Style Theory: Dungarees....denim, tailored or shorts have been back 'in' for a few years now, a marmite item of clothing you either love or hate them. I am in the 'love them' camp and have been further convinced of their coolness by bloggers such as Atlantic Pacific, The Frugality and Musings of London Mum who all style them beautifully. I tentatively dipped my toe in the dungaree water a couple of years ago (a bit wary as I am a bit in the old side for them!) with a grey, summer pair but got such stick from the husband I retired them to the back of the wardrobe never to be worn again. Well, I am trying again, completely inspired by Alex from The Frugality who was wearing these dungarees on Instagram. They looked fab and when I walked past them in my local H&M I couldn't resist...
  Leather Biker Jacket: Asos similar here Blouse: Zara £29.99 Clutch: &Other Stories Trainers: Stan Smith Adidas £67 |
I can report back these dungarees are incredibly comfortable made with a soft, elastane denim. They are stretchy but keep their shape and as Alex rightly said they are a 'grown up' dungaree. I really think I may be pushing it age wise with these but I just thought I would go for it anyway as they are such a good fit and will look fab with heels.
I also bought this top from Zara, this is the perfect blouse to add a little 'fashion edge' to your wardrobe.
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| Top: Zara £29.99 |
It was pretty reasonable and will look fab with kick flares and skinny jeans in the Spring. It comes in a few different fabrics I tried on them all apart from the gingham..
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| Top: Zara £29.99 |
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| Top: Zara £29.99 |
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| Top: Zara £29.99 (as above) |
A useful little top, a word of warning, it is quite short, ok for us vertically challenged but not so good for you supermodels out there!
So there is a round up of my little birthday money spending spree, along with my Zara yellow coat which I have a feeling I will be wearing a lot. I am a huge fan of buying a couple of items at the beginning of the season which give my current wardrobe staples a little fashion lift and I think the dungarees, blouse and yellow coat with refresh a few looks.
Where do you stand with dungarees..for toddlers only? What are your fashion lift pieces this season? As always I would love to hear your thoughts and comments, until next time, Frances xxxx
Those look FAB on you and great with that top! Great post.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much xxxx
DeleteYou pull them off perfectly....I am now tempted! Love the blouse too xx
ReplyDeleteYou would completely suit them Michelle! Xx
DeleteLove these on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanna xx
DeleteUtter cuteness. Love them on you and I adore that blouse x
ReplyDeleteThank you Donna, I have a feeling I will be wearing the blouse a lot! X
DeleteI've got a few years on you Fran so I really don't think I can do this one though you look fab in them. And they look like they fit you perfectly!
ReplyDeleteYou could so rock the Dungers Sue. They are honestly so comfy! Xx
DeleteOh you look amazing in them, I would look ridiculous however. Love that Zara blouse you have style them with. You are such a little fashionisa Fran. Xx
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Anne Marie and you would not look ridiculous you would look fab! Xxxx
DeleteLove, love, love that blouse. Can't do the dungaree love-in I'm afraid - but you still look lovely :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Helen, I have a feeling I will be wearing the blouse a lot! Xx
DeleteAbsolutely love those dungarees! They looked even better in the flesh :) I've written a quick blog post about our panel at Pure yesterday, feel free to check it out: http://thefashionparadepage.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/pure-london-trade-show.html keep in touch! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Jo, your post is fab! It was so lovely To meet you yesterday xxx
DeleteThese blouses are on my Zara wish list - I love all of them!! I just need to find me some kick flares that fit! x
ReplyDeleteThey are really useful little blouses, there seem to be big array of flared jeans around at the moment so I am sure you will find some lovely ones! X
DeleteOh no hate the Dungarees! Dreadful on anyone over 3!!!!
ReplyDeleteThey are without a doubt a marmite item!
ReplyDeleteI would look stupid in dungarees but you look heavenly
ReplyDeleteThey are perfect on you! You have such great style Frances! x
ReplyDeleteLove the dungarees on you, think you may have swayed me.....i may invest!!! Thanks xxx
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