
Making retro look modern is a pastime of mine. It’s like a quirky little challenge to glam up a “vintage”-inspired piece.
Before you ask,Β no I didn’t mean to wear the wallpaper. I had such a laugh when I walked into the new donut shop in town and my dress perfectly matched their gingham wallpaper. How coincidental! Hot Diggity Donuts is the cutest sourdough donut shop that serves cocktails along with their freshly-made sweets. There was no way I could miss the opportunity to take pictures in their retro, diner-esque shop! I’ll get more in-depth about the outfit, but I just want to say that this eating experience was fantastic. Everyone on the staff was lovely, the food was divine, the cocktail was supreme, and the atmosphere was so much fun! I can’t wait to go back and try all the other handmade donuts and drink concoctions!
I quit watching Riverdale after the first season. I found it to be slightly uncomfortable to watch, and the storyline kept getting darker and darker. However, I do love the styles on the show and how they’re a twist on the classic comic characters of Archie, Jughead, Betty, and Veronica. My original plan was to be a total classic Betty with this gingham midi dress from Chicwish, but I certainly gave it some Veronica glam with the jewels and heels. It was the perfect combo of a little class and a little sass! That’s what you’ve gotta do when you’re trying to make something inherently retro a bit more modern!
Outfit Details
dress c/o Chicwish | similar necklace | similar earrings | heels | similar bag




The A-line shape of this midi dress is certainly a throwback to sockhops and doo-wops.
The dress was made to have a large bow at the waist. Rather than overwhelming my narrowest section, I tucked the tails of the bow under themselves and created a slimmer middle with just the knot. Instead of reaching for a classic pearl necklace, I opted for this chunky fuchsia one that matched my cluster earrings. The bold color is an attention-grabber. I didn’t focus as heavily on the midi length and modest shape of the dress. I decided to wear a pair of heels to give it an overall flirty vibe!
Don’t assume I was trying to take your gaze away from the dress, however. Not like I even could pull that off with it’s eye-catching gingham print. I love the dress! It’s the print of summer, the length is perfect for my build, and it’s incredibly comfortable. You’ll slip into this piece and immediately want to create an entire wardrobe of items that are retro-turned-modern.





Helena Marz says
This dress looks super cute and perfect for that place! Retro vibes❤️
KatWalkSF says
And looking good at it! Loving the styling and the location.
Megan says
You look so cute!! I love that dress on you. xo ~ Megan
Cathy says
That dress is really pretty and it looks like it was custom made for you, the fit is perfect!!
XOXO
Cathy
Helena Marz says
This dress looks super cute and perfect for that place! Retro vibesβ€οΈ
Helena Marz says
This dress looks super cute on you and it definitely has a retro vibe to it β€οΈ
KatWalkSF says
And looking good at it! Loving the styling and the location.
Renee || Getting Fit Fab says
This is such a fun look that looks modern. It fits perfectly with the store even with matching the wallpaper lol. You look gorgeous in this dress!
Sarah Lennon says
I love the pop of pink with your gingham dress! I am all about color!
Renee || Getting Fit Fab says
This is such a fun look that looks modern. It fits perfectly with the store even with matching the wallpaper lol. You look gorgeous in this dress!
Sarah Lennon says
I love the pop of pink with your gingham dress! I am all about color!
Beth says
I love the way you wear this! I tried on a similar dress and while it was really cute, I kept flashing back to old TV shows and decided it wasn’t for me. If I had your sense of style, I probably would have bought it.
Melissa says
I love the idea of doughnuts and cocktails! Talk about fat kid fun! Your look is gorgeous and your dress is so classic and chic!
Kenzi || Life of a Sister says
I am loving the retro vibe that this dress is giving off, it’s so beautiful! The fit looks amazing on you!
Melissa says
I love the idea of doughnuts and cocktails! Talk about fat kid fun! Your look is gorgeous and your dress is so classic and chic!
Kenzi || Life of a Sister says
I am loving the retro vibe that this dress is giving off, it’s so beautiful! The fit looks amazing on you!
Lily says
Could you be any cuter!?! I am loving this fun dress and your heels. You make retro look so good!
Kim says
What a cute photoshoot! I love this gingham dress and those pumps are so classic! I know you will get a ton of wear out of both of these pieces!
xoxo,
Kim
Lily says
Could you be any cuter!?! I am loving this fun dress and your heels. You make retro look so good!
Azanique says
I love this dress babe! You look gorgeous and your skin is glowing π
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Jean Exum Sauban says
You look like you’re having so much fun in that doughnut shop! And I love your dress pattern…it is NOT wallpaper…and love your quilted crossover bag as well.
Julia Comil says
Love how you modernize this look! Pink blush is so beautiful with gingham!
Julia Comil says
Love how you modernize this look! Pink blush is so beautiful with gingham!
Nataly says
That dress looks so good on you! I love it!
Sharon Wu says
such a cute donut shop!! and how funny that you coincidentally matched with the wallpaper. i love gingham for summer and that dress is super cute on you! xo, sharon
Jasmine Vargas says
That dress is freaking adorable and I love how you styled it with a bright pink necklace.
Jamaria Johnson says
You’re adorable! That dress is super cute and that donut shop looks totally cute too! xo
Nailil says
That dress is super cute. I love how you styled it and the heels look super comfortable.
Xx, Nailil
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Whitney says
love this gingham dress on you babe! so cute!
Whitney
Mollie says
You pull of retro style SO well. Looking absolutely gorgeous in gingham! That bar also looks so cute!
xx Mollie
Morgan says
Love your dress and this cute little shop!
-Morgan
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Jessica says
I am ALL about gingham. It is such a retro print but so much fun!
xo Jessica
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Ashley DTKAustin says
Oh my gosh this is such a fun post!! You look absolutely amazing! I am in LOVE with that gorgeous dress!
Kelsey says
There you go again being the cutest ever!! Love this dress!
Becky @ Disney in your Day says
That is too funny that your dress matches the wallpaper almost perfectly! I also love that dress!
Rach says
Girl, you did an amazing job making retro look modern! This is tooo adorable! And I love the hair upgrade! So cute!
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Tara Fuller says
i love the look – but i can’t stop laughing at the wallpaper comment π
Lindsay says
I just adore this retro look on you, and what a darling little drink spot!
Helena Marz says
This dress looks super cute on you and it definitely has a retro vibe to it ❤️
Megan says
You look so cute!! I love that dress on you. xo ~ Megan