“Is this too green?” I asked Terry, standing before him on Monday morning.
He stared at me blankly for several seconds. I could almost see the cogs turning inside his brain.
“I… have absolutely no idea what that question even means,” he said finally. “I mean, it’s… green? It’s… two things that are green? Also: I DON’T CARE. WHY ARE YOU ASKING ME?”
OK, he didn’t say that last bit. I could tell he wanted to, though.
It was OK, though: it was totally a trick question, because obviously there’s NO SUCH THING as “too green”. Terry was, however, correct in his observation that I was wearing two green things rather than one: this is a skirt and a sweater, not a dress, and I actually had no intention of wearing the two together. I mean, when I ordered this skirt, I just assumed I’d be probably be wearing it with my trusty black turtleneck. You know, like I usually do?
It was as I perched perilously upon a stool, reaching for the aforementioned black turtleneck, that this ancient green sweater caught my eye instead.
I looked at it, and then back at the skirt. I looked from the skirt back to the top.
Could it be…?
Was it possible…?
Were they….
“OMG THEY’RE THE SAME COLOUR!” I said. (Inside my own head, obviously.) And that was it: as soon as I realised the colours were as close a match as I could reasonably expect from two items, by different brands, purchased years apart, I knew there was no possible way I’d be able to resist wearing them together. Seriously, you should all just be relieved I didn’t wear one of the two pairs of green shoes which would’ve also matched this skirt, because then I really WOULD have looked like a leprechaun. Or MORE like a leprechaun, rather. Not that that’s ever stopped me…
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Amber McNaught (@foreveramber)
February 25, 2014Oh look, I’m wearing green again: http://t.co/AVYQ5xtEAK #ootd #fashionbloggers #scottishbloggers
char
February 25, 2014Definitely the perfect amount of green, not too much.
Call me M
February 25, 2014They look exactly the same hue. When I first looked at your outfit, I thought it was a dress. So I guess this was the perfect pairing, and I wouldn’t be able to resist either if I was you. Definitely not too green! 🙂
Ruth
February 25, 2014You look fabulous as always! That watch, I want a Michael Kors watch SO bad. Do you find it comfy?
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Amber
February 26, 2014I actually don’t think I’ve ever thought about it when it’s on, so I guess that’s a yes! When I first got it, it seemed so huge I was sure it would feel really heavy, but it’s fine 🙂
Ruth
February 28, 2014Thanks for replying! x
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Corinne
February 25, 2014Winner for the match! I didn’t even realise it wasn’t a dress until I read what you put.
I’m still searching for a perfect dress in that colour. I have it all planned out in my head, the cut and everything. I just need someone to read my mind and make it.
You hair is getting long! I’m jealous, I think mine has stayed the same length for about 6 months. NOOOOO!
Corinne x
Terry
February 25, 2014True story 🙂
Donatella
February 25, 2014Perfect
Denise
February 25, 2014I am sure my husband thinks like that as well…
Michelle H
February 25, 2014I LOVE it! Green is my favorite color and that particular shade especially.
Heather
February 25, 2014LOL! Great outfit!
Nicola
February 25, 2014Stunning outfit, green always looks nice with red hair
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Annette
February 25, 2014I think nothing can be “too green” for you, Amber as it is just your perfect colour!
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Mana
February 25, 2014Definitely not too green, it’s the perfect green. I love that skirt and it’s always amazing when you buy something and you have the perfect match already in your closet.
Mana
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Tracey
February 25, 2014At first, I thought it WAS a dress! They match wonderfully. Lovely outfit.
Teresa Silva
February 25, 2014I might be really stupid, cause I saw the second picture and didn’t notice it wasn’t a dress.
It’s just perfect! You look great 😉
Erika
February 25, 2014The outfit was meant to be! I sometimes hesitate to match my top too closely with my skirt, but why not? Dresses are the same color. You will probably never find another pairing this perfect. I also thought it was a dress at first.
Beautiful! 🙂
Tatyana
February 26, 2014Absolutely love this! And poor guys! My partner is the same when I ask him questions during shoots! We gotta love them for their patience! You look amazing xxx
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Ashley
February 26, 2014LOL! I actually did laugh out loud at this post. Thanks for making me chuckle! Like some of the other commenters, I also thought this was a dress until you pointed out that it was two different pieces. I don’t think I could have resisted pairing them either. Cute outfit!!
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Aline
February 26, 2014It can never be too green!
Amber McNaught (@foreveramber)
February 26, 2014Latest post is on the blog now! http://t.co/SbCQyYbPnl #fbloggers #scotbloggers http://t.co/fbR5wevKV9
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February 26, 2014I love it! They match so perfectly!
Catherine Beck
February 26, 2014Green is my absolute favourite colour and this outfit looks gorgeous on you! xxx
Emily Jayne
February 27, 2014Can there ever be too much Amber in green? I really don’t think so!
Emily Jayne
February 27, 2014Boo just checked out chicwish and the largest size they do is a 12?!? Such a shame, this skirt is gorgeous!
Manon
February 28, 2014slightly off=topic, but I thought about you when I saw that: Sephora delivers in the uk! (from the US, not from France, do not ask me why). You probably already knew, but your posts have made me addicted. NO, I do not work for them!