Wearing lime green and Doc Martens...

I have tried a lot of things since I started blogging (wearing leggings, rediscovered jeans and peplums) but I honestly never thought that you would one day catch me on an outfit that combines two unlikely pieces of clothing. Although I love bright colours, I have never worn lime green as I was convinced that it didn't suit me and that I wasn't able to pull it off. Great on other people but just not for me. The same was true of Dr. Martens and yet here I am , proudly sporting a pair (and outside of the house too!) This White Stuff jumper was another kind gift from Matilda and it has been sitting in my wardrobe for months as I had no idea what to pair it with. Luckily my trusty black pleated skirt came to the rescue and actually made this whole ensemble feel much more 'me'. I may never be super cool but I can at least use the DMs to add some edge to my usual girly appearance! 

Jumper:White Stuff via Matilda, camisole: Laura Ashley via Mum, skirt: French Connection, belt: Miss Selfridge, necklace: Herbert Art Gallery and Museum, shoes: Dr. Martens

This gorgeous necklace was a purchase from the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry (well worth a visit by the way) and it is one of my favourites. I am pretty rubbish with accessorizing (unless belts count) and always worry that I have overdone it on the jewellery stakes but luckily this necklace is delicate enough not to be overwhelming...


I have had these boots for a while now but every time I came to wear them out of the house, I chickened out. They just seemed like too much of a statement but the bad weather seemed like the perfect opportunity to bust them out and oh boy am I glad I did! This has to be one of my most complimented work outfits EVER (and it couldn't be more different to this one!) and I felt great in it. It just goes to show that a little sartorial experimentation never hurt anyone! I was a bit worried about looking stumpy but a good pair of black tights helped to avoid that (I hope!) and I will definitely be wearing another variation of this outfit sometime soon, I have plenty of jazzy jumpers to try with it! 


How do you get out of your comfort zone? Any tips on how to style up my DMs?

13 comments

The Style Rawr said...

That skirt is so sweet! You look really good in lime and I'm a little jealous haha. :)

Tara xo

char said...

I'm glad you braved the jumper because it looks lovely on you. I haven't got any proper DMs but have a cheapo Barratts version, which I wore once and they are the most painful boots I've ever worn. Annoying. I guess they need wearing in.

Rachel, Cold Knees said...

Love the colour of the jumper! I've not worn DMs since I was a kid, I do want to though but not sure they suit me.. I think they can look good with slim dark jeans though, maybe with a white shirt? x

Lizzy said...

Love the DMs, and props for working with a tricky colour - I think I'd probably run a mile from lime green!

I love Rachel's white shirt suggestion for styling - leave it un-tucked for a rebel edge :).

SJP said...

I love my DMs - they've been so handy in this awful weather!

Michelle / Daisybutter said...

That colour suits you so well Maria! LOVE how you've teamed it up with pleats and DMs as well, such a great contrast (:

Sherin said...

I love how you styled those DM's. I struggle with styling mine so I've never worn them. Love the colour from the top too.

Sophie in the Sticks said...

love your look Maria! I don't own any DMs but I'd probably wear them with shorts, tights and a shirt :) x

Unknown said...

This outfits brilliant! I love the combination of the girly skirt and DM's!! My current situation means my wardrobe is pretty limited so I’m forcing myself to experiment a little to avoid wearing the same thing day after day. It’s definitely pushing me out of my comfort zone!

Emma Something said...

I really love your style! You always look super cool to me!

HighlandFling said...

Your necklace is super pretty. I always find that museums have great jewellery that is locally made. I like the coloured stones on the metalwork. Your outfit is great as usual. You look cute in this yellow/green!

Emma x

FAIIINT said...

The Docs & the lime green suit you perfectly Maria! I'm always so jealous that just about every colour seems to look good on you! :)

Chloe said...

Loving the DMs on you, and the jumper is super cool. Reckon your DMs would look awesome with contrasting tights like burgundy or teal perhaps.