One of my birthday presents from Mr Dreadful was this long length red tartan shirt from Fred Perry. Fred Perry is one of his favourite brands, so he was delighted when I declared an interest in this shirt last time we poked around the store in Covent Garden. I also suspect he wants to turn me into Lol from This is England ’86 (we have already discussed the peroxide quiff, which due to my olive complexion simply would not suit).
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| Note Lol’s buttoned up Fred Perry shirt |
My look wasn’t quite as sharp as Lol’s – I was going more for scrappy 60s urchin than tough 80s skin head, so no big stompy Dr Martens for me. I also wore a ton more mascara and eyeliner than I do normally, to avoid being confused for a lumberjack.
Outfit details: red Fred Perry tartan shirt, vintage 70s tooled leather belt, grey baker boy cap from Oasis, and boring old Gap jeans and red Converse.
1960s polka dot mod dress by Berketex
1970s green and red tartan knit jumper dress
1960s black and white check blanket dress
1970s floral print hippy smock dress by Emanuelle
>You look so cute that I want to give you a pinch!
>That is a very cute look, and I am intruigued (is that how you spell it?! ) that huge picture on your fire place! x
>You look so cute and cheeky! Love that Baker's Boy cap and checked shirt on you. Nothing boring about those jeans, they look gorgeous on you.
What bloke doesn't fancy Lol? She had even me hankering after a skinhead. xxx
>I love the tartan shirt! I have one quite similar to it which I haven't worn in over a year. Might be time to break it out of the wardrobe once more!
>I think you are a natural poser and the outfit looks good on you.You are so lucky to get presents.
>Great cap and I love the converses!
>You look fab! I love that you can do so many different looks. This is one I've never tried to pull off but you do it brilliantly.
Your new Candy picture above the fireplace looks fantastic! xx
>Love it – you look adorable!
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>Hi my dear-the shirt is perfect for winter and that is such a casual cool outfit choice, lovely with the hat!! xx
>I love the outfit. You are killing it with the hat!
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>this isn't very appropriate but i like your little carpet :)
i also like 'this is england'… although it scares me…
i think this tartan shirt and hat would look super cool on you with a black short tube skirt, black opaque tights and either simple black doc martens or… yes yes… red patent ones :D you should think it over!
>cool shirt :)
>That is such a cute outfit – you look ready to go and do some mischief!
>I have to agree with Madamoiselle Antonova and declare an interest in your living room! I'm such a voyeur when it comes to other people's houses :)
>Love your converse! Great combination! And to answer your question regarding my necklace, it's some kind of faux fur fluffy thing, don't know how to say it. Just faux fur. Haha.
>See. You have made me realise that a checked shirt CAN look good and NOT like a lumberjack. Hurrahs!
>I'm loving your red plaid shirt! The whole outfit looks great! Thanks for stopping by and saying hello!:)Love your blog btw, following! Hope you had a great Monday!
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>Love it! Works brilliantly with the hat…
>love the pleated shirt
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sahi
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>Ooh, lovely. I try (and mostly fail) to wear checked shirts and not look like a man – think I need to be taking some tips from you! Or perhaps buying beautiful things from Ted Baker rather then cheapo ones from Primark…
>I'm clearly off my head with tiredness and should go to bed. Why else would I be thinking Fred Perry and end up typing Ted Baker?!
>i have a hard time wearing red, but you look great in it.
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>Haha you look fab!! The shirt is amazing and It makes me laugh when you reference Lol!! Ahhh she is so cool.
>Ha,you are very street urchin-y!! Love tartan,it rocks!
>Love your shirt, looks great!
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>I've sort of gone of plaid shirts a bit but I LOVE this red one! Gorgeous!
>You look so cute and naughty! I love you in red. More red!
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>wauw looove the plaid skirt!! Gorgeous look! :)
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>Such a cute look! I love it!
PS. We should get together for a cup of tea one of these days. :)
>Thank you for commenting possums – I think you have all made Mr D very happy that his choice of shirt was such a success!
Missy Vintage, Mademoiselle Antonova and Sarah – We are just starting to get the living room how we like it after living there for almost 2 years. The big picture is of Candy Darling (I did a post on her a few weeks ago) and the little rug is a Turkish one that Mr D has had for many years.
Also, Ms Antonova – that was my second option for how to wear the shirt! I just need to get a stretchy mini skirt for myself :)
Alex – uniqlo has REALLY good tartan shirts at the moment. They are a good in between option.
>You look adorable! The converse lo-tops don't hurt it either! RED is definitely your color.
>I LOVE the Lol look! You're as sharp as her!!
So glad i found your shop, i'm always on the lookout for UK vintage sellers ;)
>You look really nice, and have to say I love your living room (or at least what I can see of it)
>That blouse is so great!!! I just saw a Tartan blouse in the store today by Ralph Lauren I think it was, but yours is so much nicer. I really like the length, and the checkered detailing is really cute. Mr Dreadful has good taste! :P
*Claudia*
>I will have a look through your post to check out Candy Darling. Loved the movie posters of Audrey btw. I recently watch Breakfast at Tiffanys for the zillionth time. divine.
Myself and the boy will be buing our first place together next year an I simply can't wait to get that looking gorgeous with vintage lovelines.
>u r looking gorgeous.
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