I’ve been feeling a few pangs of guilt lately about the amount of clothes in my wardrobe that are still unworn with the tags attached. The time has come to decide if I can make them work for me or if it’s time to let them go. One such item is this J by Jasper Conran mustard jersey dress. When I bought it I loved the colour, the draping at the front and the length; just below the knee is my preferred length in a dress. But when I tried it on at home I wasn’t sure about the high neckline and cap sleeves, which tend to make my top half look square.
As a result it’s been in the wardrobe for several years, looking great on the hanger but taking up much needed space. I decided to give it one last chance and to my surprise I quite liked it. It’s a bit clingy but it’s double layered so it’s not see-through.
Usually I like a bit of contrast in an outfit but I went with a neutral-coloured shoe for a leg-lengthening effect. Again, with the handbag I considered a dark colour; mustard works really well with cobalt, aubergine and deep red. But I liked how the gold chain strap on my bag tied in with the gold sunglasses and jewellery. This J by Jasper Conran mustard dress and Angel Jackson bag are pretty much a perfect colour match. However, the darker shade in the snake print provides enough contrast to prevent it looking too uniform. Maybe I’ll try a bold, contrasting colour next time. I could style it with tights and boots for the colder weather. I could also layer a long cardigan or duster jacket over it. So it looks like I’ll be keeping the dress after all!
Dress: J by Jasper Conran at Debenhams | Bag: Angel Jackson| shoes: River Island | sunglasses: Roberto Cavalli | ring: Kevia
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Beautiful color!!!!
Jaymie
Fabulous, Emma! Mustard yellow is definitely the shade of yellow that I always go for. You look amazing! Thanks so much for linking up On the Edge of the Week. I hope to see you again this week!
Shelbee
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Thank you so much Shelbee 🙂
That’s such a gorgeous colour on you Emma, I love the style and the shape of it too.
Thank you Melissa! xx
I love this gorgeous dress! The draping and fit on you are fabulous!
Thanks so much Laura 🙂
Wow, this whole look is super stylish. Love the sandals, bag and oh everything! Jacqui
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Thank you Jacqui!
I love the color of this dress too! And you could always get the sleeves altered later. I think it would look great as a sleeveless dress too!
~Jessica
Jeans and a Teacup
I love the drape of the dress and the color on you Emma, mustard will be great to transition to the fall too! Pretty sandals Emma!
thanks for linking up with turning heads tueday
jess xx
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Thanks Jess! Yes it’d probably work with tights and boots when the weather turns cooler 🙂
I absolutely love mustard yellow, it’s such a gorgeous and flattering colour and it really suits you and your hair colour!
The style and fit of this dress is gorgeous hun, I really love the draped wrap across the front!
Tamsyn Elizabeth | Peaches and Bear
Thank you Tamsyn 🙂
I really like this dress on you Emma, the front folds help the dress feet like a glove
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Thanks Anna, the folds also hide any lumps and bumps 😉
Love this dress!
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Thank you Kate 🙂
You don’t need this dress! You need to send it to me ! Along with that gorgeous bag lol. No don’t get rid, this is stunning on you x
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Thank you Laurie! Maybe us bloggers should have a swishing party!
What a pretty dress, glad you got it out and styled it. It looks great on you.
Thank you Rachel!
It’s beautiful!! You are going to keep it now, right?
Sometimes I think we get too involved in the details of what we like and don’t like—but truly the overall look is fantastic!
jodie
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Thank you Jodie! Yes I’m definitely keeping it…I took the tag off so I have to now 😉
Come rummage through my wardrobe Emma and you’ll definitely find clothes with the tags still on! Gulp! Sometimes the gap between shop and home is wide and garments get left hanging in the wardrobe but I’m so pleased you took this out for a spin to see if it would work. Great colour on you and I love the bag with it.
I really want your ring. It’s fabulous!
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Thanks Jacqueline! Glad I’m not the only one guilty of buying things and leaving them unworn in the wardrobe! I got the ring from the Outnet a few years ago – I’ve been obsessed with big, bold rings since childhood 🙂
I love this outfit! The colour is gorgeous on you and I love how you styled this dress!
The nude heels are perfect and I love your jewellery!
Julia x
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Thank you so much Julia! 🙂
The shape of this dress and the color are amazing on you!
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This dress is AMAZING on you! It is such an unusual colour and the fit is perfect on you. I’m so pleased you’re keeping it. xx
Thank you Lisa!
This dress looks great on you! It’s amazing how revisiting an unworn piece in your wardrobe breathes new life into it!
Thank you Maya! xx