This suit came to me in the most unpredictable manner. In all honesty, it really didn't come as a suit at all.
The story, soon to become legend, goes a little like this....
Two years ago on a sunny, summer afternoon, I entered a local clothing resale shop to see if they had anything that piqued my interest. I found a cute leopard print blazer that fit like a dream. The price was right and after all, leopard IS my favorite color--SOLD! I brought my purchase home and into the closet it went without much thought; or wear for that fact.
Fast forward six months--I am visiting my in-laws in Minneapolis for the holidays. My MIL and I are on the hunt for a light fixture for her foyer. We stop in to her most favorite resale shop to have a little look-see. We spot a fantastic light and take a few measurements. Yep-that's the ticket, it will look great in her foyer!
But wait...What has caught my attention? On that rack over there. The one with the 75% off sign. Why, it's a pair of darling leopard print capri pants. Oh and they're my size! Ugh-but I am all caught up in the purchase of the light and I don't really feel like trying them on. And I didn't bring any cash with me. So I left without the pants.
I thought about those pants all the way back to Michigan. They were only $5, so if they didn't fit well it would be no big loss. I called my MIL and asked her to pick them up for me if they were still there the next time she stopped in. They arrived in my mailbox about a week later. Yes--I do have a wonderful MIL!
I tried the pants on and was pleasantly surprised by the fit. I am severely lacking in the butt department so getting pants that fit is sometimes a challenge. I took off my newly acquired trousers and read the tag for laundering instructions. Hey, wait a minute, this tag looks oddly familiar. Hmmmm.... Holy-wa! Are you kidding me?! I sprinted to my closet and grabbed my blazer. A perfect match!! Who knew? Now that's serendipity.
'Til we meet again,
Ms. Adventure
yes!! I love this outfit of yours :) one of my favorites you look amazing!
ReplyDeleteThis by far is the best suit that I have seen in a long time! You are an inspiration to all of us women who are too scared to think outside of the box. One day I will be bold and have an amazing suit.
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