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Adventures in Thrifting Part 13: Vintage Top for a Fall Date Night Outfit & Link Up On the Edge #270

November 12, 2021 / 52 Comments
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

A few weeks ago, we had a date night planned on a random Wednesday evening. It was to be the husband, the boyfriend, and me with dinner, drinks, and conversation on the date night menu. Thanks to our faithful and beloved BFF who generously agreed to sit and play video games with the boys all night, we were able to get this date night scheduled.

But as life often does, it interfered with our date night plans when boyfriend couldn’t make it. So Jeff and I headed out alone, taking full advantage of a BFF who agrees to babysit! We had a fabulous dinner at a new-ish restaurant in town, The Bad Apple Saloon. Their duck bacon wontons are basically like little flavor orgasms in your mouth. Perfect for a sexy date night!

Then we headed off to Maggie’s On the River for after dinner drinks and potentially dessert (we never did get dessert though). We ran into one of my fabulous new Goddess friends and had a great evening drinking and chatting.

As is typical of middle aged people and date nights, we were home by 10:00 p.m. and promptly in bed by 11:00. Actually, our typical date nights generally only last from about 5:00-8:00 p.m. with a bedtime of 9:00. Midlife dating, especially when you have young children, is not nearly as glamorous as dating in one’s twenties. But I do believe it is a lot more enjoyable now.

date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

In any event, I have been wanting an opportunity to wear this funky vintage top I picked up in the thrift shop a few months ago. Actually, I am not certain if it is truly vintage (I didn’t do the research this time), but it definitely has a vintage vibe. I love the autumnal color palette and the diamond pattern intrigues me. It is difficult to see in the photos but there are teal and dark red diamonds at the center of each larger diamond shape.

I knew that I wanted to pair this shirt with my dark wash flared denim and boots or clogs with a 70’s inspiration. I have a pair of really fun fringed clogs that would have been perfect with this outfit, but they are seriously hazardous. I have twisted my ankle too many times walking on those things. Instead I chose a handy old pair of Nine West ankle boots in a cognac color that I have had for quite a few years.

Picking up on the bits of dark red in the shirt, I added red leather leaf earrings from Good Life Healing Arts & Gift Shop and then topped my head with a dark red beret for a little extra drama. I also wore one of my favorite Michal Golan necklaces.

My olive green military jacket seemed to work perfectly with the whole look except for the fact that it is a bit too big on me now. Everything in my closet is a bit too big on me these days. Not that I’m complaining. But I do love my massive wardrobe and really don’t want to have to replace it!

Our date night was before Halloween because we took down the porch decorations on November 1. But here are some photos as we were heading out with our spooky Halloween house behind us.

date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge
date night outfit, fall outfit, military jacket, flared denim, vintage inspired outfit, Fashion over 40, Shelbee on the Edge

That’s all I have for you this week! I will be back on Monday with my frugal friends of The Thrifty Six. Have a wonderful weekend and do let me know in the comments if you have some fun plans ahead!

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Outfit Details: Shirt-Thrifted / Jeans, Bralette, and Jacket-Torrid / Boots-Nine West / Earrings-Good Life Gift Shop / Necklace-Michal Golan / Beret-Wona Trading

I am a midlife woman, wife, and stay-at-home mother of 2 boys and 2 cats. I have a passion for helping other women feel fabulous in the midst of this crazy, beautiful life.

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