I’ve got not one but two oh so nostalgic elements for you today.
I’ll give you a couple of seconds to have a think about what on earth they could be…
One, Two…
Okay, I’ll tell ya.
Who remembers boob tubes!? The must have top for all nineties babes, whether you were a fully fledged adult, a teenager or a child like me, we were ALL rocking those strapless pieces of fabric that came in all kinds of lengths (mine certainly tucked into my bootlegs which were accessorised with either flashing platform spice girl trainers OR pink glitter jellies, obviously) colours and fabrics, they were SUCH A THING!
Well, it would appear that they’re back and they’re back with a bloody big bang!
Boob tubes are everywhere once more and I’m just about getting on board with the whole thing; but let me tell you, it took me a while. I now know how my mum feels when she says “They were bad enough the first time around” usually when talking about what she was rocking back in the 80s. But that being said, as bad as I thought they were the first time around, I’m actually quite enjoying seeing the little nostalgic babies back on our high street.
The second slice of nostalgia is Shirring, yup, that little elastic ruching, is in fact called shirring and it’s back in a BIG ole way! I feel like everything I wore back in the nineties featured shirring in some way, shape or form and it would appear I have the shirring bug once again.
I wore a dress on Monday that featured the technique (see this post here) and here I am once again rocking a little shirred boob tube, a double whammy nineties number, not to mention this particular piece is rainbow coloured too, my 8 year old self would be besides herself!
And despite the constant worry of the boob tube slipping down or my armpit skin hanging over the top (I mean, is it really that big of a deal!?) it’s a piece that really does spark joy within me. It makes me feel young, fun and less like I’m fast approaching my 26th birthday… How on earth did that happen? I’ve worn it with a little blue denim A-line skirt before and I think it would be a great piece for the beach too, over a bikini and paired with blue denim shorts.
But for a summers day in the city I rocked it with my much loved oatmeal straight leg jeans from Weekday (again…) and my most treasured shoes in the form of my red Gucci loafers. They’ve certainly seen better days, but I still love them as much as the day I brought them home, SUCH A GREAT PURCHASE!
The bag is a newbie from Next and is fast becoming my go-to every day summer bag. It’s just so statement, it’s big enough for all my worldly goods and I’m really digging the combination of black and navy against the neutral shade.
And now a summer’s look wouldn’t be complete without some bad ass sunglasses would it? The ones in question feature a tortoise shell body, with a deep blue reflective lens and were a gorgeous gift from the team at Madewell, who are now stocked in Westfield White City in the UK hurrah!
And there we have it, a little nod to the nineties in an oh so now way. What do you think?
x M
I wasn’t a fan of shirred tube tops before and I am still not, but this outfit looks absolutely incredible! I also love the play on words in the title! haha
xx
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Ahhh thanks babe, glad you approve of the shirring… kind of 😉 and the title of the post haha! x
Love the top.
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Thanks hun, super cute isn’t it! x
Ahhhh I remembere you mentioning this when I saw you! Looks fab on you! xxx
AHAA, thanks booooooo xo
YAAAS for boob tubes! I really wanna get one now lol! Also its so funny that you mention the armpit skin, I NEVER got all the fuzz about it haha!
Looking lovely as always!
xx Marlena
Thanks for reading and taking the time out to comment Marlena, means the world!
Get on the boob tube train for sure, SO much fun and SO nostalgic! x
Love the boob tube on you! My boobs just look big and squashed when I try and pull them off and it is not a good look!! Alice x
Alice
Thanks babe, glad you like it m’loveeeeee.
Such a bummer that you can’t wear em though, what a bloody shame!
Perhaps try a less fitted strapless top to nail the trend rather than a boob tube? Something in a more floaty fabric? xx
Hi and hello from Poland. I’m a litte bit older than you(40 coming up?) and I have to say BIG THANK YOU for bringing my love for colour and pattern back.
Thank you. You are an inpiration.
Pozdrawiam
Agata
Ohhh Agataaaa thank you so much! That means the absolute world it really does! SO happy to hear that your love for colour and pattern is officially back! YAYYY! x
Hi and hello from Poland. I’m a litte bit older than you(40 coming up?) and I have to say BIG THANK YOU for bringing my love for colour and pattern back.
Thank you. You are an inspiration.
Pozdrawiam
Agata
Loving this look Megan! Boob tubes are a staple in my summer wardrobe as they’re so easy to pair with absolutely anything, adore the way this looks with your jeans. Weekday just have the best denim going, you’re inspiring me to pick up some more pairs but I really shouldn’t!x
Looking fab as always!x
Lucy Jane | Infinity of Fashion
Thanks so much babes, ahh yes such endless styling possibilities with a boob tube!
Do it girlie, they really are the best when it comes to denim! xo
Hey Megan, I absolutely love this look and the photography is just stunning! I also really love the lip colour you have on, do you happen to remember what it was? Xx
Thanks babe, ahhh yes this is my all time fave Kat Von D Liquid Lipstick in shade Lolita II x
Hi Megan,
Can we have a list of what nail varnishes you use please? I notice you wear a lot of nude/pastel colours 🙂
Thanks x
Joss xx
They’re usually shellac/gel polishes and I never remember the bloody shades. But I’ll make a note to write them down next time, thanks hun x