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‘Frilled To Bits’ is May challenge in ‘Style Not Age’

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Hilda
Monday, 29 May 2023 / Published in Home, News, Style & Beauty

‘Frilled To Bits’ is May challenge in ‘Style Not Age’

Anna chose this month’s theme of  ‘Frilled to Bits’ and that is exactly what we are, now that summer seems to be here at last. I am doubly excited because it has coincided with the delivery of the dress (below) which perfectly fits the challenge.

When asked to contribute to a feature on fashion in Good Housekeeping (online) in collaboration with JD Williams, the online emporium. I readily accepted. Then I had the difficult job of choosing what I would wear from their summer collection. In return, they kindly sent me a dress and a jumpsuit.  I wrote about this last week on my FB page but here it is again in case you missed it.

JD Williams has been to the forefront in choosing older women to take part in their campaigns. In fact, OUR Anna of  ANNASISLANDSTYLE was a model a few years ago in their print and TV campaigns.

Anyway, back to the challenge ‘Frilled to Bits’. So this Whistles dress was perfect. I am not the best at buying online but I do have several Whistles dresses in my wardrobe and they fit well. And this dress fits perfectly also.

I got dressed in it purely for the challenge. However, I do have several events coming up soon and I cannot wait to wear it.

 Whistles dress

Whistles Dress Frilled to Bits

The bag (below) I borrowed from my daughter’s closet. Isn’t the colour perfect?

The back of the dress is equally stunning.

ANNA

Now to Anna, who has recently started dressmaking.

Here she is proudly showing off her homemade petticoat along with a vintage blouse and skirt plus her new summer cowboy boots in pink and orange from ASOS. Pop on over to ANNASISLANDSTYLE to learn more.

Anna's Island Style

JACQUI

Jacqui is wearing a recent addition to her wardrobe from Izabel Clothing. It’s a wrap dress with frills all down the front and round the hem of the maxi. She loves their dresses and this one might be a contender for the wedding she is attending next week. Check out the green accessories. Jacqui can be found over at MUMMABSTYLISH.

Mummabstylish

GAIL

Gail looks fabulous in her shirt and cropped trousers combo. I love that blouse which she found on e-bay. The colour is amazing and she does look ‘frilled to bits’. You can learn more on ISTHISMUTTON.

IS THIS MUTTON

EMMA

Finally, Emma bought her top on her latest trip to Funchal. It’s from her favourite shop there called Dona Hortensia. The trousers and top are from Monki. Her vegan leather bag is by Fenella Smith. And where can you find out more about Emma? Yes, over on her blog STYLE SPLASH.

So that is it for another month. Thank you for reading as always.

Hilda xx

 

Tagged under: Anna's Island Style, fashion over 50, fashion post, Frilled To Bits, Good Housekeeping, isthismutton, JD Williams, mummabstylish, style not age, stylesplash, Whistles

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11 Comments to “ ‘Frilled To Bits’ is May challenge in ‘Style Not Age’”

  1. Nancy says :Reply
    May 29, 2023 at 8:35 am

    Oh I do love frills! Your dress is such a perfect summer dress. Very pretty. Now let’s hope the sun will continue shining af it does this weekend over here.

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      May 29, 2023 at 9:07 am

      Thank you Nancy. Yes still shining today and the week looks promising too xxx

  2. Gail says :Reply
    May 29, 2023 at 1:35 pm

    I love the print and the back details. I can see you getting lots of wear out of it.

  3. Jacqui Berry says :Reply
    May 29, 2023 at 10:13 pm

    This is such a wonderful dress. I love everything about it, especially the big frills on the sleeve. Have a super week love. Jacqui xx

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      May 30, 2023 at 9:55 am

      Thanks Jacqui. I think we all aced it this month. Loved the prompt.

  4. LA CONTESSA says :Reply
    May 31, 2023 at 2:03 pm

    LOVE THE DRESS ON YOU HILDA!
    SO GOOD TO HEAR YOU ARE GETTING OUT AND ABOUT!
    I’M WAITING FOR A DRESS FROM ENGLAND MY GUT TELLS ME SOMETHING HAS HAPPENED AND I WILL NEVER RECEIVE IT!
    IT IS TOILE MY FAVORITE FABRIC!
    XXX

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      June 3, 2023 at 9:05 am

      That is annoying. But post from England even to Ireland can be very slow…. x

  5. Janine Vrellas says :Reply
    June 2, 2023 at 11:23 pm

    Loving the dress Hilda, it’s exactly the type of dress I’ve been searching for. I’ve never looked on the JD Williams site, but that’s about to change. Have a lovely weekend Janine xx

    1. Hilda says :Reply
      June 3, 2023 at 9:04 am

      Hi Janine. Enjoy the lovely weather and thanks for reading. x

  6. Maria Kamran says :Reply
    June 5, 2023 at 6:30 am

    Hi Maira Kamran Is here… I love these dress on you…! The color is so pretty..! thanks for sharing..

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  7. Mrs Anna Parkes says :Reply
    June 6, 2023 at 6:35 am

    I love this elegant dress Hilda – it’s a fab colour and the style suits your figure perfectly. Hurrah for another successful challenge!

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