Isn’t this a fab combination? A green jumper with cream trousers. The jumper is a gift from my friend Sabine, who was getting rid of clothes she wasn’t wearing anymore. Sabine is a size smaller than I am so I thought nothing would fit. However this Essentiel Antwerp jumper was rather large on her, which is why she didn’t wear it much. My win. I love Essentiel Antwerp clothes.
Below: I tried it on at home and sent Sabine this photo. She replied immediately with a smile: “You’ve got it on backwards. Not that it matters as I used to wear it both ways.” It explained why the fit was a bit off.
I did the photo shoot for the blog with Janna (her Instagram account is @Timelessstyle.nl) and we had a pleasant half day together. We were supposed to go to an old area of Amsterdam, but it was raining cats and dogs (when does it not rain? So sick and tired of all this rain). Janna suggested to shoot at a big and luxurious department store called the Bijenkorf (bee hive).
Below: We started with cappuccinos of course. Chatted and chatted right till after lunch, so we didn’t move from our seats for several hours.
It was time to take some photos. First I took this head-to-toe shot (and many more) of Janna.
Below: Janna, looking at designer brand Jacquemus.
Below: Then we moved on to another area to take photos of my outfit. These ME+EM trousers you have seen many times. (Link to original post with these trousers and a bright pink jumper. Still one of my favourite outfits.)
As you can see, there are buttons and buttonholes on the sides of the trouser legs to shorten the length to just above the ankle. The link in the previous sentence shows you this length.
The necklace is Angela Caputi.
Below: Another shot near the terrace. I did some photo shopping as these doors definitely needed another coat of paint. Pffff…what a poor sight; and for such an expensive store.
Below: The back of the outfit. I am standing in front of a Lego scale model of the department store.
Below: Janna caught me in an awkward position. I am wearing a top underneath the jumper and you can see the hem of it through the trouser fabric. I hate that. Will pay more attention to that.
Below: Close-up of the back.
Below: Same jumper but this time with a different necklace and worn with wide cream trousers. I could have done another blog post to show it off, but decided it wasn’t different enough.
What happened in my life this week
When visiting mum I could fix something with the hearing-aid technician and I took mum for a stroll, followed by a cup of hot chocolate in the nearby restaurant.
Below: Mum in the restaurant.
Below: I was wearing this outfit. (Link to original post.)
We had lunch with our friends Marcel and Maurits, starting with coffee. Such an enjoyable couple of hours.
Below: Wore this outfit to go to lunch. (Link to original post with this outfit.)
Below: Walking back home we saw this beautiful sign. Knowing how you love old buildings, Dutch architecture etc., I took a photo.
Below: Another outfit which I wore this week. My wide black trousers with a white sweatshirt and a green/black scarf for warmth.
Below: This is quite the outfit week. Here is another one I wore. Husband Ron likes it a lot. The photo doesn’t do it justice, so here is the link to the original post.
Had another photo shoot with Loes and suddenly we had sunny weather. YAY.
Below: Marcella came round for a cup of cappuccino. She is wearing a teddy jacket underneath her coat in the same burgundy colour as the belt. Clever.
Greetje
I loved all these outfits they are all so stylish. you always have a knac for knowing what looks good together.
Nothing could be farther from the truth than saying I have a knac for knowing what looks good together.
Usually a stylist in the shop puts my outfits together. Sometimes a friend. And yes, there are occasions where I managed to come up with a great new outfit from my own wardrobe, but really that is a struggle and nobody believes me.
So many great outfits! You were committed to dressing well this week!
I love the cream trousers and the fact that the length is adjustable. I will follow the link to see them in the original post.
Yes, I was quite pleased with myself for creating this combination. At least it is something different than jeans.
I also prefer the sweater/jumper worn backwards – I was reminded again this past week at how awesome Essentiel Antwerp clothing is (I wore my PANK dress). I might have done a contrast boots (dark green) or an orange shoe just to further match the sweater (ha, you know me – I love matchy).
Good to see your mum, and your lovely friends.
I will try green boots as I do have them, but the heel is higher, so I don’t know whether the trousers won’t look too short. I don’t have orange shoes (envy yours) but I do have orange boots, hah! I might try those. I just don’t think I should wear a different colour orange bag with shiny, patent leather orange boots.
Hello You
Lovely outfits again, you’re really nailing lately….except – here it comes …- for the outfit you wore when lunching with friends. Dear heart, what were you thinking finishing off skinny, cuffed trousers with those clunky boots? But, from the knees up, still looking’ good.
As does Mama. What a wonder she is. Here’s a hug from me for her and 9/10 for this week’s outfits. Fair enough?
Have a good week and enjoy the dry weather.
Gee x
Hahaha Gee, the leather trousers aren’t skinny. They are cuffed but more of a jogging style. And the clunky boots are very much on trend. Not that it matters, but I like that trend. I like the juxtaposition it creates. It is a style that you like or not.
Now I am off again with husband and dog to enjoy the sun while it lasts.
I like this sweater and I like the combination with the cream pants. And, it’s true, it looks beautiful both ways.
I still would only wear it with the solid colour at the front, the way it was designed, because it fits better that way.
The outfit is lovely! Everything works so well together. It’s a really good jumper. I’m envious of those adjustable length pants!
Glad to see your Mum looking so well. And nice to see you had a nice meeting with Janna.
It is a good thing I don’t live in London as I would be bankrupt with a shop like ME+EM. Lisa took me there the weekend all three of us met.
Love all of the outfits. Your jewelry really enhances.
I am very much an accessory woman. A bit like a magpie and not only for shiny things. I have a lot (understatement).
You are killing it with the outfits!!!
Love this sweater and how you styled it.
Oh thanks Sue. Actually, it was not that difficult.
How lovely to see your mum! She looks great. What a great collection of outfits this week, Greetje. I have always loved those cuffed cream trousers on you; this outfit is so special with your accessories picking up the colours in the sweater. So chic! And the cream boots make your legs look even longer.
You spotted it right Cynthia. I purposely chose those boots to elongate my legs, but also because the heel is the right height for the trousers. With that bit of orange in the sleeve of the jumper it was a no-brainer to get my orange necklaces and bag out to join.
I think I like your first instinct, wear the sweater backwards. Thanks for the picture of the sign, I love old and antique things like that. Our winter, which for
most of my life has meant snow and lots of it, seems to be more like yours
this year. Only one really light snow fall, gone by the next day. Times are changing.
When I wear the jumper backwards, it doesn’t fit properly. Wearing the solid colour at the front, allows me to bring out my necklaces.
Climate is changing for sure. Heaven help us.
Love the outfit with the green sweater and cream pants. The way you accessorized it with the necklace and purse are perfect!
Have a great week.
This time, creating the outfit was pretty easy. The jumper begged for one of my orange necklaces and the orange bag was a no-brainer too. I chose cream boots because I knew the colour would elongate my legs and the were the right height for the trousers.
Greetje,
You look so very nice! I love the green jumper and am stealing those pants!
Silver boots are going to really stand out in the coming seasons, and you already have yours!
It won’t be long until we’re in spring clothes, here we wear spring colors and prints with jackets around April first.
Your mother looks good. I know she enjoyed her walk and hot chocolate.
Not only do I have silver boots, I already had them last year. I love metallic shoes and boots. They are so easy to combine.
Very striking sweater, and you accessorized it perfectly.
love love love this pullover and pants etc. You could walk the streets in Milan and fit right in…as usual you wear it well…
Elizabeth
Love all the outfits you, your mom, and your friends are wearing in these photos! Your great collection of accessories really makes your outfits look special!
I do have a lot of accessories. They always come in handy. The more arty an accessory is (like the Angela Caputi necklace) the more longevity it has.
Oh I don’t know Elizabeth. Women in Milan are usually dressed to the nines. They are far more elegant than I am. But I thank you for the compliment.
Thank you Joan. The front being a solid colour gives me the opportunity to bring out the necklaces.
Leuke blog weer! Ik vind zelf de outfit met de zwart leren broek en het ecru-kleurige jasje erg leuk. Welke je aanhad met een lunch met drie mannen!
Die vind ik zelf ook heel leuk. En ik ben daar best trots op want ik heb die outfit geheel zelf verzonnen.
Great outfits! I really like the featured one, but I think my favorite is the white sweatshirt, wide black trousers, and (flat) white trainers — very chic and sporty.
I wasn’t sure about the green/black scarf with the white sweatshirt and the wide black trousers. I always feel I look as if I have a cold.
Oh, I love the outfit that you have featured. I don’t fully understand what makes an outfit really shine but this one really does. My second favorite is the one with the wide black trousers – so cool! Very enjoyable post, seeing all of the outfits.
Believe it or not, but I don’t fully understand what makes an outfit really shine either. The comments of my readers often surprise me.
Love, love, love that sweater and necklace. I’m sure I would wear the solid side to the front, too.
Wearing it this way, the jumper fits better and I can add a necklace for interest. Win-win.