Olive green is, like black, a very cool and sexy color in my head. I always love to wear olive green in summer as it looks gorgeous on a tinted skin. Well, you can hardly say my skin is already tinted by some sun, but I am wearing the color anyway. And my new sunglasses while there is no sun at all, lol!
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New Sunglasses
*I received the beautiful sunglasses from MessyWeekend I chose these tortoise ones because I have always loved that. And very coincidentally, I had just told Gerben a few weeks ago that I needed new sunglasses. My old turtoise ones are full of scratches and when I am reading in the sun it is very annoying. So the invite to collaborate came just in time.What a lucky girl I am!
A while ago I went with a girlfriend to shop for her birthday outfit. She turned 50 at the end of December and threw a party, so I said to her that it was a good excuse to buy a new outfit. Not that we ever need a excuse….So we went shopping and coincidentally, yes really, I saw something beautiful for myself. I’ve always loved olive green. Can be combined with all other colors. But I think it is best to combine it with brown or other earth tones.
How I styled this olive green dress
I have styled olive green before with pink. But mostly I will wear it with brown or, like I said, earth tones. The cardigan might look a bit red but it is more a rust. I was doubting if I would wear these ankle boots under the dress but I decided to wear the longer boots. I always like to wear a shirtdress with a belt to accentuate the waist line. And often these dresses come with a strap in the color of the dress which I think is a bit dull.
The turtoise print of the sunnies come back in my necklace! Matchy matchy! Also wearing two small golden bracelets with a brown beaded one. And some small earrings for a change. Because I already wear a necklace, I don’t like to wear statement earrings with it. I wore this outfit when we went to my sisters last Saturday. We had delicious Indonesian food! Mmmm.
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Olive and Red, a great cople. You look gorgeous Nancy!
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It is actually rust but it looks very red! Thanks Tina!
Love the way you move in your shots. Uninhibited and fun-loving. You had my attention with the word OLIVE GREEN!! My favorite color. And you styled it so well. Very flattering style in that dress. I wish I had half the hair you have!!
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Haha, you can have half of it! Thanks Leslie!
A great colour on you Nancy. I love the glasses but the boots are really gorgeous! xx
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Thanks Laurie! Yes I love them too!
I love olive green. It’s just not a very favourable colour for me. It definitely is for you and I love how you have styled it with that rusty red and the big brown belt and beautiful boots. I am sure you will wear this combination a lot. It’s stylish, comfortable and an outfit that will be apt for many occasions. Good buy and gorgeous styling. Love, Lieske
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Thank you very much! I can see myself wearing it in summer with sandals!
I love anything in olive. In the summer I like to pair it with white! I love your belt, it makes a pretty statement and is a nice way to accentuate the waist. Need to pull out my belts and find new ways to wear them.
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Oh white is also a good idea! Thanks Mireille!
Olive has become such a staple for me!! I just love it paired with the rust like this.
And super cool sunnies…I need some more in my closet.
XOOX
Jodie
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Thanks Jodie!
Your new olive dress is gorgeous, Nancy, and it suits you so well. I love how you’ve styled it with the tan belt and boots, and the pinkish red cardigan on top. I also love your new sunnies. I would have gone for tortoise shell too. It’s such a classic! xxx
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I agree! i can’t remember not having turtoise sunnies!
I love your sunglasses, they’re so cute! I need some new sunglasses, and you can’t go wrong with tortoiseshell xo
Makeup Muddle
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I agree, they are always in fashion!
Very stylish outfit Nancy, the colour combination is lovely. I’m a big fan of olive green too, I think it’s as versatile as black but more flattering on some skin tones. I try to avoid wearing too much black now. Thanks for linking up!
Emma xxx
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Yes almost everyone can wear olive green.
Love this olive shirtdress, Nancy. My kind of dress, for sure! I like how you styled it with the cognac boots and belt and the red sweater is the perfect topper!
xx Darlene
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Thanks Darlene!
I’m glad you found something for yourself. Olive green is so underrated!
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Haha, yes it is!
Olive is a such a great neutral – I think your belt looks great on the dress and the color of the cardigan brightens it up so much!
xo,
Kellyann
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Thanks Kellyann!
I am totally in love with this color palette! The contrasting boots are so chic too. I like the new sunnies as well.
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Thanks Kathrine!
I never thought of wearing these colours together before. Love them 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at The Wednesday Link Up; It’s Not What You Wear, It’s How You Wear It..Hope to see you tomorrow for The Weekend Link Up 🙂
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Happy weekend Claire!
What a fabulous look on you, Nancy! I especially love the belt you;ve paired with the dress. Perfect!
Michelle
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Thanks Michelle!
Thanks for sharing your great look with my readers at the Top of the World Style linkup party. Yes, you are right. Olive is as great as black when it comes to neutrals. Moreover, it looks less harsh on our skin, i.e. it doesn’t highlight wrinkles. It’s totally underused despite it’s such a cool color. Love your outfit and color combination. I so would wear that look too. So posh casual.
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Thank you very much Nicole!
Love this unique color combo. This outfit is so well put together. The elements of line and texture are superb! Olive is a great neutral I’ve been incorporating more into my closet over the last couple of years.
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Me too, I love olive green!
What a chic look dear! Loving the colors of this outfit. Really pretty contrast from dress and cardi.
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Thanks Jessica!
Love this olive dress and the sunglasses are fabulous.
xx, Nailil
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Thank you very much!
Olive is such an underrated color. Your look is great. I love the color combination.
Anna
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Thanks Anna Shirley
Nancy, what a gorgeous color combination! I love the deep rust sweater with the olive green and those boots are absolutely amazing! The obi belt is perfect to accentuate the waist of the dress, too. And your new sunglasses are wonderful, too! Thanks for linking up, my friend. I am back from vacation and trying to catch up on everything now!
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I read your wonderful road trip! Daring woman!
Aw, thanks so much! What a fun time I had!
Shelbee