Before you're going to react to this outfit, allow me to highlight that it wasn't just any skirt she had on;
it was a dressy piece of dark blue fringe skirt that looked extremely exquisite.
Even though a fringe skirt
is a dressy piece of clothing, you can actually dress it down and make it look less glam with a pair of flats.
For sure, it's a dressy piece but did you know you can style it down as well?
Not exact matches
There
's simple, relaxed, casual
pieces, and then there
's also more vibrant
dressier pieces.
I have
been doing a similar thing on my blog, but styling the
piece I
'm featuring one week casual and then
dressy the next.
I
'm calling it polished athleisure because it
's a 50/50 mix between
dressier office appropriate
pieces & casual basics.
The chambray button - down
is one of my favorite
pieces that does both casual and
dressy.
I know buffalo check can feel a little casual, like with the flannel shirts (which
are awesome, by the way), but when paired with
dressier pieces, the print feels a lot less casual.
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.
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
Jumpsuits
are one
pieces that can
be as casual as you like or so glam you could wear them to a
dressy event.
The self - tie ribbons over the shoulders and around the sleeves turn what could have
been a basic sweater top into a trendy
piece, one you can wear over a casual or
dressy bottom.
I had pictured this as a very
dressy piece, but
was happy to find it
was not necessarily so.
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.
I really like that dress and the way you transitioned it from
dressy to casual, denim vest and hat
are such a perfect versatile
pieces.
Since my new job
is a little
dressier than my old job, I've
been slowly incorporating a few more tailored
pieces like this Ann Taylor tie sleeve top and Banana Republic military skirt into my wardrobe.
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.
If you wear business clothes during most of the week, focus on
dressy pieces rather than casual clothing when you
're shopping.
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.
The cable sweater has a neat fit silhouette, which means it can
be worn during the day and
is also
dressy enough to wear at night with occasion
pieces.
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.
Here
's why: a
dressy piece is worth like 75 % of your outfit.
It
is such an easy
piece to layer and can make an otherwise
dressy look casual.
It
's such a classy
piece that works with
dressy looks such as the dress you
're wearing and you can also dress it down!
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.
The stretch modal knit
is nice and versatile —
dressy enough to wear to the office, but with the right
pieces can
be dressed down as well.
The jacket
is such a statement
piece that can easily
be transformed from really casual to a little bit
dressier look.
Wearing a normally buttoned - up
piece (see also:
dressy, formal) with a something super casual
is a great way to achieve a cool, carefree vibe without getting sloppy.
If you live a casual lifestyle as I do, you may not need a
dressier style, but a denim skirt
is always a great
piece to have in your closet year - round.
With this dress code you get to balance your
dressier pieces with more casual things, which usually translates to looking good and
being comfortable.
Normally I think of a heathered grey cotton
piece to
be more on the casual side — and it
's definitely a less -
dressy hue compared to black — but the pretty draping on this dress really makes it so easy to dress up (with some statement earrings).
They
are so versatile and can
be worn with
dressier pieces, like a little black dress, or paired with casual denim.
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.
A
dressy look can
be created either through the accessories or individual key
pieces that lift the look to another level.
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
pieces.
I wore this the entire day I
was sight - seeing in Hiroshima, and while it can look like a
dressy piece, it
's comfortable enough to wear from day to night unlike a stuffy corporate - style shirt.
This
dressy or casual spring
piece could
be yours!
Makes me sad I
am having a very hard time finding the balance between fashion and mom clothes that
are functional, easy to wash, not over the top
dressy and cheap enough that I won't kill my children if a
piece gets stained, torn, broken, scratched or lost.
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!)
Pick your favorite
dressy piece and add a wardrobe staple that you love,
be it your favorite denim jacket (obsessed with this distressed one, plus its under $ 70!)