Western Outfit with Crochet Vest
I thrifted this vest early in October and I searched Pinterest for some ideas on how to style it. I thought that this would be the perfect outfit for the West Fest in town. What I didn’t take into account was that it was going to be pretty warm (85 degrees), and that most of the activities were outdoors. We watched a birds of prey show, the OK corral shootout reenactment and the Native American dance presentation. All of these were outdoors and while we tried to sit in the shade, I think I was a little dehydrated after running a 10K that morning.
So while I am smiling in all of these pictures, I was really hot and I had a pretty good headache. Thankfully, it never turned into a migraine, but I did have to take medicine and take a nap when I got home. But, let’s talk for a minute about what I wore!
When I thought of this outfit, I texted Jodie to get her opinion about which pair of cowboy boots I should wear, and whether I should wear my belt over or under the vest. This was what we decided upon. The vest, boots and belt are all thrifted. When I bought this belt, I loved it for its turquoise color, but it was too big. My dad was able to add a few belt holes so I could wear it comfortably.
I bought the blue fringe purse the same day as the vest! It is the perfect size for everything I need and it can be worn crossbody too, which is usually a requirement for me. The West Fest was in our town, so just a 10 minute drive from home. Stop by this blog post to see some pictures from the last time we went, 5 years ago. There is a short video of the hoop dancing: the young man danced this year too and was the 2019 champion.
I had my son take a close up picture of my accessories. My mom gave me the earrings as a gift a few years ago and I love how lightweight they are. The turquoise pendant was my grandmother’s. She lived in Arizona for quite a few years and had a nice collection of turquoise pieces. The bracelet is from Valerie’s Avenue. Yenni is fairly local to me and her online boutique changes over the seasons.
I just had to take a picture of these bears: we call our boys our bears! I love the different styles and each is beautiful its own way.
We ran upstairs to stop by the visiting exhibit called We the People: Portraits of Veterans in America. The large watercolor portraits depict veterans from all 50 states in their everyday life. They were beautiful!
Do you like western wear? I am loving it and you definitely have noticed how much I have been wearing my western boots this fall through my blog posts!
A bientôt!
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18 Comments
Danielle
Such a cute outfit!
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mimifce
Thanks, Danielle!
Nancy
I love bird of prey shows. They are such gorgeous birds! Luckily you didn’t get a migraine. So horrible. Lovely outfit!
mimifce
Thanks, Nancy! Birds of prey shows are really cool!
jodie filogomo
That blue belt is perfect with that dress.And I love that vests with it.
I have one of those whole punch things for when I find belt at the thrift store.There are too big and need some extra holes. It’s not something I use daily or weekly, but it is one of those things.It’s nice to have when you need it.
Xoxo
Jodie
mimifce
Thanks for helping me figure out this outfit! I would like to come up with a winter outfit with it, going to have to think about it. Thinking over a all white oufits would be neat.
Marsha Banks
I love the long vest, and I bet you will come up with so many more outfits to wear it with! I always just used a hammer and a big nail to punch a hole in my leather belts! This sounds a bit like the Pow Wow the Indigenous peoples would hold in my hometown. We never went because it was always in the hottest part of the summer and held in a place that only had one entrance and one exit (the same road). I don’t like that feeling of being trapped when there are lots of people around.
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mimifce
A pow wow would be really cool to see. But I agree, the summer makes it pretty uncomfortable!
Patty Lake
Mireille,
Love the vest, purse, neclace and boots, they are perfect for the show theme. Hopefully the weather will be cooler next years, so you can wear it again and be a lot more comfortable! – Patty
mimifce
October can be a hit and miss with warmth or cold! Last year, I remember this event happening and it was freezing!
Maureen
Yeehaw! Such an eye catching outfit that is simple yet beautiful. I have always wanted to get a pair of western boots. I find it unique and add that fun detail to any look. This year I just might. Finding one that I like proves to be a feat! I hope you had a great Thanksgiving with your family and friends. Wishing you a beautiful weekend ahead!
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mimifce
Grab a pair! I have worn mine so much the past couple of years!
Jennifer
Love the details!
Jennifer
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mimifce
Thanks!
Kathrine Eldridge
Fabulous look Mireille! I love the pops of turquoise with the jewelry.
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mimifce
Thank you!
Kellyann Rohr
Nice styling! I like the western wear trend but haven’t really worn it yet. A long vest like that will work for so many occasions. I like the bears – especially that blue one!
xo,
Kellyann
mimifce
Thanks, KellyAnn! The artwork was really cool!