This morning I pulled out a recently thrifted dress, determined to wear it, longing for the flowery, flouncy look that this dress has.
At first I put a cream-white color with it, in both under-T and tights, but somehow I was not pleased.
"BLAH!" I gasped, when I looked at the photos.
(not that I don't love this flouncy net petticoat made into the dress, no matter the color!)
I trudged in and started looking for color!
"Blue, blue, blue," I said to myself.
Aha!! I like it!
The colors of the tights and the shirt looked to be very similar in the house, but then outside they were not exactly the same. Nevertheless, I love the injection of color here, and I think they work! I think the blue shirt and tights bring out the floral print and also the dark trim around the petticoat.
Dress: B. Darlin, thrifted
Blue shirt: Emma James, gift
Cream shirt: J. Jill, thrifted
Tights: TJ Maxx, new
Boots: Evenin Star, thrifted
Brooch: Handmade by yours truly
Which version do YOU like best? (the blue version actually got a "you look cute" from a teenage girl at my son's high school, and that is probably saying a lot)
Lovely dress, it looks a bit like Toile de Jouy, that I like so much. Your petticoat with the black hem is perfect for this dress. Bur maybe there's a third variation: How about wearing a black T-shirt underneath. Or do you think that's too boring?
ReplyDeleteHello Dear Miss Maple!
ReplyDeleteI think black would be great! I may try it next time, and I will be sure to share pics!
xoxo
Lynn
I love the blue, but agree that black might work really well too. I can't wait for the remix!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gracey! I will for sure try the black! And share pictures of it as well! ;) xoxo Lynn
DeleteI think the cream looks more Springtimey and the blue looks more autumnal Lynn, and black would be good to see too. Thank you for your lovely comment on my post, it was so encouraging and I love your artwork so much, that it was really nice to hear you liked mine too. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Joan! We've got several votes now for trying the black! Cannot wait to do that! Thanks so much for stopping in!! xoxo Lynn
DeleteWonderful dress, my dear Dylan.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
Ps: your blog is very slow doading, it could be because you have too many posts in the first page. If you just leave 4 posts it will load faster.
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Thanks so much for letting me know that, lovely Sacramento Amate!! I did not even think about that! xoxo Lynn
DeleteWell, my 3-year old was sitting with me as I was reading this and she didn't say anything until I scrolled to the picture with the blue, at which time she basically shouted, "Oh, BEAAAUUUTIFUL!" :)
ReplyDeleteOh, Amanda, that is so sweet!! I love that! I will go with what a 3-year-old princess says any day!! xoxo
DeleteLove the amazing pictures in your blog :)
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Thank you, Meilina! xoxo Lynn
DeleteThe blue does look lovely, I think it gets my vote, but both versions are really pretty, Lynn! xxx
ReplyDeleteHi Curtise! Thanks so much! xoxo Lynn
DeleteThe dress stands out beautifully against the blue, so pretty! Love your boots too!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Emalina! And the boots -- I have nearly worn them out!! xoxo Lynn
DeleteDear Lynn,
ReplyDeleteWho is your photographer??? I have meant to ask before, and maybe you've said and I just can't recall it.
xoxo,
Jen
Hi Jen. I take my own photos with a camera/timer. xoxo Lynn
DeleteI love their playful take on this new trend. I especially love all the bright colored prom dresses from ycdress and dressesforbest
ReplyDeleteSo pretty with the blue! But if I might suggest red. Red and toile is fantastic together, and the red sundress you showed a photo of recently looks so good on you.
ReplyDeleteSue xo
I like both, loads of things would work with it though and knowing me I'd probably go for black!
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I would have predicted my answer to be A, until I saw B. Not sure WHY it works, but works it does, overtime! Great shots of color- and I love that petti!
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