Gothic Romance, our Style Not Age challenge for October




Hi there! Welcome to the October Style Not Age challenge, set this month by Emma. I'll be totally honest and admit that when Emma announced that Gothic Romance was her theme, well my heart sank. Gothic anything is my least favourite thing in the whole world. The popularity of the Goth trend is something that seems to have eluded me over the years. I'm not sure what the appeal is at all. However, as you can see, I found an outfit of sorts which ticked that box. Sorry Emma, this one is just not for me!




As you can tell, Emma is in her element with this - and why not? She and her hubby travelled to a local beauty spot to capture the right atmosphere for her outfit too. Read all about her back story on Style Splash




Hilda looks the part in this dramatic setting too. Also wearing black with lace, she is embracing the seasonal theme. See more from her on Over The Hilda.




Jacqui is looking just a tad concerned at the prospect of something spooky about to happen down in the woods. Find out if there were any goulish happenings on Mummabstylish.




And last, but by no means least, is Gail who looks to be in her element with this challenge. Bravo with your interpretation of this! Check out her story on Is This Mutton.









My Gothic Romance dress was from Zara quite a few years ago, as were the sock boots. The dark green sheer crepe fabric is whispy and feminine. As winter dresses go it's useful to have in my wardrobe, but I seem to have fallen out of love with it. I've kept hold of it for occasions like this - it was the only thing that came to mind immediately and I honestly looked no further. 




Accessories read like this - black mirror sunglasses are by Quay Australia, citrine rings are - small one gifted, large one charity shopped and pendant is by Vivienne Westwood.




The Zara sock boots often give rise to comments about me wearing fishnet tights over my boots. From the close-up you can see they are created from two layers which indeed give that effect. 

Apologies to the ladies of the collective as I just seem to have gone through the motions with this month's challenge. I fancy that I may be suffering from the the winter blahs and this theme didn't bring out the best in me, sorry!

                                                                                      Anna x

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  1. Loving this dress Anna, I can see you wearing this again with some dash of bright frivolity I reckon! Jacqui x

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    1. Cheers Jacqui! Sometimes it helps to put hide the offending article for a while and then hopefully on rediscovering it, the love affair begins again.

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  2. It is a really dark green; I thought it was black. I love the dress particularly the sleeves. Tough challenge this time. x

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    1. As green dresses go it's pretty enough - pity I just didn't feel up to the challenge this time.

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  3. You did a great job with this outfit Anna! I love your dress and sock boots! The Vivienne Westwood pendant is fabulous too. Sorry to make this such a difficult one, I'll choose something easier next time!

    Emma xxx
    www.style-splash.com

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    1. Thanks Emma. No need to apologise - we all get times like this when it seems to be a tough one!

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  4. I like that dress Anna, although I can hear that your heart wasn’t in this challenge.
    The sock boots look great; I have them too and they pair with so many outfits to give that ‘lift’ when needed.
    Wishing you a happy week ahead as you head towards a much needed rest!
    X

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    1. The dress in itself is fine and as you'll know, these boots usually have great powers of transformation. I think it was just a bad day that's all x

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  5. I like how flowy the dress is. The sock boots are great for the theme!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  6. Well at least your mood is Gothic, lol. And although I like the dress, and am in love with your boots for years, color suits you so much better. But it's a lovely thence and you all look very creative and amazing!

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    1. Emma chose a very topical theme for this time of year. Too bad it didn't strike a chord with me, but hey that happens sometimes!

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  7. I like the dress, it suits you. I'd also like to see it styled with a wide belt. I like the idea of this challenge to tie in with Halloween. I'm not a fan of Gothic either, but it's interesting to see how you can take the basic elements of a theme & adapt it to suit your own style, to make it work! Which it does. The only thing missing perhaps is the full moon (if you had taken the photos at night!)

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    1. Thanks Kim. I completely understand why Emma chose this theme and how clever to tie it in with Halloween. I think there's nothing wrong with the dress and maybe I ought to try it out with a belt next time, cheers!

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  8. Well, I don't think you look dowdy, you look pretty cool but it is certainly NOT typical Anna! You look lovely in it but it isn't idiosyncratic Anna so you won't feel comfortable if it is not your usual thing, no matter what anyone says!

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    1. Thanks for that Kezzie. I suppose it's exactly that, it's just not my typical thing. We all have our comfort zone, don't we? x

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