They've got school - appropriate skirts pretty much year round, and offer the best
dressier pieces for work.
Often times, I find myself investing in
a dressier piece for a special occasion and then said piece gets relegated to the back of my closet never to be seen again.
Not exact matches
For a slightly
dressier cookie using a cookie stamp, form a
piece of dough into a one inch ball, then flatten with a cookie stamp.
Classic tailoring & investment buys don't have to be reserved
for special occasions, often the contradiction of structured, classic or particularly
dressy pieces with everyday essentials makes
for the most chic of looks.
I like the idea
for myself too, and would need to combine the track pants with
dressier pieces to feel fab, I think.
Because I work during the week and have to be somewhat
dressy I try to find
pieces that will work
for the office and my... Continue reading Summer Style
When I think about how to wear
pieces like white lace in winter, I like to incorporate knits with lots of texture
for a less
dressy look.
I can't even tell you the last time I picked a pretty lace blouse out of my wardrobe as I always find them
dressy for more casual occasions, but after coming across this pretty Alice Temperley
piece from John Lewis I knew it would fit seamlessly into my wardrobe
for the summer months.
I styled it
for spring with this white chiffon dress... taking an otherwise
dressy piece and dressing it down
for a night out or even brunch with the gals.
I'd love to find a few
pieces that I can always reach
for to look
dressier or more festive.
This chambray shirt's beauty is such a statement, it takes very little to dress up this
piece with anything your wardrobe calls
for, whether casual or
dressy.
For the look we added a button up jean shirt to compliment the sweater, and add that
dressy feel to the outfit, and matched it with this cute little leopard skirt; which has a great functional silhouette that can work with many
pieces.
Even that is pretty pricy
for me, but it's a versatile
piece of outerwear that I can style with almost any winter outfit, both casual and
dressy.
It's super lightweight and probably one of my easiest dresses to go casual or
dressy, one of those go - to
pieces that I'm pretty sure will make it in my travel bag
for every trip this summer!
You all know I'm a girly - girl and always lean towards
dressier pieces, so this outfit is definitely a departure
for me.
I love the idea of mixing
dressy and casual
pieces, but if you're planning
for a more formal event, then you can't go wrong with this sparkly dress.
You're looking
for something that feels and looks like a 50/50 split between
dressy and casual, but isn't necessarily built 50/50 in
pieces.
The perfect
dressy holiday party outfit all in one
piece for under $ 100.
Although I would love to be this really classy woman with just a few super high quality
pieces and a clear signature look, which in my case could be
dressy pants with a classy asymmetrical top, I am constantly looking
for the new and different.
Well, taking away some
pieces that are too
dressy for work, I like to wear my good clothes any time I want.
For me, it was a little bit of a juxtaposition of two styles, as I usually wear the cardigan with
dressier pieces, but hey, life's way more fun when it's a little mixed up from time to time.
The
pieces in my first fix were
dressy enough
for a casual date night, yet could also be easily dressed down
for a day at home.
A couple of years ago I signed up
for my first fix and was super excited
for it to arrive — only to find that most of the
pieces were
dressy or business casual and poor quality
for the price.
That's the beauty of kimonos, they can quickly be added as a topper to most
pieces, whether you are going
for a laid back weekend look or something a little
dressier for an evening out or day at the office.
It is the most billowy of shapes
for a dress, and can be mixed as a casual or
dressy piece.
Because of the
dressier look I was going
for, I opted
for delicate and feminine
pieces of jewelry.
I always like mixing
pieces that are a little
dressier with items that are a bit more casual
for an unexpected look, A skirt like this can pair well with a tee — and the sequins add a little something extra.
I used to shop here regularly
for work items and business outfits, but soon after their Eva Mendes collection launched, I was instantly excited to see wardrobe
pieces that were suitable all season long, and that ranged from casual to
dressy.
For example, I don't go out a lot at night or need dressy clothes, other than the occasional work event or wedding, so it is more important for me to have pieces that I can dress up for nighttime instead of having lots of separate piec
For example, I don't go out a lot at night or need
dressy clothes, other than the occasional work event or wedding, so it is more important
for me to have pieces that I can dress up for nighttime instead of having lots of separate piec
for me to have
pieces that I can dress up
for nighttime instead of having lots of separate piec
for nighttime instead of having lots of separate
pieces.
But
for spring, Ghesquière responded with a powerhouse lineup that started with an elegant gray knit dress worn and a series of light
dressy ensembles made of layered lace
pieces, all worn with Western - style boots made of different materials front to back, and sometimes topped with an iridescent leather perfecto.
For sure, it's a
dressy piece but did you know you can style it down as well?
Side note: this is a great
piece to have on hand
for lots of
dressy events, but more on that to come in another post!)
For this look, since it's for Valentine's Day, I decided to go with something a little more dressy and sexy so the top I'm wearing is actually a lingerie one - piece that I just tucked into my jea
For this look, since it's
for Valentine's Day, I decided to go with something a little more dressy and sexy so the top I'm wearing is actually a lingerie one - piece that I just tucked into my jea
for Valentine's Day, I decided to go with something a little more
dressy and sexy so the top I'm wearing is actually a lingerie one -
piece that I just tucked into my jeans.
A leopard print jacket like this can be worn with many other
pieces for both
dressy and casual occasions.
I've put together two sets of July 4th - inspired outfits... so whether you're going casual on the beach or a barbecue or going a little
dressier for a party or fireworks date, here are
pieces for each.
When it comes to deciding what to wear
for a conference, it's best to go with basic yet somewhat
dressy pieces that have multiple uses (and that also make you feel like a boss lady).
They make
for the perfect statement
pieces to enhance either a
dressy or casual outfit and all look so good on you, too!
This year we went
dressy and I had SO much fun picking out some
pieces for Ava and Luca.
I am not much of a
dressy person but you honestly have me wishing
for some pretty feminine
pieces in my closet!
It's easy to throw on as a layering
piece and depending on the cut and structure of the blazer, can make an outfit something that's a little bit
dressy for a date night or gives you that professional feel
for the workplace.
All of these
pieces are winners and are great
for dressier occasions, although the maxi can be worn casually too.
My daily style is more casual than
dressy but
for a date night look I love to dress up and add feminine
pieces to my outfits.
Leggings and denim are my go - to
pieces —
dressy or casual — so these were an obvious choice
for me.
I personally prefer Nordstrom
for their North Face selection, Back Country
for Patagonia, Zappos
for boots and J.Crew
for dressier pieces.
What I think we can learn from this trend is how to dress down more
dressy pieces, like tulle,
for everyday wear.
With my longer
pieces I start with my everyday dresses and work my way out leaving my
dressier pieces and cocktail dresses in one area so that when the time comes to look
for something
for an event it's easy to check there first before I think about buying something new.
But
for most days, I end up using the
pieces as
dressy seperates and double the lifespan of the outfit.
Always make sure to bring at least one
dressy piece of clothing: a suit
for a man and a dress
for a woman.