Bright summer dresses are wonderful to wear. Yellow, in particular, is the vivid color of sunshine. What better way to usher in Spring!
Though it is barely spring, I am wearing an asymmetrical summer dress that is borrowed from a friend. For many reasons I would not buy nor keep this dress.
However, it was fun to wear , even being SO out of my comfort zone. Sharing dresses has been a fun recent activity for me and a way to try new things without consuming.
Yes, I used to play the piano. I am wearing no make up on my face, but the bright exposure takes years off my age. I am wearing glitter eyeshadow and fake eyelashes, which I appear to be addicted to!
Fendi makes this top-stitched belt and it belongs to my friend! This dress is way to prone to “wardrobe malfunction” for me to wear outside. Younger women know about special tapes and such, but those products are not for me!
As you can imagine this dress is going to go to another friend who can wear this well and with confidence. The traveling yellow dress, in the tradition of the traveling yellow pants!
It is drizzling outside and temps are still cool, so my bright summer dresses are sitting quietly in my closet.
Vivid colors do affect my mood! I choose them often , even thought my tendency is towards prints, pattern mixing and neutrals. Thinking back, I believe the last time you saw me in a solid color dress was when I was wearing white satin on the rooftop deck!
So many commenters thought that I was wearing a tiara or crown, but it is just two headbands! The faceted beads caught the light!
My late father was able to play by ear. While I can hear harmony in my head, I do not have this talent.
Crystal vintage earrings also sparkled in a lively way. You have seen them often lately.
These beauties have age and patina.
They were bought locally and second-hand. Hint: please shop mindfully!
Dreaming of bright summer dresses helps coping with a delayed spring!
Vivid in yellow,
see these bright summer dresses from Farfetch and ThredUp!
Yellow is sometimes considered a difficult color to wear, but remember there are many shades of this effervescent hue!
Choose a scarf or cardigan in a color that suits you best, if you feel that yellow is not suitable for you. This separates the yellow shade from your face. However, I do think there is most likely a sunny shade for everyone.
Golden yellow and marigold is not just for bright summer dresses.
Accessories pop in this brilliant color!
Review this older post for sunny inspiration!
As well, do not forget to add this color to decor.
From pinterest here is some inspiration.
Hello Yellow!
In my own home, I added a vintage yellow mirror from One Kings Lane.
So dear readers are you ready to wear yellow?
Has Spring come to you yet? I hope there are blossoms in your garden!
—— XOXO, Elle ——
Yellow is my absolute favorite color right now!! And this looks amazing on you Elle. It just makes your face glow…maybe that’s the secret to no makeup!!
XOOX
Jodie
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Yellow is such a happy colour and I love wearing it too. It’s a shame that you have to give this dress away because you look amazing in it.
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Elle you look stunning in this yellow dress.❤️ What an amazing home dress 🙂 Wonderful idea wearing your friends clothes.
XOXO Tina
You wear yellow very well! I never wear yellow but I am appreciating the color more and more. Have a fabulous week ahead!
What a fun yellow dress! it’s a shame the style doesn’t work for you (I can’t do strapless either!) but I’m sure it will go onto someone who will love it!
Yellow is always so cheerful and makes me smile 🙂
Hope you had a wonderful weekend 🙂 I just posted my weekday wear linkup, I’d love you to join! 🙂
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I adore yellow, especially in spring.
It took me quite a few years to start wearing it but now I love it.
You look stunning in this dress! I’m sure your hubby thought so too.
Suzanne
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Yes,
Hubby liked it, but I was happy to give it to a friend!
Hello is great on you!
xo, Elle
What an amazing dress, Elle, but I’m hearing you on your reluctance to add it to your wardrobe. But I must say that you do suit yellow. Plus, it provides instant sunshine, doesn’t it? It must be amazing to be able to play the piano. I can’t play any instrument but I would happily sit at your piano simply for that view! xxx
I love yellow – i had a bright yellow kitchen a few years ago and it was always a happy place. Thanks for sharing your bright dress. Jacqui Mummabstylish
That’s amazing that you can play piano, I used to enjoy playing piano. You look absolutely gorgeous in this yellow dress, Elle. This color looks perfect on you.
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Oh, yellow is the best for elevating one’s mood, isn’t it, Elle? You look gorgeous in this tulip yellow! Ah, we are belt twins – I have a larger version of that Fendi belt in caramel (would you believe I found it for $19.99 in a thrift store??).
Sending you sunshine and pink blossoms from the west coast! Have a good week, my dear.
It would only make sense that we share some items in common ! However, this belt is my friend’s!
I am starting to feel that sun, thanks!
much love,
Elle
love the yellow touches in your home!
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Thanks so much !
xo, Elle
oh my that yellow dress is stunning!! loved this post
Jadieegosh
The yellow dress belongs to my friend. But I must say I was very pleased to wear this color. Yellow is such a happy color. Thank you for commenting my friend.
xo, Elle
Yellow is such a happy colour to wear isn’t it? Always makes me feel very cheerful when I wear it and I must say that yellow really is a colour that suits you oh so beautifully.
Laura xo
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Yes Laura I do agree that it is such a happy color. I am glad that you also share this idea. Thank you so much for commenting.
xo, Elle
I do love shades of yellow, mustard and bright yellow are some of my favorite colors to wear in the warmer months. You look beautiful in this dress and can wear no makeup, my naturally beautiful friend! I love the headband look on you too, I thought it was a jeweled crown! I didn’t know you could play piano! Hearing harmonies is a talent too. I can play by ear, I think that skill was in herited from my mom. Enjoy the warmer weather!
jess xx
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That is amazing Jess. You are so very talented. I used to play the piano but I don’t any longer. This belongs to my friend and I am in her apartment wearing her dress. LOL. You certainly look gorgeous and yellow and mustard.
xo, Elle
Thanks for the sunny post Elle. We all of the sudden had a real winterday here in Switzerland, complete with snow! I do love a fair amount of snow and enjoy skiing and snow walking in winter, but I am so into spring right now, that I was not amused by this winter day. That’s why your sunny pictures were timed better than good! Love, Lieske
Elle,
Many great inspirations for the color yellow, Elle. First of all, how lovely are you in yellow and no make up? Now if the weather would cooperate for full blown spring fashions. I’m mindful of consumption and try to shop my closets for new looks on items already there. My best outfits come from shopping my closet and being creative.
Oh yes Eugenia,
Creating an outfit from when we already own is indeed so satisfying. While I’m not wearing make up I am wearing a BB cream, and really helps improve the way my skin photographs! and my eyelashes are fake!!
xo, Elle
I love yellow color and your dress is so fantastic! Have a beautiful day.
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Thank you so much- I am so glad you like it. Thank you for visiting my blog. Have a wonderful day.
xo, Elle
I love yellow that color always cheer me up you look lovely in it.
Thanks so much Jackie. Yellow is a favorite color and indeed it has a mood enhancing effect.
xo, Elle