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Spring Sweaters with ‘Style Not Age’

Spring Sweaters
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Hilda
Monday, 26 April 2021 / Published in Home, Lifestyle & Leisure, News, Style & Beauty

Spring Sweaters with ‘Style Not Age’

Another month nearly over. And we have the perfect prompt of ‘Spring Sweaters’ from Anna for our ‘Style Not Age’ feature this month.

There may have been a lot of sunshine but there is still a chilly wind most days. While I have ditched the heavy winter coats, I still need to keep warm.

No matter how warm it is elsewhere, Malahide can often be a few degrees lower because of the onshore winds. So it is perfect Spring sweater weather.

I shopped my wardrobe for all of this look. The sweater/jumper is old from Zara.  I love stripes and there are pretty buttons on the sleeves, which caught my eye when I purchased it about two years ago. Do stripes ever go out of fashion anyway?

In fact, this is a High Street look from head to toe. The trousers are Top Shop, boots M&S and hat H&M.  Hats have been my go-to accessory this year. I wear them out walking for sun protection, but also to cover the grey roots. In Ireland, we are waiting to hear when our hair salons will open. It will be six months since my last visit, I reckon.

Below, I tried a blue hat when I was heading to do some grocery shopping and I added my very old DKNY bag to the ensemble. I had to find a tree full of blossom on the way.

EMMA

Sporting a lovely short-sleeved spring sweater with a beautiful beaded collar, Emma has paired it with lime green trousers for a season-appropriate colour combination.  I love how Emma accessorises her outfits and this strawberry print bag adds a touch of fun to the Spring outfit. If you want to find out where she picks up all these beautiful pieces, step across to The Style Splash.

Spring Sweaters The Style Splash

GAIL

I envy Gail who has a complete new hair style to celebrate the easing of restrictions in England. The pixie cut suits her so well. She told me she was glad to have her “spring sweater” because of the easterly wind. Her sweater is actually a mohair-mix cardigan, bought from @Devoted_to_style on Instagram.  Head over to Is this Mutton to learn about the rest of her outfit.

Spring Sweaters Is this Mutton

ANNA

Anna’s sweater is a vintage Laura Ashley number, found in a charity shop a couple years ago, along with flower sprigged pre-loved jeans and Sketchers trainers.

Anna from The Scilly Isles said “Still sunny here, but that easterly wind is pretty ferocious so you definitely need a sweater!”  Pop across to annasislandstyle to see more of what Anna has been up to and see gorgeous pics of where she lives.

JACQUI

Jacqui is wearing one of my favourite colours. She has a bright orange sweater from Phase Eight and I love her (newish) long white boots too. I might have to find some boots like those.  You can find Jacqui’s post on Mummabstylish.

Spring Sweaters Mummabstylish

Soon it will be May and hopefully Ireland will begin to open up. We are all mightily sick of it now. Graham had his first Astra Zeneca shot on Saturday and it will be my turn soon. Like most people I am trying to stay positive. We are returning to casual golf this week, so that is good.

Enjoy the little things my friends.

Hilda x

Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion post, isthismutton, mummabstylish, Spring sweaters, style challenge, style not age challenge, stylesplash, stylish sisters

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14 Comments to “ Spring Sweaters with ‘Style Not Age’”

  1. Nancy says :Reply
    April 26, 2021 at 11:10 am

    I had the same sweater a few years ago and wore it to pieces! Love it! Have a great start of the week!

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      April 26, 2021 at 8:11 pm

      Nancy I have only wore mine half a dozen times. Madness. xx

  2. Suzy says :Reply
    April 26, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    I’m loving the black and white stripes, Hilda! There’s something a little witchy about it lol – and I mean that in a good way because I love witchy style LOL!
    Hugs
    Suzy xx

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      April 26, 2021 at 8:10 pm

      I so seldom do a monochrome look. I like witchy too. Ha Ha.

  3. Gail says :Reply
    April 26, 2021 at 1:53 pm

    Love your images Hilda and the outfit deserves a big round of applause. I love all the details, the stripe on the trousers, the laces on the boots, the buttons on the sleeves. You really aced it with your trademark hat.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      April 26, 2021 at 8:08 pm

      Hat needed to cover the greys. Ha ha. Thanks Gail xx

  4. LA CONTESSA says :Reply
    April 26, 2021 at 5:32 pm

    STRIPES ALWAYS WORK!
    HANG IN THERE………I get MY SECOND SHOT ON FRIDAY!
    LOVE HOW YOU HAD THE GIRLS NAME IN GREEN AND SO GRANDE!
    HOW DO I DO THAT?MUST FIND OUT!
    YOU LOOK GREAT!
    NO MORE EPISODES I HOPE?
    XXX

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      April 26, 2021 at 8:06 pm

      No more episodes TG. I just change the colour at the top…see where all colours are. Highlight and change. I am hopeless with most of this blogging stuff SEO and all that. You are so lovely my friend. xx

  5. Jacqui Berry says :Reply
    April 26, 2021 at 9:15 pm

    Glad to hear the shots are on their way! We all just want to get out of lock-down don’t we! Great black and white ensemble Hilda, you wear it well and it suits you. Jacqui x

  6. Anna Parkes says :Reply
    April 27, 2021 at 6:27 am

    I love this look on you Hilda. Very cool and trendy with that black hat – perfect styling x

  7. Laurie says :Reply
    April 27, 2021 at 11:12 pm

    A very chic look Hilda! I love the boots too xx

  8. mireille says :Reply
    May 4, 2021 at 5:45 pm

    I love stripes! And those boots are so fun!
    http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

  9. Emma Peach says :Reply
    May 11, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    I absolutely love this outfit Hilda! It’s so chic with the stripes and wide brim hat! Thanks for joining in the #stylewithasmile link up!

    Emma xxx
    http://www.style-splash.com

  10. Hilda says :Reply
    May 11, 2021 at 4:19 pm

    I must remember to do it more often. I need to be organised…

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