I think I can say that I've become a pro at dressing from day-to-night! After working in DC and NYC, you become accustomed to dressing flexibly to fit different occasions. There are a few guidelines to keep in mind, and you can do it too! In general, you want to stick to a single focal piece. Here, you have the blue dress as the focal point. You can make a silk blouse on a suit be a focal point too. Choose a fun, bold color that is appropriate for your day responsibilities like meetings, but a color that can also be worn for evening drinks with friends.
day | For daytime outfits, I like to look tailored and polished. I like to add a fitted blazer or cardigan to bring an outfit together. And for a little added fun, throw in some splash with a neon belt!
night | I love the recent statement necklace trend. Minimal work needs to be done when you've got a beautiful piece of jewelry around your neck. Just wear some fun shoes in a similar color palette as your accessories and you're ready for the night!
In case you're wondering why I chose this dress, Joy of Frock Files posted an instagram of herself in it and I was instantly swept off my feet! In the end, Louise of Laid off Mom got one in the leopard print as I got one in this royal blue, and we thought it would be a great idea to see how we would accessorize the dress. Joy's style reflects romance and softness as she tends to go for classic pieces. Louise is the trendiest mom I know and adds a little spunk and charm to her style. Check out their blogs for how they've styled their dresses!
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I am so not a fashionista, so I love that you explained 'why' these looks work!
ReplyDeletelove how you show taking a dress from day to night! great post! : )
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I looove the way you have styled this! Such great picks! :-) I have seen Joy's post this morning; now I am off to see Louise's! <3
ReplyDeleteI love those heels!
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This dress is awesome! I love the different ways you styled it! Now you just need to frolic in the woods wearing your dress... :)
ReplyDeleteLove this! Especially the pink belt with it, what a fun choice.
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Love how you styled this! The sparkly heel on those night time shoes is so fun!
ReplyDeleteI love how you took one look and made it into 2!! And I really don't think the pics of your blue dress do it justice =) In person, the blue is a beautiful shade! I almost got that one too =) I think this is one of those times where I wished I had a job where I "had" to dress up just so I can rock this day to evening look! Great styling S! And thx for dubbing me the trendiest mom...**blushing** So happy we all did this!!
ReplyDeleteYou know I love a dual use piece! Since I'm traveling more often, that's all I buy. Great ideas for turning this in to both a work and evening piece.
ReplyDeleteThat's how I learned! Lots of traveling with a small suitcase or even backpack... yikes!
ReplyDeleteOmg you are such a fashionable mom! Will have to get some tips and motivation from you when I'm at that stage... but I haven't even met a guy yet so lets not stress about that just yet haha
ReplyDeleteAren't they fun!? I'm going to go try them on this weekend!
ReplyDeleteI got the yellow one from nastygal, they're so cute!
ReplyDeleteI know, I really should have set the scene! Maybe I should have done an ocean shot or something?
ReplyDeleteWasn't this a fun collaboration!? Hope you enjoyed!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteHaha, consider it just for you :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Love the pink belt accessory :)
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