There are some pieces in my wardrobe that 100% don’t get enough love; this outfit represents that. I was actually looking for something else entirely when I re-found these boots and remembered how little I wear them, and this dress is one of my favourite ever purchases from one of my favourite ever brands. I’m still not over the loss of The WhitePepper from the virtual high-street, never have I coveted so many pieces from one shop, and it’s loss has scarred me to the same level as the loss of Tammy Girl from my adolescent life.
This outfit, and the rediscovery of these boots also made me realise how much I neglect my clothing choices a lot of the time these days, and how I especially neglect my footwear choices.
I used to have a vast (under-statement) collection of shoes and I wore and loved them all. Then I broke my foot and injured my back, and whilst I can now stand in heels (walking in them is another matter) without causing extreme discomfort I have fallen in to the habit of flat ankle boots for work, and the same boots or trainers out of work.
Clothing choice wise I used to not be afraid to stand out. My work wear and out of work wear represented my personality far more than my current rotation of outfits does. I put a lot of this down to being older now, now I’m in to my thirties I have an idea that perhaps I should blend in a bit more, dress less like I’m in my early twenties. That an a chronic loss of confidence mean my work wardrobe revolves around five key pieces, and despite owning many outfits for all manner of occasions, out of work I mostly end up in the same baggy dresses or, when feeling especially brave, a pair of jeans.
Am I too old to dress as I used to? I probably am for some of the crazy shit I used to put together, but I would like to get back to not caring so much, for allowing myself to stand out a little more and to actually feel confident in what I’m wearing, rather than drab and like I’ve given in.
Which high-street brands do you miss the most?
I love the design of that gingham dress from The WhitePepper,
and how it looks styled with the tights and the daisy print boots.
In my opinion you are never too old to dress the way you used to!
All that matters is whether you like the fashions you choose to wear.
For me, regardless of how ancient I become, I hope I will always be in close touch with the part of me that will be both fun and forever young. xx 😀
This is am absolutely gorgeous outfit. I don’t think clothing has age limits and screw society expectations. If expectations mean you don’t get to dress in ways that make you smile that there is something wrong with the world not your clothing choices.
YOU are the style I covert actually. But I miss a store that used to be here in Australia called Powerhouse.
Love you lots lady.
This is a fabulous dress, never, ever stop wearing it!
I do sometimes wonder if some of my outfit choices are a bit too young for me but I always tell myself to shut the f*** up and wear what I like. If I feel comfortable and confident in something, then it gets worn. No exceptions. To my mind that’s the only style ‘rule’ we should follow.
Just be the glorious, wonderful you that you are Laura.
xx
Cute nice dress matched perfectly well with tights and boots. Looks fab on you. Fir me anything within my comfort zone gets worn. I really don’t rely on any particular brand or any type of dress or fabric. Of course being horizontally challenged, I prefer light fabrics and simple patterns.