Color blocking is a great way to expand your wardrobe. It’s so fresh and vibrant.
Colorblocking came on the scene a couple of years ago as the next, big trend. Designers were incorporating it in their lines. Stylists had their clients wearing it everywhere. And fashion magazines were showing an abundant of photographs. Being a trend, it was not expected to stay. However, if it is done in the right way, color blocking can become an instant classic. I purchased this color-blocked dress on clearance. It retailed for around $118; but I purchased it on sale for $39.99.
Did I say that I do not really like showing my arms. Well you ask, “Why, don’t you workout?” Yes, I work out; but I have a scar on my left upper shoulder. As a young girl, I was pushed into a bathroom door and the piece of wood lodged in my shoulder. I know, TMI, but that what happened and I had to get stitches. I am stepping out in faith and showing my arms. I work out so that my arms are toned and defined. I have the right to bare arms.
My scarf spiced up the outfit. The soft and subdued print of the scarf compliments the rich and vibrant color in the dress.
I wore this dress to a memorial service celebrating the life of a friend’s son who went to be with the Lord in a car accident. You may ask why you I do not have on black. Black to me does not seem like a color for celebrating life. Vibrant colors in a color blocking mode says celebration.
These colors can be deceiving because the dress look like pink and black; but they are pink and navy. The photo looks like pink and navy blue. The day I wore this dress was nice but not too hot. The dress is made of 100% polyester that looks like shantung silk and is lined. The dress did not feel hot; but I don’t think I would wear it if the temperature rose above 90 degrees.
I am not the kind of person that wears a different bag everyday. I may change up every other day, every two to three days, or after a week. The handbag with this outfit offers a sharp contrast and not the same color. I even changed up the color of the shoes so it wouldn’t be totally matching. Can’t forget Gio and Vinny make sure the cut into the camera shot.
This post is linked up to Visible Monday.
very pretty dress!
Thank you Marla.
Love those photobombing doggies!
I thought the doggies looked like they were meant to be in the picture.
I love, love your outfit…and that bag!
The dress and bag have become one of my favorites.
Glorious dress, JT. And appropriate for the occasion … lovely attitude. Lovely you, too. Impressive styling, and the scarf is a pretty touch.
Don’t the dogs look posed and noble? Great portrait instead of super casual doggy bomb. We love them no matter when they appear.
I really heart the dress too! Thank you so much for your encouraging words.
Right Jan, we love are pets and I never mind that they are in my pictures with me.
Yes, hun, you are doing it right. Gorgeous bag and pups too!
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Thank you so much.
I really like this dress. Color blocking is something I’ve been wanting to do more of too. As I lose these last few pounds I plan to go on a nice shopping spree 🙂