I never wear black and white together. And I certainly didn’t own a black and white dress.(and then I remembered this dress, haha) But one is never to old to learn right? But first what’s been on my mind.
It has been incredibly hot in the Netherlands. A lot of heat records were broken with temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius. While we actually had quite a bad spring and the beginning of the summer wasn’t much better either. Little sun, lots of clouds but no rain. While of course we had a super summer last year. But this season it is also very dry again, just like last year. You see dead trees and shrubs everywhere. The plants who just made it last year, now collapse under the drought.
Animals in the gardens that are struggling, think of hedgehogs, mice, birds. We have already found the necessary dead mice, moles and birds this year. If there finally is a rain shower, it is not enough to restore nature. The soil is just to dry. Fortunately, we have a very animal-friendly garden, with everywhere containers of water and places where animals can shelter or get food. But nature is weird. I’m curious what kind a winter we will get. I’m not going to make it harder than it is and keep on talking about the climate, others can do that much better. I’m going to talk about my outfit now.
My (not) first black and white dress
With that heat I prefer to wear a dress. One that fits nicely around your body and certainly doesn’t pinch anywhere. I never wear, oh no, never say never, almost never wear black and white together. I’ve said it before, I feel a bit like a waitress when I do. But I couldn’t resist this one, you understand that right? A super simple dress with v neck and elegance.
Black and white striped dress
You can actually combine all colors with a black and white striped dress. So it was actually hardest to decide which color I wanted to wear on this dress. Years and years ago I also wore a lot of cobalt blue, in addition to black of course. Together with black and white I think that is a wonderful combination. But I don’t have any cobalt blue. Oops, I feel a shopping afternoon coming up!
But I felt like wearing green! So I picked my green denim jacket and the green espadrilles. Added green earrings, these I have for years but they are the perfect shade of green. I can see the difference in my face tint when I wear these or another shade of green, these are perfect. And a green statement ring.
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My favorite of last week is: Katie of Hello Katie Girl
If someone can play with color it’s this woman!
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How pretty! You were born to wear and model dresses, with those long shapely legs and that great figure. Your green jacket and accessories take that darling dress to a new level.
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Oh that is so very kind of you! Thanks Leslie!
Nancy you look amazing in black white strided dress. Good you found it.
We feed our squirrels … and there are many birds … nuts and water every day.
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Good on you! Thanks Tina!
I don’t know why you held off sharing this dress Nancy. I looks fantastic on you. I agree about the weather, it’s turning very weird isn’t it? xx
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It is, but I’m not sad about it. As it looks now we will have fabulous weather when we are in the UK! Thanks Laurie!
I really like the vertical stripes on the dress and the jacket – you look so put together and professional! Have a great weekend!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thanks Kellyann! Have a great weekend!
I am a big fan of black and white and this dress looks so very good on you. Pretty much any colour works as an accent.
Your Summer sounds more like a typical Australian Summer with its extreme heat and dry conditions.
Many thanks for hosting Nancy, enjoy your week end.
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This is the second Summer that is weird for the Netherlands. We have a heat wave now again! Thanks Jill!
Love this outfit. That jacket is such a pretty color and goes great with the black and white striped dress.
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Thanks Julie!
I love the added jacket to this black and white dress! The color combo is so chic. Thanks so much for the link up!
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Thanks Kathrine!
Pinned! Fabulous dress and lovely shade of green that does suit you. LiseL
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Thank you very much!
This is such a chic combo! Love the addition of green to this black and white look!
Jill – Doused in Pink
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Thanks Jill!
What a cute striped dress, I like the denim jacket and touch of colour with it! 🙂
Our winter has been very stage too – quite a few days around 30 degrees which is spring/summer like for us! I hope it doesn’t mean our summer will be hot also, the weeks of 40 degree heatwaves can get so tiring!
Thank you for the link up!
Hope that you have had a great week and have a nice weekend ahead of you 🙂
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Yes we had 40 degrees too, it’s not good. Also not for nature. Thanks Mica!
The green you chose is so pretty with the B&W. I don’t own anything in that combo either. I do like it with bright pink or red, though. Have a great weekend, stay cool!
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Yes, any color would work! Thanks Kim!
I’m surprised you haven’t worn black and white together – I love that combination! Your green denim jacket and earrings look perfect with the dress. It’s hot this weekend in the UK, hooray!
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Yes the weather is fabulous now isn’t it! Enjoy!
Nancy, I love this dress! The lines and the cut are super flattering. And I always like black and white with a splash of color. But black pants and a white top…that makes me feel like a waitress! This green denim jacket is adorable. And I love, love, love, the green wedges. I hope all of your little outdoor creatures stay hydrated!
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
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Thanks Shelbee!
That jacket is the perfect compliment to your black and white striped dress!!!
XOXO
http://www.coasttocoast2.com
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Thanks Lisa!
You look amazing in that black and white dress! I love those earrings with it! Great look.
https://colorandgrace.com/
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Thank you Grace!
I really like this striped dress! It looks great with the jacket and espadrilles.
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Thanks Jennie!
This would be a good one to try with my black and white dress. Thanks for hosting today Nancy, Happy weekend. J
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Yes it would! Thanks Jacqui!
great color combo!
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Thank you!
You always have the best dresses Nancy, love this stripe one.
Nora
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Thank you very much Nora!
What a pretty look! I wouldn’t have thought of green to pair with it but it is lovely!
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
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Thanks Mireille!
Nancy, that shade of green is the perfect complement to your black and white dress. And you do not look like a waitress! Haha! Weather has been strange all over the planet, hasn’t it? Who knows what fall will bring.
Have a wonderful weekend, my friend!
xx Darlene
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I hope for a sunny one!Thanks Darlene!
I see why you have that black and white dress…it is fab! And I also don’t normally wear black and white.
I love that you paired it with green.
Our summer has been really hot and we had a totally lame and late spring, it felt like a very prolonged winter. They say this winter is going to be colder than normal for us here. Something to NOT look forward to.
Climate change is real, that’s for sure.
suzanne
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Yes it is and it is scary! Thanks Suzanne!
I absolutely adore that dress Nancy, and you accessorized it perfectly with green! Love those espadrille sandals too! Incidentally, I also wore a black and white dress recently. It will appear in my next post! xxx
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Thanks Ann! I will be looking for dresses that you wear! You name them frocks? In the shops in Brighton! Hope to find such a treasure!
Linking up my dress/post from yesterday, Nancy! Thank you for hosting, and thanks for having me. 🙂
I LOVE your black and white dress. I’ve really gotten into black and white patterned clothing over the past few years. I have several black and white patterned dresses (they do not look like waitress uniforms, get over that, ha ha), skirts, tops, sweaters, pants, shoes, you name it, I have it!). They are so versatile, because – like you say – they go with every colour! I would also do red with this dress, or yellow or a baby blue, even a rusty-orange to make it more fall-like. I do love the gorgeous shade of green (almost like jade) that you’re doing with it – an unexpected combo!
We are seeing weird weather patterns here in Canada too – in my province (BC, the west coast), forest fires are destroying so much of the old-growth forest, and casting smoky palls over the coastal cities. I’m so glad you are taking care of your garden and its inhabitants.
Happy weekend, my dear!
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Oh Sheila! I feel really honored that you made the effort to link up! Thank you! It’s such delite to see your amazing outfits!
oh i like these shades of green on you Nancy! Your jacket is a very pretty pine green. I love the direction of the stripes in your dress, fits like a dream!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
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Thank you very much Jess!
I think you look gorgeous in this fabby and fun dress!! The green jacket and other accessories are something I just love to bits!! Great that you leave water for your wildlife – here in Australia we have constant drought and we are losing many rare species to climate change … we facing challenging times!! Have a wonderful weekend!
Donna ??♀️❤️?
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That is awful isn’t it Donna! The climate is very strange the last few years. It’s scary and horrific if animals suffer from it.
Green was a lovely color to add to this dress! It fits you so well and is very flattering!
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Thanks Laura!
How gorgeous you look again Nancy. I am far more careful with colours and would stick to the safe black/white colour scheme, maybe adding a bit of red or yellow on my bolder days (you know I am bold in different ways than in wearing very colourful outfits) and I am always in awe when others are more daring. I like the added green and absolutely love the jacket itself. You must wear it often I assume. Enjoy the next bit of very summerly summer in Holland! Love, Lieske
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Thanks Lieske! We have a heatwave now! And next week we are of to the UK for a few days! What a fabulous time to have a holiday! And after that Gerben starts with a new company!
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Thank you!
I love this look, Nancy! And your hair looks gorgeous pulled back like that! I have a similar-patterned maxi (with a similar neckline) and I’ve never tried it with a moto jacket. I only have one in black, though, and probably need to consider finding one in a color because I love that addition of color (and the shoes and earrings)! Beautiful job with this styling and you look gorgeous! And thanks for another wonderful linkup!
Ruth
http://www.VogueFauxReal.com
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Thank you very much for your lovely comment Ruth! That is very kind of you!
I love your black and white dress. The jacket has a beautiful green jacket which doesn’t compete with the dress but nicely complement it. Great look.
Anna
http://www.glamadventure.com
You look so gorgeous in that striped dress. I also really like the jacket you have paired with with. You’re a beauty and this is such a feminine look. I pinned your look on Pinterest under inspiring looks and also Katie’s look from the last link up, I just love her floral dress.
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Oh you are so very kind! Thanks Ivana!
Love the jacket with the dress Nancy. And I hope you’re getting a reprieve from the heat. Those poor animals that haven’t found their way to your garden!
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Thanks Chrissy!
Love this look on you so much Nancy! Beautifully styled with the crop jacket!
xx
Suzanne
http://www.AskSuzanneBell.com
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Thank you very much!
I love the dress Nancy! I usuallly play it safe with red accessories when I wear a black and white outfit but the sage green looks fab! Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
http://www.style-splash.com
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And cobalt blue looks fantastic too I think. Thanks Emma!
Beautiful dress, Nancy 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at The Weekend Blog Hop. Hope you can join us tomorrow 🙂
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Thanks Claire!