Dallas vs Dynasty

Now, I think this is one of those tops that you have to see in person and that you have to see on a person. I assure you it is gorgeous but at first glance it might seem a bit blousey, a bit Dallas and Dynasty, a bit 'Pat Butcher' for those of you who have ever watched EastEnders. To be honest though, that is kinda what I like about it, along with the perfectly balanced shoulder pads. It fits just right and as far as I'm concerned you can't go wrong with the colour. I think the pattern even has something a little batik about it. I ESPECIALLY love the shoulder brooch. Gold and pink work so well together.

I actually had to take some convincing myself in the beginning. I was furiously riffling through the rails of vintage goodies and saw the colour and pattern at first. I pulled it off the insanely over crowded rail and grimaced a little when I saw the neck line. It just seemed too much. But the key with vintage is giving things a try. Some pieces you just have to try on and get over any initial misgivings because you could be rewarded many times over and I am so glad I took a chance because this silk beauty is so different. The buttons fastening on the side is a very nice touch. I actually wore it today for mother's day with some deep indigo skinny jeans. It was a real hit. The top sort of has a scarf attached to it that flows from the neck line. Very dramatic in a gust of wind as is billows behind you.