A nod to mod! 60s inspiration

I think I have jumped on two of the biggest trends of this season here… monochrome and 60s inspired. I know turtlenecks are a bit more 70s, but the way I have worn the dress more as a pinafore and the accessories feel very mod 60s. Although my nan who I visited today wearing this suggested that tights would have been a no go! bare legs all the way back in the days.

These photos are actually taken in two separate places. I wore nearly this exact outfit at day one of LFW, but I didn’t have any long shots that I particularly liked. I decided to wear this outfit today again for a family meal and Mr Memoir Mode took a few shots beforehand.

When the temperatures start to rise (soon please) I might take my nans advise and wear without tights. Also I am thinking it would look great with a t-shirt underneath and flats, or simply on its own for a night out in the summer.

I am slightly pear shaped and skirts and dresses that flare away rather than cling are more flattering for my shape. The only time I would wear something tight on the bottom, is when I am wearing something over-sized on top. It balances out the my narrow shoulders with the larger hips. I think I want to touch on what I wear to compliment the pear shape at some point on Memoir Mode.

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28 Responses

fashion4denis on March 4, 2013 at 12:18 pm said:

i just love your dress, it’s so cute and you look amazing in it

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- memoirmode on March 4, 2013 at 9:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much xx
Vanessa on March 4, 2013 at 12:23 pm said:

Really cute outfits!
I never follow trends. I guess a little bit since that’s what’s available to buy at the time.
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- memoirmode on March 4, 2013 at 1:43 pm said:
  
  I can be a bit of a trend whore sometimes x
Sian Bowen on March 4, 2013 at 4:29 pm said:

Love the dress…and cute hairband!!

x
- memoirmode on March 4, 2013 at 9:09 pm said:
  
  Its one I am going to wear quite a few times I think x
amanda on March 4, 2013 at 6:27 pm said:

I love that your nana told you no tigts back in the day! Loving the outfit boots are super cute!

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- memoirmode on March 4, 2013 at 9:11 pm said:
  
  haha, sounds like she was quite brave too. She is a Geordie girl so even more freezing up there x
Natalie on March 4, 2013 at 7:08 pm said:

Your hair is looking so long and healthy- very jealous!
Please do a post on what Pear shapes where, I am like you and as I love your style it would be a bonus coming from you ♥

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- memoirmode on March 4, 2013 at 9:12 pm said:
  
  Ah thanks so much . I think I am reasonable good at knowing what to wear for it, so will do xx
Chiara [chiaweb] on March 4, 2013 at 8:18 pm said:

love the dress! I’d rather wear darker tights or no tights at all as your nana said
ciao!
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- memoirmode on March 4, 2013 at 9:13 pm said:
  
  far to cold for no tights now haha I did try on darker tights before, but it looked like I was wearing a dress over a catsuit LOL x
Miss drifted Snow White on March 4, 2013 at 9:22 pm said:

you look absolutely adorable! xxx
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- memoirmode on March 5, 2013 at 2:31 pm said:
  
  Thank you lovely xx
Toni on March 4, 2013 at 10:51 pm said:

I love this look and am a huge fan of this bag…if it’s still on the website I may have to make a cheeky purchase! ^_^ xx
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- memoirmode on March 5, 2013 at 2:32 pm said:
  
  It was on sale when I got it, think it might be gone now. Such a useful bag xx
Tara on March 5, 2013 at 12:02 am said:

What a beautiful dress, you look like a glamorous filmstar in these shots! <3
- memoirmode on March 5, 2013 at 2:32 pm said:
  
  Oh you! I wish I was xxx
Sade on March 5, 2013 at 2:06 am said:

I love this look, I’ve been really loving the 60′s comeback lately. Love the modern twist you put on it

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- memoirmode on March 5, 2013 at 2:33 pm said:
  
  I really do to. Yes I like just touching on things really, too scared of looking fancy dress xx
Jenny on March 5, 2013 at 1:05 pm said:

You look gorgeous
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- memoirmode on March 5, 2013 at 2:34 pm said:
  
  Aw thanks so much xx
Zoha Ahmed on March 7, 2013 at 1:41 pm said:

I always loved the way people still mash up styles together.
Natasha on March 8, 2013 at 12:57 pm said:

This style is super cool on you! Love the look Kylie. Those boots are too hot x

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Fabiola on March 8, 2013 at 11:03 pm said:

You are very very cool!!

great blog!

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Bemsy on March 8, 2013 at 11:31 pm said:

I really do love this outfit! It’s perfectly balanced and so cute yet grown-up!
Bemsy x
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victoria on March 9, 2013 at 4:22 pm said:

Seriously what do you do to your hair that always looks so amazing!Cute little dress my dear and thanks for Next kido event will defo come and we can talk about motherhood! ha!x
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Stephanie / FAIIINT on March 9, 2013 at 6:16 pm said:

This is such a cute look Kylie! I love that the monochrome/60′s look is a huge trend again & loove those boots! My nan always says similar to me because I’m always wearing tights ‘Ohh, that would look so much better with your legs out!’ Hah! I’m a slight pear too, though I have really wide shoulders so it balances it out a little.
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