Literary Stylings #11: Prim and Proper

Today's outfit is inspired by the book, The Lonely Polygamist, by Brady Udall:

As I mentioned last week, I really, really enjoyed this book. I think it was both weird and wonderful and I highly recommend it.

One thing I was taken with is that people in the book were able to recognize members of "plyg" (polygamist) families based on their appearance. Homegrown haircuts and either hand-me-down or Goodwill-acquired clothes were par for the course for the Richards' family.

Well, the other day I was in Goodwill and I found this vintage Neiman Marcus dress and thought it would be the perfect Literary Styling outfit for this book:

It is a bit schoolmarm, but I think it's just enough sister-wife as well. And, it is from Goodwill. Surely that counts for something!

Also, call me crazy, but I think it's kind of adorable:

You know, in a puffed-sleeve, Peter Pan-collared, uptight sort of way. When I first bought it (it was all of $7.00) I wasn't sure if I'd wear it outside of the confines of this challenge, but now I think I might. It will be interesting to figure out how to style it.

But, enough about me. Let's talk about you, Reader Friends! If you have a look inspired by a book, I'd love to see it. You can link up below!


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Happy Tuesday, All!

Gracey