This blog is for all the quaintrelles! Ladies fear not, below I’ve got the basic tweedspiration for April 30th’s Tweed Ride. The key for my ladies – mix. With a few artistic layers and splashes of vintage nuance, you’ll be ready to hit the pedals in style!
I’ll have one of each, please! Ruffled blouses, jackets, dresses and vests are what you want to look for. Plaid and argyle are also a plus if you can find. Remember, you want to dress for comfort. Lord knows that wearing a Victorian lace gown ending at the ankles – while chic, isn’t exactly the most rider friendly. If the weather’s chilly throw on a pair of fun tights which will ‘pop’ your outfit even more.
Hats and gloves. No need to go full out Derby hat but something vintage that can draw attention to you – fantastic. Capelet’s, if you can find them, they are great for showing off the shoulders. I bet you can find some fantastic vintage at Emperor’s Closet, Rag O’ Rama and believe it or not, I’ve always had good ‘ju ju’ at Ohio Village Thrift, off of Cleveland Ave.
Pedal your best foot forward with a pair of pumps or boots. I’m particularly partial to half calf boots.
Finish off your outfit with a vintage brooch, patterned scarf , pearls and the ‘proper topper’ for your head.
Ladies – make it your own! Be creative, as I know we are creative forces that can’t be messed with! Happy Tweeding.
