Friday, June 29, 2012

One Dress Three Ways


It can be very difficult when you are first starting out your career to balance fashion and finances.  You do not need to spend a lot or buy a bunch of pieces to update your look each season.  Instead, choose one or two trends that you really love and invest in one great piece.  From there, use your creativity to properly accessorize that piece to change it up and really make it practical for your own lifestyle.  I have selected this yellow peplum dress as my starter piece for the season.  Both the bright color and the peplum detailing are right on trend for the season (and yes, I promise that peplum done right is slimming because it defines a waist and creates an hourglass effect on your body).  It can be worn in the office or even on a date.  Below are three different ways that I hope will inspire you for the season.

The Dress:

Look 1: Polished Professional
A primary color palette is one of my favorite looks.  It is playful, yet sharp and professional.  Layer a loose, cobalt sweater over the dress (it will keep you warm in an air-conditioned office during the day but it won’t be too hot during the summer months).  Add a bright red day bag, and finish off the look with snakeskin flats.  The snakeskin acts as a neutral and won’t clash with the rest of the bright colors in your outfit.  Keep jewelry simple so as not to distract from the outfit.


Look 2: Night on the Town
This look is not for the faint of heart.  Turn a seemingly sweet dress into something edgy with a fierce pair of architectural shoes, a snakeskin envelope clutch, a black blazer, and dangly earrings to create a killer going out look.


Look 3: Tea Time Attire
A beautiful dress in a bright color like this yellow works perfectly for a garden party, brunch, or even a summer wedding.  Just add some ladylike accessories, such as floral printed t-strap heels, a beautiful cuff, and a sweet clutch in a contrasting color to complete the look.

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