Our ‘Style Not Age’ collective shows what we wear when we are ‘out and about’. In my case, I have been living in casual clothes. I presume most of you have too. In Dublin (Ireland), we have been in and out of various levels of restrictions since last March. We had a brief reprieve for a short time in July and August when we did meet with friends, mostly in outdoor settings. But that was brief. Graham and I decided not to avail of the opportunity to visit restaurants in December and it seems we made the right decision as cases have skyrocketed.
I did try to dress up to go to the shops and we had a few Friday date nights (at home) where I made an effort to get out of the leggings. Highlights in recent months have been trips to get my hair cut and coloured at Crow Street Collective and trips to my dentist at Seapoint. I used these excursions as an opportunity to ditch the leggings!
Most of my socialising has been meeting up with friends for walks or take-away coffees. Recently, a few of us had socially-distanced fish and chips outside wrapped up in big coats and hats. It was too dark for any pics.
CASUAL DRESSING THE NORM
So casual dressing in warm clothes has been very much the norm for the last few months and I am walking miles nearly every day if the volatile Irish weather allows.
My coat and boots were bought in Primark/Penneys last September and the coat is like wearing a blanket. The sweater is from Selected and the camo leggings are from F&F. My cosy hat was a present. The pictures below were taken on a much sunnier afternoon and the colours look completely different. Also I have replaced my walking boots with my Penneys studded boots.
Below you can see what is underneath the coat.
MUMMABSTYLISH
Jacqui is out and about and embracing the comfy casual look, topped with a lovely bright jacket. Pop over to Mummabstylish and learn more.
ANNA’S ISLAND STYLE
Anna is determined to brighten our spirits with this beautiful pink coat. What a cheerful outfit. Also loving those boots. Hop across to Annasislandstyle to learn more about Anna and her life in the gorgeous Scilly Isles.
IS THIS MUTTON
Gail with a fab new hairstyle looks a million dollars in her outfit. Those red accessories are so vibrant. To find out more about it click here on Isthismutton.
STYLE SPLASH
Emma looks so sweet in this cute tartan mini and orange accessories. And, of course, that faux fur jacket is keeping her warm when she’s out and about! For more, see stylesplash.
So yes you can still look stylish and stay warm when you are out and about in December and beyond. Stay safe my friends.
If you missed out on my last ‘Style Not Age’ post, click here.
Gian & chips outside sound great to me! Ha ha, can’t wait to eat that again! But how good of you that you walk every day! That clears the head doesn’t it. Have a great new year’s eve and all the best for 2021!
Nancy thank you and good health to you too. Roll on the vaccine.
Love your fabulous coat and stylish out and about look! Sure hope we have lots more to dress up for in 2021!
I hope we do. I miss going out and dinner parties and supper club dinners with my girl friends. But there is light a the end of the tunnel.xx
WOULD YOU BELIEVE I HAVE DRESSED MOSTLY IN KAFTANS AS I STAY AT HOME!
WHAT I HAVE DISCOVERED IS I DONOT HAVE ENOUGH WARM ONES!!
SO LEGGINGS ON AND AN UNDERSHIRT of some kind.
I have noticed I do feel better if I DRESS and put make up on!Even if its for the PIG AND CAT NOW…………THE ITALIAN comes home too LATE TO SEE ANY OF THIS!
SO MANY CARS ON THE FREEWAYS HERE………..WHERE ARE THEY GOING?!!
I heard a story from a dear friend who recalls stories from her GRANNY who lived through the PANDEMIC of 1918!!
EVERYONE WORE MASKS………
EVERYONE LOST A FAMILY MEMBER!!YOUNG AND OLD!
IF YOU WERE CAUGHT NOT WEARING A MASK…………YOU WERE SHOT!
GUESS IT WORKED!!!
YOU AND GRAHAM KEEP ON DOING WHAT YOUR DOING!
I WILL CONTINUE ON SITTING HERE IN KAFTANS………AND MAY HAVE TO COME UP WITH A LINE OF WARMER ONES!!THAT WOULD FILL UP MY TIME!!
BIG HUGS TO YOU…………XXXX
I adore kaftans. I agree with you. I wish people would be more careful. It is such an easy thing to do.. to wear a mask. Does it get very cold with you? Just keep wearing the leggings and one of those under armour type tops would add a warm layer. I wear them for golf. Thank you for reading as always xxx
Those leggings are fab! Fish and chips outside sounds fun. It’s got very cold this week so outdoor socialising will probably have to take a back seat. Let’s hope 2021 is much better!
So used to the outdoor life now.. but it is so cold…even a coffee gets cold so quickly… x
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Casual style at it’s best Hilda. xx
Thanks Laurie..easy to wear.x
Love this cozy chic look! Happy New Year!
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Thanks Katherine x
Hilda, you look so cozy and warm and completely on trend with those adorable camo leggings! I really like the boots, too! I admire your dedication to getting out and walking in the volatile weather. It is so cold where I live that any outdoor activities are generally out of the question in winter, but I really could use a nice brisk walk in the cool air after months of being stuck at home. Thanks so much for sharing your cozy out and about look and linking with me! Wishing you all the best in the new year!
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Thanks Shelbee. My first foray into camo..
Oh Hilda I have such envy for those camo leggings! I have a pair of camo jeans, but strangely enough they seem to have shrunk while being stored for the past 6 months…
This was a great theme and we all did very well, don’t you think?
Happy New Year!
Anna x
It’s all about nice easy to wear styles recently hasn’t it! Don’t we all look wonderful in our casual clothes. Great challenge hun. Jacqui x