I'm happy if I get in one wearing per season for my dresses.
We are blog-friends who hit it off at the 2015 International Vancouver 40+ Blogger Meetup (here, such awesome memories!). Last year-ish, I admired this dress she was less than happy with, and she shipped it to me from the Netherlands. What a sweetheart.
This dress completely swamps me, but sometimes it's just that kind of day.
It reminds me of being in bed, surrounded by fancy printed sheets. A nice comforting hug from a friend.
My eye goes right to that yellow belt. It's not as bossy in person.
The pattern of the dress muddies out a bit in pictures, but is very vibrant in real life.
Incognito.
Ginormous pockets and a waft-y scarf. Who is that woman?
The stuff:
Toe is getting better! These shoes were perfect for a quiet day at the office.
Focus-pulling bling:
Do you have a BYB (Big Yellow Belt)?
- Scarf - Alexander McQueen, consignment
- Belt - Papillon, thrifted
- Glass bangle - thrifted
- Silver/malachite bangle - Mexican, thrifted, Sidney
- Silver/aventurine ring - consignment
- Silver/malachite ring - consignment
- Silver poison ring - Mexican, Karen's
- Silver/glass earrings - vintage, vintage fair
Love that dress so much! Lovely to see it again, Sheila.
ReplyDeleteIt makes me happy. Thanks, Cynthia!
DeleteThe stair picture provides a sense of the vibrancy of the dress pattern and colors. I liked your description of what this dress reminds you of; for me it is a big soft summer blanket to nestle in when the air conditioning is too cool but necessary.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate the matchiness of the bangles, rings and earrings. :)
Very proud of myself today…I upped my sartorial ante by wearing my maxi dress second hand find from Olympia, WA a few summers ago. Purchased all due to your blog posts coupled with an exchange of comments where you offered your encouragement. I feel soooo good wearing this outfit!
Cheers,
Laurie
Oh, that's nice, what a lovely description, Laurie. You know I love my matchy! Yay, good for you! I bet you felt amazing, swanning about in it. I remember that, when you bought it!!
DeleteI've no problem with wearing only once per season either :-) That said, it's lovely to see that fabulous Greetje dress again. And no, unfortunately I haven't got a BYB, and I'm pretty envious of yours! xxx
ReplyDeleteWe have to spread the love around for our dress collections, right, Ann? Sending you good vibes for finding a BYB!
DeleteLove the dress on you. As you have a waist, you can wear a big belt like that. I think it adds interest to the dress too. Brightens it up.
ReplyDeleteBecause my waist is extremely short and a little bit wide, I don't wear big belts anymore. They make me look rather stupid.
Greetje
Yes, but I'm short, so it's hips, belt, boobs, with no space between them! I have to watch my proportions, or I'll be swallowed by the volume.
DeleteAw, what about a hip belt?
That dress is wonderful on you, the more voluminous the better when it comes to frocks! xxx
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