What I think we can learn from this trend is how to dress down
more dressy pieces, like tulle, for everyday wear.
Not exact matches
There's simple, relaxed, casual
pieces, and then there's also
more vibrant
dressier pieces.
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'd love to find a few
pieces that I can always reach for to look
dressier or
more festive.
While I often wear distressed denim (a staple in my wardrobe), I usually add in a
more feminine
dressier piece to my outfits.
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.
Pairing with higher /
dressier pieces makes it look so chic, while throwing on a t - shirt + espadrilles (as done below) gives it a
more casual vibe instantly.
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.
Slogan shirts never fail to turn a
dressy piece of clothing into something a little
more casual.
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.
I love mixing
dressy pieces with
more casual ones, don't you?
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).
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.
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 love styling simple
pieces with accessories to make them a bit
more dressier.
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!)
I bought these sequin shorts during the Zara sale in Cancun this summer, I love wearing
more dressed up
pieces during the day so to calm down the
dressy factor I paired it up with a simple white button down and my trusty open toe booties.
I love the mix of
dressier,
more feminine
pieces with edgier,
more masculine
pieces.
I love how you can monogram anyone of their bags and since most of my handbags have
more of a
dressy / fancy look, I was really in need of a
more casual
piece.
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 jeans.
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.