A Mighty Wind

dress - vintage, thrifted / belt - vintage, thrifted / boots - vintage, etsy / ring - custom (closer look here)

I took a big gamble with this dress recently. I bought it some time ago at a thrift store in Ventura (the same day I found this little belt with the carved-stone horse buckle!) and it fit pretty well for a while. It's so very old, I never wore it too much. A few years and a few pounds later it was relegated to the back of my closet, too big to wear, too costly to get altered. I finally said screw it and threw it in the washer and dryer with the rest of my laundry. Not only did it remain intact, it shrunk to the perfect size and now has a soft, wrinkled effect that makes it easier to wear for day. I should have done this much earlier! I don't like having clothes that require too much care, anyway...

These were taken on our way to the Grand Lake Farmers market in Oakland. It was super windy and sunny, perfect for people watching over a giant-ass cup of iced coffee...lots of crocs and puffer vests.