After all the colours of the past few weeks, I’m ready to show you a black shirtdress. I’m actually not a fan of shirtdresses at all. I don’t really know why. I think I usually find them unshapely. And since I already have a unshapeless figure, such a dress does nothing for me. But I was doing some shopping at Zara, online, and scrolling around when I saw this black shirtdress. I thought, I’ll add it in my cart and then see how the it works. Well, you see, I kept it!
Black shirtdress in all her simplicity
What I like so much about this black shirtdress is that you can tighten it at the waist, which gives you a little more figure. And while I often see other women wearing a shirtdress over trousers or skirts, I never liked that look. But I’ve already tried it with this skirt and I think it looks great on a black skirt! So I can also wear it in fall with a shirt underneath. And I will show you soon how I wore it with boyfriend jeans.
I’ve decided that my hideous upper arms won’t bother me anymore. I am not going to try to hide them anymore. You just have to do with it. I exercise 4 times a week, I apply body lotion twice a day, I’m almost 58, I am done! So I bare my ugly arms, I’ll go sleeveless if I want to!
How I love black and gold!
I think gold and black are one of the most beautiful combinations and I fell head over heels for these cuffs. Since I got my tattoo I no longer wear a watch, ring or bracelets on that arm. I think that distracts too much from the tattoo and looks too much for me. Yes, minimalist at heart! That’s me. But I am making a exception for these beauties. Gosh I love cuffs and these are so very pretty. Simple, golden, and easy to wear.
I wanted to wear golden sandals with this dress, but I think I already sold them…. I make decisions to quick, I am very impulsive. And I have often that I regret that I sold something or gave it away. Oh well, that’s life for me. These sandals will do. They feel like wearing slippers, so good. This black shirtdress needs some accessories, so multiple necklaces and golden loops are needed. I am very happy with this dress and my arms didn’t bother me at all. Progress!!
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Nancy what a good buy. You look gorgeous in this black shirtdress and gold to black is a good idea. 💕
Happy weekend! 😁
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Thank you Tina, enjoy your weekend!
What a fabulous find! And yay for showing your bare arms! I think you look amazing and I agree that those cuffs are so beautiful. Black and gold is a perfect match!
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Thank you very much Kathrine!
You look amazing in this dress. I’ve never liked shirt dresses on me either, but I too think I’ve got a shapeless body.
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Haha, a lot of women seem to think they are shapeless. Perhaps we aren’t!
Oh my goodness, Nancy, you have lovely arms! And this dress really does look amazing on you. I think shirt dresses can be difficult to style for most body shapes. I tend to wear mine as jackets because of the shapelessness of both the dress and my body. I am glad you decided to try this shirt dress because it is gorgeous on you with your beautiful golden cuffs! Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.
Shelbee
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Thank you very much my friend!
That dress was meant for you! It looks so good!
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Thanks Laura!
I love this dress and your gold accessories. I also think that you look beautiful, and I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!
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Thanks Caroline, enjoy your Sunday!
I love a good shirt dress and this one is fabulous! I love your gold cuffs!
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Thank you very much Jill!
This shirtdress is gorgeous on you! And of course in your signature black color, it’s perfect.
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Thank you very much Sally!
Nancy, love your shirt dress with some shape, it looks great on you! You gold jewelry is the perfect accent-Wonder Woman cuffs! A simple black dress like that is such a versatile wardrobe basic, because it is a blank canvas and you can do so much with it! Enjoy your weekend and thanks for sharing and the link up party!
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It rally is a blank canvas, perfectly said! Thanks Di!
Your arms look absolutely fine! I will say I need to do a little arm workout weekly, but I am so lazy and don’t make the time for it… I love this dress: the fit is really nice and the cinched waist and details on it make it so very good!
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THanks Mireille. I work out a lot and train my arms, but it is more my skin that is uggly.
I think your bare arms look fabulous! I am not usually a fan of shirtdresses either but this one had lots of fun details that make it look updated for the now and not dated like many of them can. I can’t wait to see the other ways you style it.
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Thank you very much Joanne!
I think you’ve got to rethink the whole shirtdress thing, Nancy, as it looks absolutely amazing on you! xxx
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I might Ann, but only the ones with a waist. Thanks!
You can never go wrong with a classic black dress—I can totally understand why you kept this one! Looks perfect on you!
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Thank you very much Cheryl!
That’s a stunning dress Nancy, a take you anywhere, keep it forever type of dress!!
Nothing the matter with your arms, and at 58 you’re a mere chicken!!!
Pamela
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Hahaha, oh thank you and I am still two weeks away from 58!
Love this shirtdress on you Nancy. Perfect with the gold cuffs and sandals.
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Thank you Alison!
This is such a versatile piece and I am sure you will wear it a ton! I love the cinched waist, so flattering.
I hope you are having a great week so far!
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Yes that is a bonus. Thanks Amber!
Hi Nancy!
I love a great shirtdress! I think I have many. You always look so chic in black , and I love that you can accent the waist. Looks great. I have a few black pieces I acquired this year.
Have a great weekend!
jess xx
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Thanks Jess!
This shirt dress has a fabulous shape to it, Nancy. Definitely a winner,
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Jodie
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Thanks Jodie!
Love a shirt dress and love this one. It’s so cool. You’ll be able to wear it in autumn too with a jumper or tee shirt underneath it. Thanks for hosting the link up today Jacqui x
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Thanks Jacqui.
Love the update on the black shirtdress! It’s fantastic how you’ve made it work with your figure and styled it with such chic accessories. Embracing those sleeveless looks is empowering and looks great on you. Here’s to more stylish experiments! 🌟
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Thank you very much Melody!
Looking very nice there. Thanks for hosting and I hope that you have a wonderful week.
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Thanks Patrick!