Gettin’ Jiggy in a Raspberry Beret

You would think, given my weekend honoring Prince at the Museum of Pop Culture, and then again at a laser light show featuring his music, that I would use this opportunity to talk about my newest Sassafras purchase in reference to his song Raspberry Beret. But no. My muse does not follow logic. She wants what she wants and she wants Will Smith’s “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It.”

It’s not usually my habit to sample songs without a Creative Use License for my own use (although, I must admit, it would make my life a whole heckuva lot easier). But there are times when the song is so strong in my mind I have to do something with it, hence the video above.

You’ve already seen both the beret and the dress in the video, but let’s slow everything down so you can get a better peek.

The Dress

I made the dress myself from a McCall’s pattern meant for super newbie sewists like myself. When I first posted about it, I wasn’t too keen about how it felt on my body. My head was stuck in the “bib dress with Breton top” look, partly because I like the look and partly because everywhere I looked, there was a corduroy bib dress paired with a Breton top. My muse was not amused, though. She wanted something different and she wouldn’t let me rest until I listened to her demands.

How about pastel stripes, I asked? Paired with a pink beret, a velvet pink choker, and knee-high Converse sneakers?

Yes, she said. That’ll do just fine.

So, that’s what I did. And I felt more me.

Which led to “Gettin Jiggy Wit It” in my living room.

The Beret

Ms. Raspberry, as I have come to call my sweet beret, was handmade by local Seattle designer, Shari Noble of Maison La Macón. And, of course, where else would I find such a sassy hat, but at Sassafras, my favorite Seattle boutique?

The lining’s got a thing or two to add to this fun conversation with its polkadot cuteness.

If that weren’t enough, I must mention that Shari usually works in leather but she created a handful of vegetarian hats and accessories for those of us trying our best to make cruelty-free decisions about our apparel, and I thank her for that.

The Shoes – Oldies but Goodies

The shoes have been featured in other outfits I’ve posted, but I can’t help pull them on when I want something just a little different. Whenever I wear them I feel almostcool enough to be a background dancer for a young Will Smith.

Mel of Bag and a Beret found these when we were visiting My Sister’s Closet in Vancouver together a couple of years ago. They didn’t fit her but they did fit me! And they were only $5!!! Thanks, Mel!

The Pin

I can’t forget the pin on the bib pocket. It’s a gift from one of my favorite Seattle artists, Vikram Madan. I have several of his paintings and they all touch that part of my soul where my muse runs and plays with abandon.

Other Outfit Details

Because so many of you are detail-oriented and incredibly observant, you probably noticed in the video that I changed things up a bit with this outfit. The beret and dress stayed the same but the top and shoes changed and I added a jacket. Don’t ask me why I did this. You’ll have to talk to my muse.

Below is a list of everything I’ve paired up with this bib dress and beret. Now that I’ve let my muse free to play with it a little, I think the dress has become a lot more “me.”

Dress:
Made by Me from McCall’s Pattern 7831.
Vintage corduroy fabric from “AthensFabMaker” on Etsy.
Other navy vintage corduroy fabric available on Etsy here.

“Raspberry” Beret:
Maison La Macón by Shari Noble.
Purchased at Sassafras in Seattle.

Pastel Striped Sweater from Talbots:
Thrifted at ThredUP.
Similar here.

Converse Sneakers:
Purchased at My Sister’s Closet Consignment in Vancouver.
Similar styles available on eBay here.

Pink choker:
Purchased a few years ago on Amazon.
Available here.

Art Pin by Vikram Madan:
More about the artist here.
Vikram’s Etsy store is here.

Tights by HUE:
Available here.

Hair by Sharell Katelynn of BANG Seattle!

Pink Pouf in photos:
A gift and inside joke from my dear friend, writer Karen Brode.
Available at Target here.

Outfit Info for Video

Thrifted Theory Top:
Purchased at ThredUP.
Similar here.

Floral “Tara Jarmon for Target” Jacket:
Thrifted at ThredUP.
Similar new here and preowned on eBay.

Saucony Dunkin Donut Sneakers:
Available here.

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Linking up to the Lovely Patti at Not Dead Yet Style.

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