Eclectic Joy

Black Dress Challenge: summer dress up: ETA photo

August 15, 2021

Back to the black dress challenge.  The first are thee versions with a black lace topper over the black dress.  These could also be ok for a funeral since some of the arm is covered by the topper.
The last photo shows the dress with a silk jacket.  This was worn for an anniversary dinner. 

What would you change? Too much black?
ETA:  today’s dress styling for a luncheon. (#9)

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23 Comments

  • rachylou replied 10 months ago

    I love the way you’re glam-ing it up this week! :)

  • slim cat replied 10 months ago

    Looks great - love the pearls with white pretty flats and metallic ones - so special! The patterned jacket is nice as well - very put together look!

  • bonnie replied 10 months ago

    Happy Anniversary! You look lovely. Your outfit has inspired me to find a black dress to wear with my lace topper.

  • Joy replied 10 months ago

    Thank you, Rachylou.  It has been fun finding ways to wear a plain black dress.  Today it is casual with a faded blue denim vest and espadrilles, wet hair and leather “jewelry”.  

    Thank you, slim cat, those flats are very comfortable.  I have worn that patterned jacket mostly with dark blue jeans and an aqua silk tank and red and blue sequined flats.
    Thank you, Bonnie.  It was our 51st anniversary.  I am humbled to have inspired such a stylish lady.  I thought the lace was a way to add texture to a black summer outfit. I miss my black patent heels.

  • Angie replied 10 months ago

    The additions of the white shoes and pearls with your white hair are gorgeous!

  • Joy replied 10 months ago

    Angie, you are the Princess of Pearls.

  • Windchime replied 10 months ago

    Beautiful, Joy! You are elegance personified in these black dress outfits.I love the lace vest with the dress, as well as your pearls.

  • Debbie replied 10 months ago

    I love the dress with the silk jacket! I love the pearls!

  • N replied 10 months ago

    I absolutely LOVE the outfit with the pearls and white flats bookending your hair and sunglasses. You look absolutely glamorous!!

  • Joy replied 10 months ago

    Thank you, Windchime and Debbie. Pearls make everything better. 
    Windchime, I am so thrilled that you see elegance.

  • Joy replied 10 months ago

    N, I did not see your post before.  Thank you for your kind words.  I have been working to add more white to my wardrobe.

  • Jaime replied 10 months ago

    The pearl bracelets and white shoes make it for me. Love that version!

  • Joy replied 10 months ago

    Thank you ,Shevia.  I hoped that the white pearls and shoes would add a more summery touch to the black.

  • suntiger replied 10 months ago

    Love these, especially the version with white!

  • Cardiff girl replied 10 months ago

    Oh my goodness ,don’t you wear black well!Very glam.

  • Joy replied 10 months ago

    Thank you, Suntiger and Cardiff girl, for your encouraging comments.

  • The Cat replied 10 months ago

    Love the version with white shoes, white pearl bracelets and white/light glasses. So beautiful and elegant with your colouring, and also the most summery look.

  • Joy replied 10 months ago

    Thank you, The Cat.  I tried to make a summery look.  I’m happy that you see that.

  • Bijou replied 10 months ago

    So elegant - all are fab, but my favourite is with the white accessories. Joy you are always a great source of style inspiration.

  • Joy replied 10 months ago

    Thank you, Bijou.  I plan to add to this thread as I plan to wear the Planck dress to an outdoor luncheon tomorrow.  You would look fabulous in a black dress with white accessories.  

  • Mirjana replied 10 months ago

    I'm with Bijou, love the best with the white accessories. The black dress is always good choice.

  • Joy replied 10 months ago

    Black dress not Planck dress.

  • Jessikams replied 10 months ago

    You look great in these dresses. Your light hair and the light pearls act as accents. And the delicacy of lace or mesh toppers works too.

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