! I have a big collection of colourful plastic rings that are great 60's jewellery. My round framed sunglasses are from River Island and the two tone metallic necklace was a boutique purchase.






I popped out during Sunday lunchtime to take these shots, convinced that it would be a quiet time to set up my tripod in the middle of the road... In the space of the first 5 minutes, I had encountered two golf buggies (3 passengers, 2 dogs), 4 joggers, a young couple having a romantic stroll and the local Church Warden. So much for a peaceful session! But hey, you can't really blame them as it was such a beautiful day! We're due for another dose of wild winds and wet weather soon so it was probably a good idea to top up on our vitamin D while we could. 


Hope you have a lovely week!


Anna x

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  1. What an awesome outfit, Anna! I love the vintage tunic, and love the satin trousers - I had a jacket from the Eco collection at one point. Well done on a whole year of not shopping! I have shopped a LOT less this year, but it's been steady.

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    1. It's been a joy to visit you and see your shopping sprees Sheila. Not quite the same as shopping for myself but so often we have similar tastes that I can feel your pleasure and delight in these finds x

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  2. Wow, well done Anna! I'm loving your 60s inspired outfit, and both your outfit and those daffodils are a sight for sore eyes! xxx

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    1. Thanks so much Ann. The daffodils are wonderful to come across in these little pockets x

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  3. I remember years ago when short skirts came swirling back in and I wondered if I was supposed to wear them, I read an article that said basically, "if you wore a style the first time around, don't wear it this time." That has been a handy piece of advice for me as styles come roaring back. However, this psychedelic top is quite likely an antique, not a re-styling, and with the satin disco pants, wooooo. You go. I'm a big fan of colorful clothes, and yet I seem to lack your nerve in appearing in public.

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    1. Oh my goodness, I've read a similar piece of advice too Kate. But heck, I'm not really one for doing as I'm told - well not when it comes to dressing! It makes no difference if someone approves or disapproves of my outfits as I'm way too old for that kind of pandering. If I love it, I'll wear it!

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  4. I love this outfit Anna; fantastic colours that suit your colouring. X

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    1. Sunday was such a bright cheery day that I thought it deserved something equally joyful x

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  5. You look fantastic in this outfit! Love the colors on you!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  6. Hi Anna, I adore this sixties outfit over sixty. The psychedelic pattern of the shirt is so good. My view is, that the pattern and colours we see in our childhood and teeny time, is lifelong a trigger for us. Your rings with this colours and flowers, I absolute love it. And yes, as Kate above said, attention to wear it again... but it brings so much fun and apart from mini skirts, hot pants and belly free tops, I will wear what I want. When not today, when then?? No one cares what a 60+ woman is wearing, yeah, we are invisible ;-)
    Hugs from Cologne, Susa

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    1. We are indeed invisible Susa once we reach our 60's and therefore are free from the opinions of others, hurrah!
      I'm not sure I'll be revisiting hot pants, mini skirts or midriff tops either, but won't be judging others if they do.
      These patterns may well be triggers from our formative years and certainly do bring waves of nostalgia for me x

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  7. Looking fab in these magnificent outfit, I love all the orange colour, the 60's vibe and your matchy accessories. And love your fab attitude!
    besos

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    1. Thanks for your lovely show of support for this 60's outfit Monica x

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  8. Looking fab in these magnificent outfit, I love all the orange colour, the 60's vibe and your matchy accessories. And love your fab attitude!
    besos

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  9. Another winning look Anna, love these boots. xx Jacqui x

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    1. Cheers sweetie. I could see you wearing these boots quite easily x

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