I was totally out of it today. I ended up missing my bus home and when I did get on the bus I missed my stop and had to walk home four extra blocks. Now my husband and I are doing the "what do you want for dinner" dance that ultimately results in us ordering pizza. (yep, just ordered it.)
Blouse: Club Monaco
Dress: Pretty Things Boutique
Shoes: Tn_29 - gravitypope.com
The weather is still really cool here so I've solidly returned to tights. Red tights though which make me happy.
I was walking through my office building's lobby today and some woman gave me the stink eye like you wouldn't believe. Weird! Maybe she doesn't like red?
And since it's after the 24th of May, white shoes! Not that I subscribe to all of those fashion "rules".
Speaking of fashion rules, I've been reading some of those websites that like to tell women over 40 what they should and shouldn't wear. Here is one of the gems of wisdom:
Avoid wearing outfits that are too colorful because at a certain age wearing too many bold colors simply won't do. It will make you look like you are trying to look young and you will only get the opposite effect.
Guess I failed that tip, eh?
Those are such sweet shoes - and I love the red-orange tights with this dress! I hope you gave that chick the stink-eye right back, or at least a huge "screw you" smile. Heh. Not that I'm petty like that...
ReplyDeleteI laugh in the face of those ridiculous notions about wearing colour. I fully intend to wear as many bright colours as possible in my lifetime.
Speaking of...I'm so excited about my June capsule wardrobe - I'll be previewing it tomorrow night.
Aww man what is wrong with that lady - this is one of my favorite dresses of yours and it looks a-freakin-mazing with those tights and shoes.
ReplyDeleteFashion rules are to be laughed at, why confine people from looking as awesome as possible?
Sorry you missed the bus, that always stinks. I didn't even bother with the what-do-you-want argument today, we just straight up went out. Tomorrow though - I'm making pork stir fry.
You look fabulous! Fie on that stink-eye cow. I had that happen today too. I was wearing bright mustard tights and a woman who walked by raised her eyebrows and smirked, plus it was a fairly conservative look as my outfits go. Why do people do that? As if there isn't enough REAL bad stuff in the world to get annoyed about... Obviously those rule sites haven't been over to Advanced Style.
ReplyDeletePeople who write those things are probably too scared to wear colour. Oh well. You look fabulous! I lovz your shoes :-)
ReplyDeleteYou must post a link to that fashion advice webpage...
ReplyDeleteLove this outfit. It seems very patriotic as well as stylish.
I totally had a day like that yesterday too, I was so out of it!! I did manage to make us dinner but it was a tough day.
ReplyDeleteAnd I laugh in the face of those who say you can't wear color after 40. You are one of the most stylish people I've met and I LOVE seeing colors on you!!
Speaking of colors, I love your red tights and white shoes, totally awesome combo!
Stink eye people have no vision and miss the beauty around them. You look fantastic in this outfit.
ReplyDeleteSorry for bus timing.
amazing dress! i hate those style tips. what they really reinforce is that the only women worth noticing or contributing to society are the ones typically capable of sexually arousing men. any woman who doesn't fit that typical category (whether she actually cares about arousing men or not) is advised to disappear. it's a load, and i'm glad you're standing up to it.
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