There's always a tension to balance at this time of year between ditching the winter clothes in favour of something a bit lighter, and not freezing when you step outside. The dress I'm wearing here has turned out to be the perfect dress for Spring. It's a lovely shade of blue, and even though it's short-sleeved, because it's made of Crimplene it's actually warm. Washes and dries like a dream. Before these photos, I ate a clementine and managed to squirt juice down the front of this dress. I was convinced I'd ruined it, with a really obvious yellow stain right on my lap. But, a quick scrub with a wet-wipe, and ta-da! It came out straight away. I'm actually sold on Crimplene and am on the look out for more dresses in zingy Spring colours.
When it warms up enough, I plan to wear this dress with some beautiful blossom-print tights and a cream jacket. Until then, a big coat, thick tights and boots are a necessity.
Linking up with: #iwillwearwhatilike, Visible Monday, Fancy Friday
I don't believe in dressing for the time of year or packing all my winter clothes away just 'cos it says spring on the calendar, it's just plain daft.
ReplyDeleteYour Crimplene dress looks lovely with the metallic boots. They say that ICI stopped manufacturing Crimplene as it was so hard wearing that women weren't buying as many new clothes and it was ruining the fashion industory. It's so resilient (and warm!)
Funnily enough, every city we trade in has a different reaction to Crimplene - Londoners absolutely detest it, Mancunians can't get enough of it! xxx
Ooh, lovely dress! My kind of dress, but I guess you know that already! Crimplene, Diolen and their ilk, not only are they a joy to wear, they can indeed withstand a spill or two. I'm always carrying wet wipes just in case. Short sleeved Crimplene dresses are ideal for this time of year, to slowly ease you into your Spring/Summer wardrobe. Here, I love the contrast with the dark shades of your tights and coat, and I love the addition of the lovely silk scarf! It's been pretty cold here too these last couple of days ... xxx
ReplyDeleteThis colour combination is just amazing - the rustic richness of the burgundy works so well with the powdery blue. And who would have thought gold boots as well? But they are the perfect finishing touch! Kx
ReplyDeleteI love Crimplene, though it can be a bit sticky in warm weather. But for most of the year in the UK, or just as a skirt in warmer weather, it's brilliant. Doesn't fade. Doesn't need ironing. SO COLOURFUL...
ReplyDeleteNow see how fabulous a hair band looks on you. It is starting to warm up here now, finally! Time to wear our most beautiful dresses!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, snow!? Wow!
ReplyDeleteAlso, this outfit is awesome!! I love it!
xoxo
-Janey
Such a cute outfit! I love that scarf you've got tied in your hair.
ReplyDeleteWhile I do love the look of vintage synthetic fabrics, I can't wear them or I overheat (even on cool days). Which is really too bad, as I often find so many vintage garments made of synthetics that I have to pass over!