I’ve expressed my love for vintage many times on this blog, there is just something so special about being able to wear pieces that were a part of someone else’s life before… in a different time. I have been fortunate enough to acquire some pieces from my grandmother, and have also loved searching for vintage pieces online and while thrifting. Vintage pieces are so well made, it makes it worth the purchase even if sometimes the price is a little more steep than I want to pay. I discovered this faux fur jacket and polka dot green maxi at American Gothic Antiques in Stillwater, MN. So far, my favorite area nearby to shop for vintage pieces! There are a few other antique stores in walking distance.
I added some emerald statement earrings and a bit of red lipstick to really set this holiday look. I also brushed out my curls like I did here to achieve a more glam vintage style. Even though sometimes the vintage I buy is a bit more pricey, I was lucky to walk out with both of these pieces for under $40. The dress is a stunning green and will be something I can wear in the spring and summer. As far as the faux fur coat, this is the second one I’ve found and it is just different enough to justify having two). Some people might think that’s crazy, but I love the different shades in the coat and it is so warm. It also makes me feel instantly glamorous!
Also – make sure to check out my post Eat, Shop, Do in Minneapolis! Sharing a few of my favorite places and things to do around the area!
Coat, Thrifted Vintage – American Gothic Antiques (Similar) // Dress, Thrifted Vintage – American Gothic Antiques (Similar) // Earrings, Fantasy Jewelry Box (Similar) // Heels, DSW (Similar here and here) // Lipstick, Mirabella
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Ellesees.blogspot.com
December 17, 2014 at 6:53 AMso glamorous!!! love!!!
Rachel
December 17, 2014 at 8:30 AMThank you Elle!
Amy Fashion Blog
December 17, 2014 at 8:04 AMyour are rocking this dress. I really like the back cut outs.
Rachel
December 17, 2014 at 8:30 AMThank you Amy! 🙂 I really like this part of the dress too!
Amy Ann
December 17, 2014 at 8:46 AMHello gorgeous! I love this vintage inspired look. How cool to have had some pieces of your grandmothers. The photos/weather seem to match this outfit perfectly.
Amy Ann
The Real Arnolds
Rachel
December 17, 2014 at 9:10 AMThanks Amy! Yes, somehow the weather did, we were not excited to shoot photos in the mist, but it created a great background actually 🙂
tara belle
December 17, 2014 at 8:55 AMthat vintage jacket is perfection!!
xoxo,
Tara Belle
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Sara
December 17, 2014 at 10:16 AMThis outfit is so glam…you look beautiful! I also love vintage. I have some costume jewelry from my grandma & a ring my dad had back in the day. They are my favorite things to wear! 🙂
Ada
December 17, 2014 at 10:32 AMYou are rocking that retro-inspired dress. I am in love with the lush, rich coat and sparkly silver shoes.
Kimberley
December 17, 2014 at 11:10 AMThat vintage coat is amazing! What a find, you look so chic!
Eleventh & Sixteenth
Shannon
December 17, 2014 at 12:14 PMSo gorgeous!!! I am dying over that coat! What a great find!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
two birds
December 17, 2014 at 12:40 PMWhat a beautiful coat!
Ashley Lopez
December 17, 2014 at 6:44 PMFab dress!! Love the coat Coming by from the Random Wednesday Link up!
Xoxo
Ashley
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Lady parisienne
December 17, 2014 at 12:52 PMWow this dress is awesome I love the midi size and the colour, you look beautifull!
Marta
December 17, 2014 at 2:13 PMI love this vintage glam look, you look gorgeous and chic!!
Marta
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Leigh
December 17, 2014 at 2:33 PMI love this look on you! So glam! I love vintage items as well. I haven’t found many vintage clothing items before, but I collect vintage cameras, photos and home decor for the same reason.
Head to Toe Chic
December 17, 2014 at 4:09 PMYou look gorgeous, Rachel! I love this dress so much!
xo,
Angela
Monic
December 17, 2014 at 5:24 PMlove this outfit on ya so glam !
M♥
Simply Sutter
malu
December 17, 2014 at 5:44 PMYou look fabulous! 🙂
xx
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Jacqueline
December 17, 2014 at 6:08 PMWhat a great look! I love this dress!
xo,
Stylin In St. Louis
Erica
December 17, 2014 at 7:46 PMThat coat is everything!
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Happiness at Mid-Life
December 18, 2014 at 2:03 AMWow – you look stunning!! Love those shoes paired with this gorgeous green dress
Alice
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Hope to see you Thursday for TBT Fashion link up.
Rachelle
December 17, 2014 at 8:06 PMyou look gorgeous Rach, please wear this on NYE.
xo
PinkSole
Cate @ Wild Ruffle
December 17, 2014 at 11:40 PMLove this from head to toe. The back of your dress is just gorgeous! I don’t wear a ton of vintage, but I have a few favorite pieces that were my mom’s, my grandmother’s, and my great aunt’s.
Ashley
December 18, 2014 at 9:14 AMSuch a babe! I love this dress on you and the fur is a stunner! 🙂
-Ashley
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Always Maylee
December 18, 2014 at 11:08 AMLove this dress on you and those shoes are fab! You look beautiful.
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Ginny
December 18, 2014 at 12:55 PMIt’s so exciting to find unique pieces like this. Very glam here : )
JennySue Makeup
December 19, 2014 at 2:25 AMthe red lining of that coat and the red lips just make the outfit!! gorgeous vintage look all around!
Michaela
December 18, 2014 at 8:49 PMI love the dress and coat! You look so amazing!
Michaela || The Monogrammed Midwesterner
Laura
December 18, 2014 at 9:05 PMYou look so amazing! I love that dress on you!
Ashley
December 19, 2014 at 9:25 AMLove this outfit! And your expression in the first photo is just perfect for it: “I know I look damn hot in this”!
Rachel
December 19, 2014 at 9:29 AMThanks Ashley – and HAHA! I did feel very glamorous… my boyfriend really loved the look so I suppose he must have made me feel good about what I was wearing!
Sabrina Tan
December 19, 2014 at 12:16 PMYou look amazing!
Happy Holidays!
xxSabrina
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Kacie's Kloset
December 19, 2014 at 4:41 PMYou look so glam! I’ve never gone vintage shopping. I think I’d need to go with someone like you to help me 🙂
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Sienna
December 19, 2014 at 8:58 PMYou have amazing hair and i love that fur!
Jessica
December 20, 2014 at 11:06 AMI love the fur coat! What a great find! I wish I had your luck!
~Jessica
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Kim of A Very Sweet Blog
December 20, 2014 at 12:00 PMWhat a fabulous coat and dress! I love vintage pieces and the fact that it’s a family piece is even more so.
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Berty Morales
December 21, 2014 at 1:34 PMGorgeous. Adoring this vintage coat, and also beautiful dress.
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Sharon
December 21, 2014 at 4:26 PMThis dress is so stunning on you! The back cut outs are gorgeous!
-Sharon
Jacy
December 21, 2014 at 8:00 PMAbsolutely stunning and so glamorous Rachel! I love that you wear vintage so well and you remind me of my best friend who absolutely loves thrift/vintage shopping!
Jacy
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Red Tag Chic Los Angeles
December 22, 2014 at 9:32 AMLove the sophisticated vibe of this long dress – Wishing you a Merry Christmas too!!!
Rebecca
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Biana @Blovedboston
December 22, 2014 at 9:47 AMThat polka dot dress is gorgeous and I love the old glamour that coat brings to the outfit!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
Zelle
December 22, 2014 at 12:48 PMThat dress is fab! Love love love!
xo Southern Style
Charnele
December 22, 2014 at 3:54 PMlovely dress for the holidays! Hope you have a great holiday!
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