Pearly 80's Retro style sweater

Hello and thanks for stopping by my blog!

There has been a lot of vintage influence from several decades

 trending in fashion for the past few years

Today I'm focusing on the 80's

The comeback of defined shoulders after a long hiatus, 

along with special sleeve treatments of all sorts 

are looks borrowed from the over the top fashion of the 80's 

Other "new" trends from this decade-high waisted jeans and trousers,

 neon and super bright and saturated colors!

Today I am featuring two outfits incorporating a pullover

 with a throwback 80's feel to it, into very wearable looks

 (without the high drama of the decade) 

My sweater is a light tan color with trademark 80's puffed sleeve caps,

  a diamond pattern embroidered stitch, and clusters of tiny faux pearls

Worn over a classic brown and tan geometric print jersey wrap dress  

 

Carrying my red heart ❤️ shaped bag for a splash of primary color

For jewelry, I chose a 70's vintage open faux tortoise shell cuff bracelet 

and cute pearl encrusted owl earrings

Wearing brown and tan reptile embossed sling back 

Mary Janes to finish the look

Another outfit with this fun, embellished  pullover

This time paired with tailored ivory color ankle crop trousers 

Accessorizing with a heart motif pendent necklace

 a 50's vintage aqua diamond shaped link bracelet

and pearl stud earrings

 

Carrying a black and white pleated fabric clutch bag 

with a heart and polka dot print 

Nude with black toe cap sling back spectators

to complete the outfit

Pearls are classic and timeless,

 and pearl embellishments are trending big this winter and into spring

I don't have many clothing items decorated with pearls,

 with the exception of this sweater and a bag,

but I do have a collection of vintage pearl jewelry

I don't wear these often, 

but this may be a good time to bring some of them out of the jewelry box!

The pair of 1950's elephant scatter pins were a sweet gift from my husband,

the wishbone brooch, also from the 50's, belonged to my grandmother 

The little flower petal stud earrings with the pearl centers were given to me by my mother,

and I wore the dainty double strand pearl bracelet on the right to my wedding

The rest of these pearls were acquired from vintage and antique shops

 My husband and I used to like to dress up for big band and swing dance events-

that's how we meet in 1991 

I wore the dainty double strand pearl bracelet on the right to my wedding

Lots of fond memories attached to these pearls

Hope everyone has a great week!