A very dressy dress doesn't have to be saved for one occasion! Today I dressed down my prom-ish dress with brown leather accessories and just-off-the-beach hair.
Dress: She In* (Shop here)
Heels: Schutz (Shop here)
Belt: Primark
Bracelet: Swarovski (Shop here)
Bracelet: Swarovski (Shop here)
Ladies: If you're looking at buying this dress, make sure you get it two sizes smaller! Although the quality of this dress is amazing for the price, the sizing is huge and my size small looked like a large when it arrived! Despite this, I took to it with my trusty needle and thread and somehow made it look good. That's my recommendation when it comes to sites such as She In: Always check the review section for any sizing discrepancies.
I gave the waist an extra cinch in with my trusty Primark Primarni belt. I think that the casual, brown leather tone is perfect for dressing down this dress and stop it looking too 'prom.' The leather, brown Schutz sandals added some much needed length to my legs, whilst dressing down this piece. With flared midi dresses, I recommend heels with a bit of height, as it stops attracting too much attention to the calves. These sandals totally solved my cankle problem! ;)
I NEVER want to take off this Swarovski Stardust bracelet! It was a surprise anniversary gift from Jake it and is so timeless. He obviously saw my ogling it with accompanying 'ooos' an 'ahs' last time we were in the Swarovski store. Worn as a double wrap bracelet, it gives an instant stylish edge to any outfit. It also looks super pretty worn as a necklace too.
How To Dress Down A Dress
There's no point having a beautiful dress that you can only wear once. Choose your accessories right and dress that baby down!
- DON'T go for black shoes and bag. Black is a very formal color, for neutral complimentary pieces, try brown or beige.
- DON'T pair with a clutch bag; they scream evening! Do something a little quirky and different; who says you can't rock a bucket bag with a prom dress!
- WEDGES add that sexy height without making your dress score higher on the 'dressy scale.'
- DO add a jacket- but opt for a casual number, such as a denim or leather number.
- DO opt for accessories in contrasting colours.
- DO wear oversized jewellery, but keep it wooden and boho.
How do you dress down your 'dressy' pieces?
Rachel
xoxo