Thursday, September 16, 2021

Ageless Style - Gem Colors

 Ageless Style is a monthly style challenge and link up for women "over a certain age".  Each month we pick a different theme and style an outfit based on that theme.

This month's Ageless Style theme was picked by Mireille and she chose "Gem Colors".  Gem colors are any color that you would find in a gemstone like "amethyst", "emerald", or "garnet".  There are so many beautiful gem colors to choose from.  I chose to represent "garnet" which is an orangey red color.

Red is always the most difficult color to photograph.  In real life, this dress looks a lot more like rust, but in the photographs it looks more burgundy.


I picked a very old rusty red dress from my closet to style.  You have seen me wear this dress so many times before on this blog (check out these posts Here and Here to see other ways I styled this same dress). That is one of the plus's of a solid color dress;  you can style it so many different ways!  

For today's challenge, this time I styled my dress with a kimono, gold jewelry, and flats.


My kimono is super old, but the color of red in the kimono perfectly matched the red color of the dress.


My shoes are new this year.  I got them on clearance for $14.99 from DSW!  Can someone say "Score!".  As I'm getting older and older, I've been switching out my heels for more comfortable footwear, so when I saw these while browsing one day I scooped them up!


I couldn't decide what color bag to go with.  Originally I was going to match my bag to my shoes and go with a taupe color, but they say not to do that because it "ages you".  I'm not so sure about that.   I finally settled on black because there is a bit of black in the kimono, but after I saw these photos, I wish I would have went with the taupe bag.  The black seems to stand out too much.

Since the dress is so plain, I could really go with statement jewelry.  I chose a long knotted rose gold necklace, a large sparkly gold bangle, and rose gold earrings.





This dress is a perfect example of something I have owned for years and get so much wear out of because there are so many different ways to style it.  It was a great investment piece!


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36 comments:

  1. EllibelleSeptember 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM

    I love this color on you, Amy! And love how the Kimono adds interest. The shoes really were a great price and such a practical color!

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    1. Amy JohnsonSeptember 17, 2021 at 7:29 AM

      Thanks Ellie! I find I use neutral shoes the most.

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  2. the 4 M'sSeptember 16, 2021 at 10:23 AM

    What a great choice of color! I love how versatile that dress can be and it's very pretty styled with a kimono. I love the fields behind you too. I am always in search of different backdrops.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Amy JohnsonSeptember 17, 2021 at 7:31 AM

      Thank you. We live in the country and so there are always so many pretty backgrounds to choose from.

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  3. Dee | GrammysGrid.comSeptember 16, 2021 at 4:47 PM

    Pretty kimono, perfect for the dress! Thanks so much for linking up at the Unlimited Link Party 34.

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  4. Carrie @ Curly Crafty MomSeptember 16, 2021 at 6:56 PM

    Such a pretty gem color!! That kimono goes so nicely with it, almost the exact same shade in the pattern!

    Carrie
    curlycraftymom.com

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  5. AnnSeptember 16, 2021 at 11:23 PM

    Love it!
    You look fab in red.
    Red is my the color of my birth stone Ruby.


    Ann
    https://roomsofinspiration.blogspot.com/

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    1. Amy JohnsonSeptember 17, 2021 at 7:34 AM

      Thank you. I love Ruby. I couldn't decide if I wanted to do Ruby or Garnet and then I felt Garnet described more accurately described my dress color.

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  6. Malindha ErbaSeptember 17, 2021 at 3:59 AM

    Lovely outfit ♥

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  7. SysSeptember 17, 2021 at 7:08 AM

    I really like this burgundy color. It looks great on you :)

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  8. R's RueSeptember 17, 2021 at 12:50 PM

    Beautiful color on you

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  9. MicaSeptember 17, 2021 at 4:05 PM

    You look lovely in red! It's such a cute dress on you and I really like the matching kimono with it! :)

    Hope you are having a good weekend! It's another busy but fun one here :)

    Away From The Blue

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    1. Amy JohnsonSeptember 23, 2021 at 7:33 AM

      Thank you! I had a great weekend visiting the grand babies!

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  10. Jodie's Touch of StyleSeptember 17, 2021 at 5:49 PM

    That dress is one of those that you can wear all the time and make it look so different!!

    I find some fabulous steals at DSW especially when using my points. Do you ever donate shoes and get the points too?? If not, let me know, and I'll give you the scoop. It's such a great way to save money!!
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. Amy JohnsonSeptember 23, 2021 at 7:34 AM

      Absolutely! And no one would even notice too. I didn't know you could donate shoes at DSW for points. I don't have any at the moment, I just cleared out my shoe collection when my son moved in not too long ago.

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  11. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasSeptember 18, 2021 at 5:42 AM

    Amy,
    You look lovely!! A very nice combination and it looks great! Thanks so much for stopping by!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  12. Daenel T.September 18, 2021 at 11:08 AM

    Such a great dress! The color is pretty on you. I like the topper as well -- a nice transitional piece.

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  13. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comSeptember 19, 2021 at 6:45 PM

    Our dresses are very similar in color. I hope I get as much use out of mine as you have yours. Now to try mine with a floral kimono. Really like your whole look. I gravitate more toward prints but you are right that you can do so much with a solid!!

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    1. Amy JohnsonSeptember 23, 2021 at 7:36 AM

      They are, and I think you already have based on what I saw on your post. I think I gravitate to prints more too, but this post makes me think I should consider solids more seriously.

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  14. MaureenSeptember 21, 2021 at 2:25 PM

    You styled this dress so beautifully Amy. The kimono is a great addition to your outfit and love that it pairs so well together. I am not much of heel wearing gal so I can relate to your statement about finding more comfortable shoes. This taupe flats is such a great find and what a steal!

    Maureen | www.littlemisscasual.com

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    1. Amy JohnsonSeptember 23, 2021 at 7:37 AM

      Thank you! Yes, I think I finally retired the heels at this point in my life.

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  15. mummabstylishSeptember 22, 2021 at 2:54 PM

    You look lovely Amy, thanks for sharing on the linkup. Jacqui x

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  16. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogSeptember 28, 2021 at 8:55 PM

    Love the gem color prompt! The color of your dress is so pretty on you!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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    1. Amy JohnsonSeptember 29, 2021 at 8:39 AM

      Wasn't that a good idea of Mirelle's? Thanks so much!

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  17. Gail Is This Mutton?October 1, 2021 at 1:46 AM

    Cute dress and shoes Amy! Thanks for linking

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  18. AnonymousOctober 3, 2021 at 11:05 AM

    The kimono and dress are perfect together! And I’m with you about flats vs heels.

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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    1. Amy JohnsonOctober 4, 2021 at 9:06 AM

      Thank you. Yes, I hardly ever wear heels anymore. I don't even feel "right" when I put them on, so I take them off right away and put on flats.

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