They Might Be Layers


I wore this outfit to see They Might Be Giants the other night.

This is actually a sleeveless dress worn layered over a sweater. It looks like a single dress, doesn't it? Their stripes stood out to me in the closet and I thought, "Hmm..."

(Do I look like a Tim Burton movie?) The layered leggings took a little more trial and error. I really love how they turned out with the boots. I want to wear the combination again sometime with a lavender tie-dye dress. Won't that be pretty?

The show was super fun. They Might Be Giants are incredibly entertaining not only with their music but with between-song joking around and a mid-concert puppet show. They played Flood in its entirety... backwards! What more do I have to say? Nashville got lucky. Only a select few of the tour dates are Flood shows. It was so damn stuffy from the sold out show that BB and I quickly split through a fire exit after the encore and went across the street for a beer, then regretted it when we realized no one was spilling out of the venue yet. We missed a double encore! With the cool air on our faces we sat there kicking ourselves and hoped we weren't missing Ana Ng. But that's all right, not even that could take away from our "blue canary" moment.

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Filed in: Outfits by Annie Spandex.


35 Responses to “They Might Be Layers”

  1. Jessi, on March 9th, 2010 at 8:49 pm Said:

    It really does look like a single dress. Love it!

  2. hannahlizabeth, on March 9th, 2010 at 9:36 pm Said:

    lovelovelove! a little tim burton-ish, sure, maybe just that the stripes are kinda beetlejuice? but if it is it’s right on trend!

  3. Annie Spandex, on March 9th, 2010 at 9:56 pm Said:

    Jessi – Thanks!

    hannahlizabeth – Yeah, it does look a little Beetlejuice, huh? But I’m okay with that. :)

  4. Annie Spandex, on March 9th, 2010 at 9:57 pm Said:

    By the way, are you guys noticing the little stowaway in the bottom corner of the top photo? ;)

  5. Kb, on March 9th, 2010 at 10:31 pm Said:

    I love how you created this quirky look, it does really look like one dress. I’ve checked out the shop too, there’s some nice pieces; thanks for sharing!

  6. Nubiasnonsense, on March 9th, 2010 at 10:41 pm Said:

    Love this dress on you Annie, very bettle juice =)

  7. Marlena, on March 9th, 2010 at 11:44 pm Said:

    Awesome outfit!
    I love those boots *_*
    <3

  8. Robyn, on March 10th, 2010 at 12:16 am Said:

    There are so many things I love about this post, I have to make a list:

    1. Your cute doggie in the first photo– hi little guy!
    2. They Might Be Giants. LOVE them. I’m sure the song was awesome, and the mid-show puppets sound hilarious.
    3. You are so damn creative; I love it. The tights look great, as does the dress, and your DIYs are the reason I started reading this blog. I’ve been wanting to try leather painting for awhile… I’m about to attempt the thumb-tack wedges. I’ll let you know how they turn out!

    Glad you had fun! You looked GREAT.

  9. jasna, on March 10th, 2010 at 12:19 am Said:

    Luv ur outfit and the way u styled it!!! Very chic! Xx

  10. Grant, on March 10th, 2010 at 4:00 am Said:

    1) You look amazing – the tights/boots combo is to die for – well done on that darling!

    2) AGES ago you posted about a jewlery company called Warsaw or something similar; do you remember? I wanted to buy one of their pieces but have lost the link. Can you help me out with that?

    3) Is that a Wesley Puppy I spy in the bottom left corner (and did I get his name right?)

    Xx

  11. Annie Spandex, on March 10th, 2010 at 4:40 am Said:

    Kb – Thanks! I’m glad you checked it out. Her pieces are beautifully made. I’ll be doing a feature soon.

    Nubianonsense – Hehe.. thanks!

    Marlena – Thanks! xx

    Robyn – 1. That’s little Wesley, my dachshund. He likes to make an occasional appearance. ;) 2. It was SUCH a great show! 3. Thank you so much! These boots are canvas–I haven’t painted leather. Good luck! Yes, please show me your thumb tack shoes! I’d LOVE to see them. :)

    jasna – Thanks! xx

    Grant – 1. Thanks, babe! 2. http://anniespandex.com/jewelry/warsaw-made/ :) Which one are you buying? I love all their stuff. 3. Yes!! That’s little Wesley peeking at you! XD xx

  12. All Women Stalker, on March 10th, 2010 at 6:44 am Said:

    If you did not tell us you’re wearing layers I would not have thought you were. That is outfit serendipity. Haha

  13. Sally, on March 10th, 2010 at 8:41 am Said:

    The striped pieces are a perfect match! And how jealous am I that you got to see TMBG do a puppet show? Well, lots.

  14. Susan, on March 10th, 2010 at 8:57 am Said:

    I love the stripes and the layered fishnet over tights. I actually thought “Edward Gorey” when I saw this outfit, because of his propensity towards stark black and whites. Great look.

  15. Becca, on March 10th, 2010 at 9:31 am Said:

    Such a cute dress, and I am always a fan of your tie dyed boots.

  16. WendyB, on March 10th, 2010 at 10:31 am Said:

    Totally thought it was a single dress. Well done DIY.

  17. Victoire, on March 10th, 2010 at 11:23 am Said:

    That dress is absolutely fantastic!

    xx

  18. amber, on March 10th, 2010 at 12:56 pm Said:

    love this dress!

    Amber
    ambersmouthwash

  19. Kristin, on March 10th, 2010 at 1:12 pm Said:

    I cannot even begin to tell you how much I LOVE that dress and tights. My fave look of yours yet!

  20. Alterio, on March 11th, 2010 at 12:41 pm Said:

    The striped pieces are a perfect natch! Amd how jealous am I that you got to see TMBG do a puppet show? Well, lots.;

  21. districtofchic, on March 11th, 2010 at 9:43 pm Said:

    Incredible photos. I love the stripes with the fishnets :-)

  22. Tieka | Selective Potential, on March 11th, 2010 at 10:40 pm Said:

    Great dress!! Perfect for a concert!

  23. Valencia Lia, on March 12th, 2010 at 4:55 am Said:

    I really thought it was one dress in all,love love the layering and those tights too! Amazing!

    Missed reading your blog a whole lot wooohooo so happy to be back now.

  24. vint junky, on March 12th, 2010 at 10:27 am Said:

    Ah love that monochrome look on you. and i think i may be in love with little wesley!
    xxx

  25. surimay, on March 12th, 2010 at 11:37 pm Said:

    omg. love this oufit! you look amazing annie! :D the boots are pretty

  26. Reena Rai, on March 13th, 2010 at 11:17 am Said:

    It totally looks like one dress! Love the layered tights

  27. chloe, on March 13th, 2010 at 11:51 am Said:

    great outfit: i looove the stripes AND the tights AND the tim burton feeling! totally can’t tell that its made of layers hehe.
    and i want to babysit your doggie!

  28. prettyneons, on March 13th, 2010 at 12:08 pm Said:

    “Do I look like a Tim Burton movie” hahaha, you look way cooler than that…though Burton is pretty hard to beat in the cool stakes, you just did it with those boots…which I heart – a lot!

    P.S…I love this band = 0
    peace
    prettyneons x

  29. jess, on March 13th, 2010 at 3:12 pm Said:

    I love all the stripes and it sounds like a great concert.

  30. Winnie, on March 13th, 2010 at 6:13 pm Said:

    Love the look, I get a sort of present day-sixties vibe from your outfit!

  31. Annie Spandex, on March 13th, 2010 at 9:35 pm Said:

    Thanks, everyone! I love you guys and Wesley sends you all sloppy little kisses! :)

  32. ediot, on March 14th, 2010 at 9:44 am Said:

    hi dear . i love the outfit. esp those boots. theyre too cool. im still in love with them. hope youre having an amazing weekend love.

    xx ediot

  33. EmilyKennedy, on March 17th, 2010 at 2:31 pm Said:

    Ha ha! YAY! The top and dress together totally look like just one dress. That’s awesome.

  34. Janice Sears, on March 24th, 2010 at 8:11 pm Said:

    Annie, I love your fashion sense. Combining clothes the way you do makes for some truly unique and very appealing ensembles. I can’t wait to see more!

  35. Roxann Vanduser, on August 24th, 2010 at 1:59 am Said:

    you mad freak! That”s brilliant!

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