The biggest weakness in my closet might be my selection
of dressy tops.
Not exact matches
Top it off with a snazzy pair
of dressy shoes and you're set.
I've been shopping around and here are my
top picks in a variety
of price ranges: Girls»
Dressy Holiday Clothing The Mandarin Swing Dress from Redfish Kids (available at Chittypulga for $ 60) is an absolute show stopper!
I take a small cross-body bag (inside a small, collapsible tote on the plane), a raincoat, black pencil skirt, black
dressier pants, a second pair
of pants (somewhat more casual / sturdy but NOT jeans), black cardigan sweater jacket, black turtleneck, two
dressy tops, two somewhat causal
tops, base layer (unless summer), undies, sleepwear and robe, two pairs
of shoes, flip flops, scarves, and some inexpensive jewelry.
It's a comfy flat with a sneaker sole, but the lack
of laces and the additional embellishment at the
top of the shoe make this one
of the
dressier options on our list.
For night time, glam it up with a plus size sleeveless
top along with a
dressy pair
of trousers and a statement belt and shoes to accentuate your legs and hourglass figure.
My go - tos include distressed denim, cute
tops, and a pair
of shoes that can be both
dressy and casual.
I splurged and bought a pair
of black maternity jeans from Loft when they were on sale the other day and I'm hoping to find a
dressy maternity
top to wear with those.
Of course, you could always throw on a pair of high heels and glittering top to make it more dress
Of course, you could always throw on a pair
of high heels and glittering top to make it more dress
of high heels and glittering
top to make it more
dressy.
I think it's important to have at least one or two «
dressy» sweaters in your closet for those winter evenings when you need to be warm, but also want to look nice — see more
of my
top affordable picks in the collage & scrolling bar below!
Whether on its own or as the foundation for a
dressier layered look, this painted stripe sleeveless
top is tailored with a pleated keyhole neckline and infused with a hint
of stretch for a flattering, comfortable fit.
Take for example Tori and Gisele's
tops; they'd look fabulous with a skirt, or even black skinny jeans and a pair
of heels for a
dressier / evening look.
Because I wanted the
top to be the centre
of attention — which it's quite doing reasonably well on it's own — I decided to go with plain yet
dressy / trendy accompaniments.
Dressy, but still an effortless vibe due to the looseness
of the
top.
Whether on its own or as the foundation for a
dressier layered look, this paisley print
top from Kasper Petite is tailored with a pleated keyhole neckline and infused with a hint
of stretch for a flattering, comfortable fit.
If you're a Mom at home you probably have a wardrobe full
of jeans and casual
tops with the odd
dressy thing for evenings out.
Whether on its own or as the foundation for a
dressier layered look, this Kasper Petite floral print
top is tailored with a pleated keyhole neckline and infused with a hint
of stretch for a flattering, comfortable fit.
Is kind
of dressy leather style on
top then goes rock and roll on the bottom with the jeans, nice mix.
You can pair an elegant pair
of dressy trousers, or a
dressy skirt with a glamorous silk or sparkly
top.
I like to style them with a
dressy top like this layered tulle blouse and a pair
of comfy heels — it's the perfect outfit for a drink after work or a dinner with friends.
In this look, the pink
dressy shorts balanced the boldness
of the floral
top while blending with its shades.
The easiest way to make your vest look
dressier is to wear on
top of a nice dress, but I don't do easy!
I could have gone in a wide variety
of ways, including a striped
top with a cardigan or blazer, and trousers, pinstriped pants with a
dressy top, or a striped dress.
I tried out my AT straight - leg white jeans on vacation in Miami, and they were perfect for
dressy - casual dinners — crisp and classic, they looked good with most
of my
tops.
To make this look
dressier I could have worn black skinny pants, but I like the juxtaposition
of the feminine
top half and distressed, casual jeans.
With a high heel and a circle - ring zip, they «ll put a
dressy twist on your jeans - and -
tops combos.Ankle BootsDo not wash Shop At House
Of Fraser
The safari jacket looks like a bit
of a wild card for you on its own, but paired with the
dressier top it's unexpectedly brilliant!
It's the perfect transition
top from the office with a pair
of dressy culottes, to a leather skirt in the evening for a night out on the town.
I would always go for a cut off pair
of shorts, simple
top depending on the weather I would chose one accordingly, flip flops
dressier or simpler depending on the venue, Ray - bans are my must have pair
of sunglasses being aviators...
For a holiday party, these would look completely amazing paired with cream colored cords (one
of the easiest ways to be both
dressy and cozy at holiday parties), or with jeans and a sparkley silver
top, or a white shirt with sparkly silver jewelry.
So a slouchy
top like this blue blouse from Forever21 (back in the day) works with the pants because it's made out
of dressier fabric.
LUXE SNEAKERS «The texture
of my ponyhair high -
tops feels
dressier than that
of your average sneaks, but they still have a sporty vibe.
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.
I keep my
top and skirt very clean, but added on a pair
of pretty
dressy shoes to bring the evening wear feeling.
I love the
top because it works so nicely with a pair
of jeans (as seen here, but any cut will do), but putting it with these shorts makes for the perfect
dressy - casual look.
I changed my shoes later on in the evening to a pair
of black heeled slingbacks with diamante detail (here) and swapped the crop
top for a white and grey striped shirt unbuttoned for a
dressier look.
Because a tulle skirt can often be large and dramatic, pairing it with a casual tee, like this gold heart
top is the perfect blend
of dressy and casual.
I think the drape neckline on this
top is part
of what makes it look more
dressy.
I cant wait to wear them with a crisp white button up and other
dressy tops with some
of my favorite patent pointed pumps (like these).
I just bought a pair
of Bruno Magli black 2.25 ″ croc skin shoes — they look like very well cut loafers on
top but are extremely
dressy heels & perfect with pants.
He usually wrinkles his nose when I wear something
dressy or «over the
top» (his favorite saying), but this cape got his stamp
of approval.
This is an especially cute look for those
of you who doen't want to over do, the lace
top and cropped blazer are super versatile, they're
dressy enough to be paired with skirts and / or leggings yet low key enough to be worn with jeans: BCBG «Cindee» Lace Peplum
top; faux leather legging (old - similar one); Stella and Dot Fiona Bib Necklace (on sale now!)
My husband and I haven't gone to a «grown - ups only» event like this in years, so I'm pretty proud
of myself for having aced the dress code (
dressy top, jeans) without the benefit
of recent experience.
My favorite version
of gingham is a casual button down shirt knotted at the waist with the sleeves rolled up, like this one by J. Crew (# 1), but I am totally loving
dressier styles like the classic wrap dress by DVF (# 3) and the flirty skirt and
top combo by Lucy Paris (# 4).
You could wear them out at night with a pair
of heels and
dressy top or with a simple pair
of sandals and casual
top.
Today I layered the romper with a black mock neck bodysuit to edge up the look a bit, but it would look adorable with a cute lace off the shoulder
top for more
of a
dressy look.
The off - shoulder
top was the must have
of the season and you can wear it with jeans or shorts to get a casual but polished look; it can also be combined with
dressy pants and heels for a night out.
If you want it to look more
dressy, simply layer a bit
of gloss on
top and you're done!
This is an especially cute look for those
of you who doen't want to over do, the lace
top and cropped blazer are super versatile, they're
dressy enough to be paired with skirts and / or leggings yet low key enough to be worn with jeans: BCBG «Cindee» Lace Peplum
top; faux leather legging (old — similar one); Stella and Dot Fiona Bib Necklace (on sale now!)
I am a fan
of non-distressed bootcut denim and wide leg / palazzo with jackets, shrugs,
dressy tops and kimono myself (the latter I belt sometimes, depending on what works better with my busy X shape).