A day in the life of a sequin shirt

08:04 AM, January 29 2010 By: Alison

I spotted this top earlier this month in a Florida thrift store between my salon, Blades Hair, and the neighborhood wine superstore. Ten dollars later I was on a flight back to sub-zero temperatures, and sure I would have to wait for a back borough band performance off the L train in early spring to take her out of my closet. But the cold facts are that I’ve completely exhausted my drab winter wardrobe, and it doesn’t seem to be getting warmer any time soon.

Wearing this outfit to work, I was afraid the disco-ball effect (this shirt is seriously reflective) would be a little bold for a Thursday morning. Sure I got a lot of “Ooohh…that’s so…cute?” But overall it seems my co-workers have an appreciation for lite shoulderpads and originals from yesteryear. I took this photo on the way to lunch. I think most passersby were open to a little sparkle in their day, and I even winked at those trench coat twins in the background to complete the look. Happy hour uptown was also well received. Why wear an unfortunate pant suit poofy shirt sweater vest combo (true story—I saw this outfit) when you can sip a cocktail in style?

I’m also thinking about pairing her with a high-waisted pencil skirt and opaque tights, or over a fitted dress. It says I appreciate Cher’s greatest hits, this is a one-of-a-kind find, and I might go dancing later—all at the same time. So the next time you’re standing in front of a closet of black and gray, consider mixing up an ordinary weekday with a vintage gem like this one.