For the series The thrifty Six it was my turn to choose a theme, a few months ago, and I wanted to show this dress again so I chose Fools Gold. I’m having so much trouble styling this golden dress. Or maybe it’s just that this dress doesn’t suit me. But I like it so much. Why is this dress working against me so much? Please tell me…
- I am very sorry that I haven’t been posting and commenting reguarly for the last three weeks. I had to make some changes because of my health. If you want to know more you can email me, but for now I just leave it like that here on the blog. I am going to post less, only the Friday’s and my monthly series. And sometimes another post if I feel like it, but I stopped with Throwback Tuesday. Not because I want to, I need to. We all treasure our blogs and we all are very passionate about it. But I have to think about my health.
Why do I want to wear a golden dress!
I’ve always loved gold. Quite early in puberty, I preferred wearing gold jewelry to silver. Silver has never been my thing. I also love clothes with gold in it, or a gold jacket or cardigan or something like that. You may know my golden ankle boots, I love them. I also once had golden sneakers and a gold colored jacket. Fantastic!
So this dress immediately attracted me. Although I have to say that I would have liked a little more gold thread in it, in real it is also a bit more gold then it showes in the photos. And I love everything about this dress, the sleeves, the neckline, the lenght. But then the styling part!
How to wear a golden dress?
I had already worn this golden dress here with a jacket with gold thread in it. And those golden ankle boots. I think it’s a nice outfit, but it’s just not it. So I tried it this time with a off white blazer and my beloved white boots. I don’t think it looks great. In my eyes it’s okay.
The boots are fabulous, they look great underneath. But the blazer, no I don’t believe in it. I’ll just keep trying with this golden dress, going to wear it again with white sneakers. Or perhaps wear it as a skirt with a golden top over it? Maybe I’ll say yes(to the golden dress) to that!
The necklace gives me a sort of 70s feel, love it on a v-neck top or dress. And I adore this white statement ring. I like to pop out my sleeves underneath a blazer or cardigan. The clutch is a very old one I bought in Hastings at New Look. I want to go to Hastings!! Sorry, missing the UK a lot!
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Such a beautiful dress and you accessorized it perfectly!
xoxo
Lovely
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Thanks! That is very kind of you!
At our age health really is important Nancy. I learned of a friend in our age group that has become ill and you just never know what’s going to hit us at this age do we? I hope all is ok for you and you just go pamper yourself and enjoy life. Nancy. Love the blazer btw xx
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Thank you very much Laurie!
I think you styled the dress well with the blazer – you look terrific!
I am sorry to hear your health is causing you to step back from what you love. Your health is the #1 priority and I hope that whatever has happened will get better and that you can get back to doing what you love!
Take care my friend!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thank you very much Kellyann. I will keep on blogging but just on another slower level.
I love the look you’ve created, such a pretty dress. I hope that a slight slowing up will give you the opportunity to rest and recover Nancy. I will continue to enjoy your postings and really hope that you will soon be feeling stronger again.
Pamela
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Oh what a kind words Pamela! Thank you so much, I appreciate that a lot!
Lovely outfit Nancy. Love the addition of cream xx Jacqui
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Thank you very much Jacqui!
I completely understand why you have to pull back Nancy. I remember you saying on Insta that you were ending the link up but glad I can still see your looks here. Praying for peace in your heart as you navigate through this difficult time. I adore this dress and the white pieces you paired with it. Now I want a pair of white boots!
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I am not ending the Fancy Friday linkup Kathrine, just the Instagram roundup. It took so much of my time. The boots are fabulous right?
Taking care of our health should always be number one. I hope everything is okay and will be sending prayers. Your dress is gorgeous! I love the shimmer effect!
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Thank you very much Jill, I appreciate that a lot!
This is a beautiful dress on you and I like the blazer with it actually! Maybe it’s the photos you don’t like? I find my metallic pieces don’t show in photos like they do in real life, they always look a bit underwhelming in photos!
Thanks for the link up.
Hope you are having a great week 🙂 Don’t feel bad about needing some time off from the blog – health is always more important!
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Yes that is true, but also irl I have a hard time styling this dress. But I am loving it anyway!
I like the gold dress with white. With a dress like this I think it’s best to let it shine – no need for over complicated styling. It looks good! Take care of yourself, we won’t be going anywhere and you can do more blog posts when you feel better.
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That is very kind of you Gail, I appreciate your words a lot!
You look gorgeous in this dress, and I love the white boots. I’m sorry you’re still not feeling well.
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Thanks Amy, it’s already getting a bit better!
I love how you styled the dress here! Please take care of yourself! Hope that rest and having less on your plate will help you get back to feeling better.
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Thank you very much Mireille!
Such a pretty dress! I love gold too and prefer it over silver – in clothes and jewelry. I think the ladies thst are more “:cool toned” like the silver or that it is more complimentary with skin tone and hair. Love it with the boots!
jess xx
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Indeed, you and I are warm types and silver doesn’t match with that!
I totally understand you’re taking a step bag from blogging. It really can be hard work, even if we’re in the best of healths. Do take all the time you need, Nancy. Meanwhile, I’m sending hugs!
As for your gold dress, I do understand your dilemma. I would find it hard to style as well. Your white boots are magnificent, though. I’d say, keep on trying, it’s often a case of trial and error until you get something right! xxx
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Indeed! And thank you for your kind words Ann!
Love the way you styled this metallic dress with white and gold accessories! The dress is a great versatile cut that lends itself to lots of different stylings. Hope your health improves with rest. Managing a blog is a lot of work, so continuing what you love at a slower pace seem like a great solution. Have a good weekend and thanks for the link up!
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Thank you very much Di!
I love this entire outfit. Including the jacket and stunning dress. You look so lovely. I hope you are well?
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Thank you, I am feeling a bit better already!
That dress is so beautiful! I really like it with the blazer!
Tracy
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Thank you very much!
Nancy, I totally understand posting less to prioritize your health—I went down to once a week posts and it has made a huge difference. Good for you for putting your health first, and I hope you are able to rest and feel better!
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It does feel a lot more relaxed! Thanks for the support Cheryl!
Nancy you look wonderful! Of course, your health is important. I wish you all the best. ♥
Enjoy a relaxing weekend.
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Thank you very much Tina!
I’m so sorry to hear that you are experiencing health issues. But I am glad you have made the choice to slow down on blogging during this time. It takes a LOT to put out a post, and I’m not sure other people realize that. In terms of the gold dress, I really like it with the white accessories and wonder if black might look good, too. You have so many cool boots to choose from and I’ll bet several of them would look amazing! Know that we are all thinking of you and wishing you well. We’ll be thrilled to see whatever posts you feel like putting up.
xx Darlene
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Oh thank you so much Darlene, I really appreciate these uplifting comments!
Nancy, I think that this white blazer works well with your golden dress especially with those bold gold buttons. And it’s perfectly fine to reassess life’s priorities every once in awhile and take a step back, whether temporarily or permanently as needed to bring our lives back into balance. Please do take care of yourself.
Rena
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Thank you very much Rena, that is very kind of you!
When you need to rest, you need to do it. It’s tough to give in because we aren’t built that way, right? As for the dress? I think it’s lively, but how about adding a belt? Especially a wide gold one? Maybe even a deep wine color?
Please take care!
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I can try a golden belt, great idea Marsha, thanks!
This dress looks great with your blazer and boots! I love these white pieces styled for fall! =)
I hope you are having a great week!
Amber
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Thank you very much Amber!
Your blog will always be here, no matter how much you post, how much time you devote to it, etc. Sometimes life throws us harder seasons and we just have to let go or do less of what we could do in simpler seasons. I’m glad you will still be posting some as I enjoy stopping by and seeing what you have to share. I hope you get some time to rest and pamper yourself. Gold is my favorite color, so of course I love this dress! Those white boots are just so perfect with it!
Carrie
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Those are very kind words Carrie! I appreciate that a lot!
Sending you all kinds of healing thoughts and prayers Nancy.
I just adore the dress with the white this way. But why not with any other colors, especially warmer colors. Like red?? Or I know you have yellow boots!!!
OXOXO
Jodie
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Thanks Jodie! Yes I was thinkinh perhaps yellow, to make the gold of the dress stand out better!
Fantastic dress and I love your styling with the white, Nancy. What about wearing it with some colour? A coloured moto-jacket? Even a black one! What about a belt? A long vest or cardigan?
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A long cardigan I haven’t tried yet. A back jacket is to dark for the dress, it makes it look grey. I need something to let the gold come out better!
That is such a pretty dress! I love it with the white blazer and boots!
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Thanks Laura!
Sorry to hear you are not well Nancy. Take care.
And looking forward to some more styling ideas of yours for the dress!!!
xo Sabina
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THank you very much Sabina!
Nancy, I really like the way you styled this gold dress with the ivory blazer and boots. It is really elegant and chic. I have not been able to do as much blogging stuff lately either. Not because of health reasons, but life just got so darn busy suddenly that I hardly have the time to sit at my computer. I do hope that your energy levels return soon, my friend. And please let me know what I can do to help. If you need me to take over some of the stuff for our collaborative projects, I will!
Shelbee
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Oh that is so very kind of you, but I can handle that now. I don’t even understand how you do it, two kids and blogging every day. I will mail you later for a Zoom!
Nancy, I think the dress looks absolutely fabulous with the white boots and jacket! I’m not sure why you think otherwise. I love it!
I’m sorry you’re having to tone down your blogging because of your health. I hope you’re ok.
Sending big hugs
Suzy xx
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Thank you very much Suzy!
I feel you on the reduced posting for your health, Nancy! I am in a similar boat. If I try to ramp up my activities too much, then I am sick. So given that we need to unpack, I’ve cut out my Friday fashion post. The only post I write is the Monday Link-up Potpourri post. And while yes, there is Traffic Jam weekend, I don’t write that one. The content is shared by the host to her co-hosts. So not a lot of work there.
I love the way you’ve styled this dress Nancy. I think it looks fabulous!
Michelle
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And the less work we have on the blog in those times feels so relaxed! I hope it does for you too!
That dress is gorgeous and you are totally rocking it! Sorry to read that you haven’t been well, sending big hugs and hope you are ok. Sim x ‘TrafficJamWeekend
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Oh thank you very much that is very kind of you!