Snow Princess: Styling my Oldest Piece for the Ageless Style Link Up
When Marsha suggested us styling our oldest piece for this month theme for the Ageless Link Up, I knew I could come up with something fun with this springy dress even though it is winter. I really don’t know how old this dress is, and I am not even sure where I got it from. It might have been JCPenney as I originally thought it was from Cato’s, but the tag was not from there. I know I bought it to wear for Easter years ago and I feel like it is probably 15 years old, if not more. I don’t wear it very often, but I wore it for the blog and for church in 2022 and also to my husband’s Goddaughter’s wedding a few years ago.
I had thought about taking these pictures at the beach on Thanksgiving break, and drive to Alys Beach to take some picturesque pictures with the beautiful buildings there (see here), however I didn’t want to pack one more thing. So instead of a beautiful background, you get to see how my yard looks in winter.
A snowy backyard would have been great for my idea of a snow princess outfit, but alas, I live in Georgia and despite some cold temperatures, we haven’t had a snowfall yet this year. Last good snowfall was the first week of December 2017, and since then it has only been an inch or less. To got with the snow princess theme, though, I added white boots and my soft white as snow shrug jacket.
Since I had some white earrings and bracelets, I added those and looking at these pictures, I think I want to wear this maybe to Christmas Eve church! I can always add some fleece tights if it is cold and a white beanie!
You may be surprised that I have some pieces that are older than a decade in my closet since I do donate things here and there, and some things cycle through my closet, but as I have gotten better at shopping items that I know I can style multiple ways and I have grown into owning my own style, I do have things that I love that are older. And you will have noticed throughout my blog that I refer to how else I styled something in the past. So this dress is here to stay even if I don’t wear it very often. I will say I was pleasantly surprised I still fit well it it!
Ageless Style Link Up
Fashion knows no age! Join us to link up your blogs the third Thursday of the Month!
Check out these lovely ladies’ post to see how they styled their oldest items in their closet!
Amy ~ Amy’s Creative Pursuits
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Bo ~ Bo’s Bodacious Blog
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Jennifer~ Overflowing with Thankfulness
Joanna ~ My Slice of Life
Jodie ~ Jodie’s Touch of Style
Marsha~ Marsha in the Middle
Mireille ~ Chez Mireille Fashion Travel Mom
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18 Comments
Joanne
That is a beautiful dress and I love that jacket. They pair wonderfully together. It would make a perfect Christmas eve church outfit.
mimifce
I need to remember to pull it out since it is supposed to be fairly warm next week.
Bojana Krienke
I would be happy to share some snow, LOL. I love the white shrug jacket. I honestly just want to reach out through the screen and touch it. I love this idea and how you created a twist to the theme. I can see why that dress has stood the test of time, it’s gorgeous. It fits you so well and looks classy but fun. I would be reaching for it many times in the spring/summer and it would be perfect for a wedding or a garden party or dinner out. That’s a keeper for sure.
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mimifce
Yes! Garden party for sure in this dress! It’s great for weddings and for spring!
Amy Johnson
You do look like a princess in that dress! I would have gladly sent you some of my snow for a picture. Yes, that dress would look amazing in the snow. I love the white jacket!
mimifce
Sounds like everyone would gladly send me some snow! The white jacket was such a fun find and I need to make sure to wear it in the weeks to come!
jodie filogomo
GoshThe material is so beautiful and I adore it with that jacket and boots.
Truly, it’s one of those dresses that even if it doesn’t fit at some point.Someone who sews could take apart and use that material from the skirt to make something.
Xoxo
Jodie
mimifce
The material is kind of ethereal!
Cat
Snow princess nails it!
mimifce
Thanks, Cat!
Jill
That dress is gorgeous and definitely a keeper! I love the jacket with it! Such a beautiful look!
Jill – Doused in Pink
mimifce
Thanks, Jill! It really turned out like I think it would.
Marsha Banks
Oh, Mireille, your post title is perfect for this beautiful outfit! I think you’ve styled it for a sleigh ride in the snow though you’ll have to go north for that, I would imagine!
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mimifce
Oh, yes, perfect for a sleigh ride!
Jennifer
Beautiful dress!
Jennifer
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mimifce
Thanks, Jennifer, the color and print is really pretty!
Kim
This is such a fun post! The combination is lovely. The work perfectly together. I think I have some very old pieces in my closet, but I’m not sure I could modernize them so well!! Nice job!
mimifce
Thanks, Kim!