{things i wore} wrap dress

The Diane von Furstenberg wrap dress–it's the only piece of iconic fashion that my mother ever mentioned to me growing up. She bought hers (with a blue tulip pattern) for $100 in New York in the seventies and wore it "until it fell apart." I loved the mythology of it all, so for as long as I could remember I wanted one of my own. This one fit the bill nicely: it's the T72 style, one modeled after the original vintage cut (I love the throwback cuff and collar details), in an old now-reissued pattern ("chain link"). It truly wears like a dream, form-fitting, flattering, and as comfortably chic as my mother described it–making it the perfect look for my birthday brunch this past weekend.

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T72 Mixed-Print Silk-Jersey Wrap Dress, Diane von Furstenberg ($385, similar here); Leather Stiletto Shoes, Zara ($99, similar here and here); Saffiano Lux Double-Zip Tote Bag in Black, Prada (shop here) // Thin Gold Band with Bezel Set Diamond, Jennifer Meyer ($175); X3 Diamond Ring, 18k Gold Diamond Anniversary Band ($1400); Nails: Essie's 'Licorice'