Style not Age ... All Dressed up with nowhere to go!

Good morning my friends.
Glad you stopped by, you're just in time to see the latest from the ladies of the Style not Age collective.
It's fallen into my hands this month and I immediately knew what the title would be since we are all still in semi lock-down with a maximum of 6 people at a gathering! 😠  I was supposed to be out at my sister-in-law's on Saturday night, which would have been right up my street to get dressed up for a few drinks, some yummy snacks, laughter & dancing to the Juke Box, but Mr Johnson and Covid had other ideas.  I worry that all this will have a detrimental affect on our mindset if it carries on! I dread to think of the figures of suicides, abuse, mental issues and the like.  There's nothing to look forward to, no nights out with lots of friends, no parties and no holidays (without the fear of self isolation).  We need to have more than this in our lives - or else what's the point?  Sorry to be so negative, it just gets to me sometimes!  

Despite the inability to go out I had a very productive weekend at my daughter's new property, well I say me I mean my family.  We managed to lay turf in the garden (just in time for wet weather which is helpful) and the boys fitted bi-fold doors on my daughter's new extension.  It looks amazing now and is really coming together, seems it won't be long until they move on. 😢  You'll know when it happens and I'll need all your support my friends. x

So the prompt of All Dressed Up With Nowhere To Go is quite apt don't you think, let's just pretend to be going somewhere posh and exciting eh! 



Running my hands over the clothes rail it's been sad to admit over half the occupants haven't been worn this year.  I've almost forgotten some of them I bought late 2019.  To think I won't wear them again until next year is such a shame, there's not even a cheeky little week away in the sun to look forward to! 

I've literally worn this Jacques Vert dress twice, the first time to a wedding and secondly to Reads for our wedding anniversary back in 2017.  This timeless dress hasn't dated at all, mind you I tend to by classic styles that can be worn and worn again and still look chic.  😉

I'm pretty much set in my ways, so I'm drawn like a moth to anything pink and if it's lace then it's a win win situation.  This A line skater style isn't really a choice I would usually make.  It's a good length though and the wide shoulder straps are quite complimentary for a Summer dress & I didn't feel the need for any kind of jacket or wrap.  Wearing a dress is my favourite way to increase feeling feminine and it doesn't really matter if the dress is fitted, floaty or flirty all work equally well in making me feel girly!

I decided to go with my first choice of pairing the pink dress with grey.  I originally wore grey wedges as the wedding venue was in a marquee - always the best option anywhere near grass.  Today I chose heels, these are from Nine West bought for my daughters wedding some years earlier & the shade works perfectly.  Pewter is a neutral so was a good choice.  I matched the bag as well, although not a set they suit each other.

Keeping the silver - grey theme I wore grey pearl earrings and matching bracelet with bigger circles.  I like to keep it plain and simple with accessories sometimes.

Shall we see what the others have donned for their non-events!

First up Anna - Anna's Island Style.  She's looking delicious in her finery and looks like she's ready for a sparkling cocktail party - make mine a porn-star martini Hun. x

Next up it's Emma - Style Splash  who's picked lace like me too!  Her amber yellow lace dress looks like a dream.  I'm loving the sleeve detail, it's flattering and just the right length - negating the need for a jacket - brilliant. 

Hilda's turn.  You can find more details of her outfit on her blog Over the Hilda.  Hilda was saving the off-white jacket for a special occasion, but you can see it's proved a valuable addition over her L K Bennett dress.  There's a fabulous outfit ready willing and able for the next special occasion!

Finally let's see what Gail - Is this Mutton has to share.  Her shimmery skirt once belonged to Carol Vorderman so paired with her Max Mara jacket and sparkly tights, it's all adding up to fabulous ensemble! 

Many thanks for joining me, do stop by for a look on Thursday for the #Chicandstylish #LINKUP
Esther Ruby kindly too my photos.X
See you soon.
Love and best wishes. X