abercrombie midi dress & Fitch - Women's Purple Dresses - Cold Shoulder Midi Sweater Soft stretch rib opaque Abercrombie & Fitch Linen Blend

And as I was at kind of a low point, I had this magical, bold, courageous, out-of-the-box, absolutely bonkers script come across my desk called The Substance

This Time and Tru jacket (under $20!) has the perfect light wash and just the right amount of distressing

I also added a few of the rose appliques that are present on the real costume straps

Wilhela Cusham, Fashion Editor of the Journal, 1940 Im mad for plaid in winter but prefer slightly more delicate gingham patterns in the spring, like the 1940s Handmacher suit you see me wearing in the picture below

Think of a grey suit as a workhorse investment and wardrobe essential that will carry you through many stylish moments