Zara Slip Dress and Navy Coat

I love the old Hollywood idea of wearing nothing but underwear under a coat. The statement is one of a dichotomy of sex appeal and affluence. Your mink fur coat was so expensive that you could be naked underneath and still feel a million bucks. Of course, we happen to be living in an era where underwear can be outerwear, so the impact is lost somewhat. Slip dresses are completely legit street wear these days, especially since Zara Fall 2013, and this one is an iconic piece from that collection.

I always get a bit excited when a piece you missed out on buying last year turns up in this year’s sales. This Zara Slip Dress was always on my list, but, like with a lot of Zara pieces I want to buy, I tend to miss out because I don’t shop retail very often (come on Zara, bring on an Aussie online shop!). When I do buy from last year’s stock though, the scene from Clueless often plays in my mind. You know, when Cher goes: “Oh, those? They’re so last season!” It’s so ridiculous it makes me smile every time. I don’t think I’ll ever be the kind to turn my nose up at previous season pieces. After all, this beautiful navy wool coat is a thrifted piece from who knows how many seasons ago.

Would you buy and wear last season’s clothes?

Zara Slip Dress (similar here)
Navy Coat – Thrifted (similar here)
Boots – Rag & Bone Newbury (here, here or here)
Snow Leopard Print Clutch – Seed Heritage (similar steal here, and splurge here)
‘Classic Sheffield Lady’ Watch c/o Daniel Wellington (here)
Hollow Triangle Necklace c/o Jolie & Deen

10 Comments to “ Zara Slip Dress and Navy Coat”

Emily, Vintage Chic says :

20 August 2014 at 2:16 pm

Zara is finally opening in Perth this week! (A little off topic but I am really excited!!) I would definitely wear last season’s clothes.. To me, it’s not about keeping up with the current season’s trends but more about wearing what you love!!
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1. closetvoyage says :
  
  20 August 2014 at 4:51 pm
  
  Omg I didn’t even reailsed Perth didn’t have Zara! Canberra just got Zara last year. Do you have H&M and Top Shop??
claudia says :

20 August 2014 at 6:23 pm

Love the slip dress with that oversized coat! So cool!
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1. closetvoyage says :
  
  20 August 2014 at 8:40 pm
  
  Thanks babe!
megan says :

20 August 2014 at 8:01 pm

Oh my gosh you thrift the best coats! I searchd every Zara store in Europe for these dusty pink boots I had seen on instagram with no luck 🙁
1. closetvoyage says :
  
  20 August 2014 at 8:38 pm
  
  Oh I just think that there are a lot of amazing coats at op-shops! Are these the pink boots? http://www.ebay.com/sch/Boots-/53557/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=zara+pink+boots lots for sale on ebay!
Ricmary says :

26 August 2014 at 12:28 am

Love it!!! Beautiful dress 🙂

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Raissa | The Leather Fanny Pack says :

29 August 2014 at 3:43 am

That is such an awesome thrifted coat! Zara has had some great stuff in the past. I especially love finding Zara at thrift stores, that’s always a treat.

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1. closetvoyage says :
  
  30 August 2014 at 8:41 pm
  
  Yes, I’m seeing more and more Zara things at thrift stores theses days! I think people do tend to buy a lot from Zara and end up having to cull them at the end of the season, which is great for us 😀
Angela Catan says :

9 September 2014 at 11:43 pm

Love your style! perfect!

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