What do you think? Is this blue and yellow dress a bit too elegant for me? Or perhaps for my lifestyle? It is by Herzen’s Angelegenheit and I bought it heavily reduced at Lab Women’s Clothing. Initially I wanted to wear it with my black Vic Matié sneakers (with the ruffle, see this post). But when I tried it at home, it didn’t work. The dress was too wide to wear with bulky sneakers; at least to my taste. So I looked at all my high heels and opted for an entirely different colour. It means having 4 colours in one outfit (something I strive for) and it is not so predictable. These green Marks & Spencer shoes are pretty comfortable; I might actually wear this dress haha. All joking aside, I do think it is an elegant dress that suits me.
What’s fake in this post?
I have a confession to make. After I had seen the photos again of the younger me, at the age of 35 (at the end of this post), I couldn’t bear looking at all the black spots on my legs which I got from sunbathing. My own fault, I know. I decided to have them removed this winter (how vain) and I am getting ahead on that by removing all those spots from my legs in Photoshop. Only one photo escaped from my editing rage because I thought the spots weren’t that visible. You may hunt for that one LOL.
My friend Marjolein offered to come to my house and we were going to create different outfits with what is already in my wardrobe. We didn’t think we could do the planned photo shoot as the weather forecast was pretty grim. She turned up at my house bringing perfect weather. We dashed outside with the camera and went ahead with the shoot. She is such a considerate and helpful friend.
Below: Marjolein imitates a strong man.
Below: With flowers in the background.
Below: This is a very nice neighbourhood. The (rent) houses are under protection of the city because of its architecture.
Below: The houses have a very distinct look. The city council makes sure all the hedges are trimmed the same way. Looks like it’s due again.
Below: Marjolein wanted to take this shot with a lot of green fronded street in the background. Of course at that moment a man and woman started to chat right in the middle of the pavement, ‘parking’ a bike next to them. As I have experienced that most people are willing to do what you ask them to, if you ask them nicely and it is within their power, I went up to them and explained. They immediately moved. Kind people.
Below: Wearing gold plated earrings by Lara Design. Very simple ones, just a little bar, as I thought the dress was ‘busy’ enough. The brooch is from the Max Mara outlet in Turin and weighty enough to keep the dress down at the front.
Below: I really like this photo, leaning against the fence of someone’s house.
Below: Marjolein found a great way of showing off the Dries van Noten bag. On the arm of an angel.
Below: Then the goofing around started. Marjolein at the little playground in the area.
Below: Just showing off that I can lift my leg this high while wearing high heels. Is this elegant? Is this charming? I think not LOL.
Below: And neither is this.
Below: At one of the local flower shops. This is a lot more elegant.
Below: This cat however, trumps me in beauty.
That’s it, folks.
What happened in my life this week
Saturday I met Marita (below) for coffee and as usual, I asked the waitress to take our photo. We intended to have our legs in the picture as well, but the waitress preferred the ceiling (not in the photo anymore). Well, taking creative photos is not in her job description and the cappuccino was very good.
Sunday Ron and I visited mum. We did all sorts of little chores like renewing the runners on the curtain rail of her glass curtains upstairs, to name an odd one. She is now moving around a bit more and she said that the pain in her foot was a little less than the day before. Fingers crossed. Every morning and evening someone comes in to put on or take off her elastic compression stocking. Ron suggested to have dinner with mum and he made a really nice salad with cold turkey and baked potatoes. Mum loved it.
Monday I started with the preparations for my holiday to Spain as I am a planner. I am not a person who just throws a couple of random things in a suitcase the night before leaving (horror to me). Making little lists what not to forget etc. It would drive some people crazy but gives me peace of mind.
The rest of the week you have to miss as I am too busy with the holiday. And no video either. Don’t complain as you have your outfit post.
Greetje
Love this dress, Greetje, and I really like that you tried green shoes with it. Like other commenters, I would also have added a bit more green somewhere else to pull it in.
Great pics! I like the silly ones. I have never noticed marks on your legs, but you do you! Whatever makes you happy.
Glad to hear your Mum is doing better!
Thanks for your comment. I have read it, but I have to be quick with my reply as I have sooooo much to do after returning from my lovely holiday. I thought about green earrings but they interfered with the brooch (IMO).
Love this dress on you and the green shoes are brilliant. Unexpected and fun, for interest post a pic in dress with yellow shoes, it will be boring and too normal
If I remember, I will post a photo of the dress with yellow shoes.
Hmmm, comments on the green shoes, I think I would have tried green earrings or a green broach to ground the shoes. Cute dress, looks like it would be fun to wear. Have fun in Spain!
Thanks for your comment. I have read it, but I have to be quick with my reply as I have sooooo much to do after returning from my lovely holiday. I thought about green earrings but they interfered with the brooch (IMO).
Going to Spain sounds great! Hope you share some photos. I am glad your Mom is home and doing better.
Yes mum is doing much better. Spain was ever so nice and yes I will share photos but it will take a while.
I love the dress, I love the print and the design of the bottom of the skirt, very beautiful. I also like your green shoes combined with it, and I think it is not too elegant for you, because I think you are a very elegant woman and I like to see you with more ladylike aspects, although I often joke about your jeans and your legs.
I know. And you will be pleased to hear that I have acquired a lot of dresses and a skirt in Spain.
What a great dress. Perfect for summer. I love that you added the green shoes as a pop of color to the outfit. So fun and unexpected. Great look.
Thanks for your comment. I have read it, but I have to be quick with my reply as I have sooooo much to do after returning from my lovely holiday.
I love this dress on you and would wear sneakers (different ones to those bulky black ones of yours that I love), or a flat barely there sandal. You must wear this dress again, very fresh and modern. Is it cool material?
Hmmm… I just bought barely dress gold sandals which are pretty flat. Perhaps I could wear those with it. Although I always prefer a high heel with a dress.
Those gold sandals sound like they may be just the ticket 🙂 (Do you know this funny old english saying?)
Flat shoes and dress = modern 😉 and your knee will be happier too. Just saying though, you do you!! I do like it with the green shoes btw. Don’t think I mentioned that before.
I knew the expression but I forgot so thanks for reminding me.
Flat shoes…more and more of these are creeping into my wardrobe. They will never have my love and always be a necessity.
The green shoes with this dress knows likers and disapprovers.
I love your fun dress and your as usual funny comments. But I can’t help but comment on your legs and the brown spots. When you mentioned in last week’s post that you “only” sunbathed for an hour, I was very concerned for you. I would think that much sun would be damaging to your fair skin, and if you’re getting brown spots, that’s surely your body’s cry for help that you need to take better care of it. I’ve never understood why some women think it’s good to be out baking themselves so long. Too much sun leads to wrinkles and worse, skin cancer. It ages you prematurely. Keep telling us your great stories and modeling your fun fashions. I hope you realize you don’t have to bake yourself to look good!
Thanks for your comment. I have read it, but I have to be quick with my reply as I have sooooo much to do after returning from my lovely holiday. And about the baking in the sun…I hear you and I know all about it.
I don’t think the dress is too elegant for you at all. I would not have thought to wear green shoes with it but that seems to fit your style.
So glad to hear that your mum seems to be improving!
Like you, I am definitely a planner and a list maker.
Thanks for your comment. I have read it, but I have to be quick with my reply as I have sooooo much to do after returning from my lovely holiday.
The dress is gorgeous, to me very you.
The type of dress you could wear anywhere, just changing the accessories.
Love love love the pop of colour in the shoes, so you, taking it that much further.
Love receiving your posts, look forward to them each week.
Enjoy your holiday.
Thanks for your comment. I have read it, but I have to be quick with my reply as I have sooooo much to do after returning from my lovely holiday. And thanks for being such a loyal reader.
I am glad your mom is doing better. Oh I loved the comment about no complaining. haha Have fun and hopefully you will tell us about your trip. (if you want).
I will tell you about my trip but it will take a while. Thanks for your comment. I have read it, but I have to be quick with my reply as I have sooooo much to do after returning from my lovely holiday.
I love this dress on you. The green shoes with it are very now. I would go with more neutral heels, or flats or more ‘dainty’ white sneakers to be more casual…and maybe wearing navy leggings under it sometimes.
List-makers and planners unite!!! I start early too, although I am still usually deciding on clothes at the last minute and I always take too much. My late husband would just throw a few things in his suitcase the night before – drove me crazy!
Thanks for your comment. I have read it, but I have to be quick with my reply as I have sooooo much to do after returning from my lovely holiday. I change at the last minute too and I take too much.
I like the dress. I think it suits your personality. It doesn’t photograph as “elegant” but the fabric may actually be a more dressy fabric. I’m not a 4 color gal, so I’d stick to navy or yellow shoes, or even tan shoes. What about wearing flats with the dress? That would give it a casual edge. As usual, I always look forward to your posts and photos. Have a wonderful visit in Spain!
Thanks for your comment. I have read it, but I have to be quick with my reply as I have sooooo much to do after returning from my lovely holiday.
I love the blue and yellow dress. It really suits you. Not sure about the green shoes, but, if you like them, go for it!
Glad your mom is feeling better. Have a wonderful time in Spain!
Thanks for your comment. I have read it, but I have to be quick with my reply as I have sooooo much to do after returning from my lovely holiday.
I love the green shoes with the dress!! Such fun to see you and Marjolein enjoying the photo shoot. I am so glad to hear that your mom feels some improvement.
Thanks for your comment. I have read it, but I have to be quick with my reply as I have sooooo much to do after returning from my lovely holiday.
I too plan ahead before a trip and packing!!!! I usually pack a whole week ahead, or at least, I lay everything on the bed before I put it in the suitcase. I also make lists so I don’t forget anything. I learned not to pack a lot of fussy or dressy clothes because this is a busy trip to see my special needs sister, so by the end of the day, I really don’t care what I wear. She wears me out and we will be there a whole week.
I can so understand what you are saying. If you are tired and worn-out, you don’t care anymore.
I had that with the heat as well. When the sweat is streaming down your face and making your hair stick, you think “What’s the point of putting make-up on/putting a fancy dress on/washing my hair? You want comfort and no bother.
Oh, Greetje, I just ADORE the green shoes with this. In fact, I’m going to share with my email readers this post sometime this week.
It is so young and refreshing!!!
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Oh, I am flattered. Nikki of Midlifechic is my rol model in this.
Send me a link to your post if you will.
This dress suits you beautifully! I loved that doomed Boden midi dress, but the shape and length of this one is much, much better on you. I like the green shoes with it, but yellow would be pretty, too. Would you consider a pair of streamlined white sneakers with it?
I’m a planner and a list-maker, too. I finally made a master list of items I always take with me that saves me a bit of time and anxiety.
I’m weirdly curious about this runner for glass curtains….I can’t picture it and wonder if it’s something we don’t have in the States.
Safe travels!
Hey Greetje, I hope you don’t mind if I jump in here. What’s the point of being an American who speaks Dutch if I can’t share my knowledge?! Wendy, glass curtains are what we would call ‘sheers’. So, the curtains that go next to the glass to prevent people from seeing in. Hope that helps!
Thanks Bren. Of course you can always jump in. That is what social media is for. I have emailed your reply to Wendy too. Just in case she didn’t return to this post.
Thanks Bren, that makes perfect sense the way you describe them. When I read “glass curtains”, I pictured strings of little glass beads. Ha!
And thank you for notifying me of Brent’s comment. I wouldn’t have seen it otherwise.❤️
I tried black sneakers with it and hated it. But that is me. Loads of other women will wear it like that and feel beautiful.
How do you say that? Each to his own?
A runner for glass curtains is what we call it in the Netherlands. It is just one of these rolling things you attach to the curtain rail to put the hooks in so you can pull the curtains open or close them.
Love the dress but consider it more casual than elegant..As much as I like your green shoes I’m thinking the yellow ones you wore last week would look very nice with the dress…I did not realize that Marks &Spencer had such lovely shoes..
I suppose green shoes or yellow shoes is just a matter of taste. The yellow ones were nice too, but I wanted something unexpected.
I think the dress is really cute, but I’m not sure about the green shoes with it.
Those gardens are so lovely! All of that green….sigh.
Hope you’re having a fabulous time in Spain!!
Ah well darling, we are all different and I love that you express your doubts. You know how much I appreciate honesty.