OOTD: Siena + Leather

Details: 

Leather vest - Vintage

Siena turtleneck - thrifted

Boots - Mom's 

Cross body bag - Vintage

Nails (chipped) - Barry M 'Black Cherry'

These photos were taken a long time ago - you can probably tell from the sun and me not clenching my jaw from the freezing cold (it's currently a snowy -15 degrees Celsius in Poland, in case you are lucky to be elsewhere in the world atm). I love how autumnal the sunshine and colours are, although it was December (!). Looking back at these, I must say this outfit is probably my best combination of the previous year. 

I have been in a bit of a love/hate relationship with this vest ever since I bought it, as it seemed a bit too bulky and shapeless to me. Turns out, it only needed better accessories! I love how the siena turtleneck softened it a bit, making the whole leather look less sadomasochistic. The leather vest is very versatile - when sinched in the waist, it gives a feminine figure and looks like an actual, slightly oversized dress; when let loose, it brings to mind a 60's structure which is not exactly made for my body type, but can look amazing on long-legged, skinny girls. It is always better to have options though, am I right? 

I paired it with sheer tights and platform knee high boots to make my own dwarfly legs look longer and the whole look - more slender and womanly; I also added burgundy lips and nails for the same effect. The little binoculars bag tied the look together, making me look a bit like a vintage train conductress - I don't mind it though!

What did you think about this look? Would you wear something like this out? Let me know your thoughts! 

Kisses,