Pinning braids up for a milkmaid effect is practical for summer, but it's also a great way to
give dressy outfits a youthful vibe.
Not exact matches
Basically, I brought some of my favorite accessories and heels to
give the
outfit a more
dressy look.
Even though I love wearing it with
dressier outfits such as with a full skirt, I equally find that it elevates casual looks by
giving it just the right amount of oomph.
Try this shoe style with a typically
dressier outfit to
give it a daytime spin — you'll be amazed at how much further you'll be able to take your existing wardrobe!
The small height increase that mules
give me help make any
outfit feel just a touch
dressier, and statement jewelry make a casual top have a classier vibe.
You can throw it with any
outfit to play your look down or put a printed (ie: polka dot, stripes, geometric) collared blouse underneath to
give it a more
dressy vibe.
To
give the
outfit a few
dressy touches, have fun with accessories — try a pair of tan bow flats, a green crossbody bag, and a sleek gold bracelet.
There is no denying that the bomber jacket is super casual, but I love how it also looks over
dressier outfits,
giving them that instant cool - girl vibe.
The thick and structured fabrics appeal to me the most because it
gives the entire
outfit a solid outline and just overall
dressier, instead of let's say, a slouchy and thin knit that we can find just anywhere.
We love the
dressy casualness of this
outfit,
given by the soft fabrics and the play with size.
Some updos and buns can read as casual, but paired with
outfits that already
give off a
dressy vibe, they generally add yet more formality.
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.
Adding the
dressy sandals is the perfect accent to make the
outfit even
dressier and
give it that extra flirty feel.
Photography by KT Crabb Photography.I shared a glimpse of this casual
dressy outfit on the blog a few weeks ago, but I loved this look so much that I wanted to
give you a closer look of the entire
outfit.
I decided I want to get more wear out this dress, its quite
dressy and I don't really have the right occasions to wear it (its a great wedding
outfit which is what I brought it for) But for this
outfit below I'm wearing the dress as a skirt by putting a jumper over the top paired with boots, this
gives me a totally different
outfit from the Summer straps dress its meant to be.