wardrobe basics :: boy's wear

Have you ever thought about wearing boy's clothing, or do you already? I've been on the hunt for good basic plaid flannel shirts and it's really hard to find. Most of women's clothing are fitted or they just don't look as "classic" as I'd like them. I love just your basic men's shirt, but men's clothing tend to be slightly too large for me (oh, I still wear them anyway) and I thought I'd check out the boy's section over at LL Bean. I noticed in the comments section that someone else ordered a boy's shirt to wear herself. She says she normally wears an xs petite and ordered size medium. Obviously not everyone can wear boy's clothing, but it might work if you generally wear a size small. I'm considering ordering a shirt in size medium or large. I'll let you know if I do and how it looks.

{ll bean boy's shirts. view 1, view 2.}

lots of coffee and tea on this rainy day

I am bursting to the seams with ideas today! I've been doing lots of scheming lately. It has a little something to do with fabrics and old-fashioned appeal. {You are probably wondering what on earth that means.} I won't say anything just yet because I've learned that my mind changes quite frequently and we wouldn't want anyone to think I was flighty, now would we? ;-) So I will leave you with a few pictures that are making me grateful for the change of seasons. Yes, I am finally happy it's getting cold outside!







{Also! If you haven't already seen Abby's shop, you should go take a look. Her photographs are so inspiring. And if you haven't been to her blog, check that out as well. You won't regret it.}

old town clothing

I ran across this website awhile back, I have no idea where or when I first discovered this place (maybe in a magazine??) and completely forgot about it. Until I read Casey's post. Thanks, Casey!! I'd like one of each, please. :)

fall jacket inspiration

Okay, I know this isn't 1930s, but it has been driving me crazy lately and I have to put it down somewhere so I will remember that, yes, I really do want to make this for the fall. {As in, I better get my act together before it's too late to be wearing fall jackets and winter weather sets in...ack!}


{eva dress pattern, Ladies' Serge Jacket, circa 1885. Not to mention it is the perfect size!}

Alright, I am thinking of two options on how I want to make this. First of all I am thinking of cutting it shorter. Taking off all that pleated skirt in the front, which meets up with the back peplum. I LOVE the back peplum, just don't relish the idea of wearing a massive skirt-butt-jacket. :)

Option no. 1-

• Made of wool. {I have brown, black, dark green and burgundy on hand that I can use - now which one to choose??}

• Buttons down the front or zipper? hm...

Option no. 2-

• Made of jean cloth.
• Metal zipper up the front {If I could find a blue metal zipper that is long enough, that would be perfect}

Well that's all I've got for now. I hope I have time for this one because I think a jacket like this would really come in handy.