mums wardrobe.

My sister and I had gone through Mums old clothes around five years ago, well before I would ever have thought they were cool. However this weekend was different. Not only do I now have a huge interest in vintage fashion, but also I happened to be going to a hippie themed party.

After showing Mum what I was going to wear, she quickly decided my outfit was not "hippie enough". I jumped at the offer to look at the clothes she had saved from her teenage years in the 70's and found some gems. It seemed to be all about the maxi skirts and dresses, with beautiful bright floral prints.

The dress I chose for the hippy night was ironically a Topshop number Mum bought in London around 1975.

Not a great image sadly but as Mum had the dress straight back in the suitcase the minute I took it off I couldn't get a proper photo. With buttons all the way down the front, and fitted around the chest, the gorgeous flowing skirt is flattering to any figure. It can also be worn flowing for the summer days or tied tighter by tying a bow at the back I am pretty much in love with this.

Definitely going to have to get to work on Mum to have this in my wardrobe. Sooner rather than later.