Ways to wear: Occasionwear

There will be some dresses in your wardrobe that are feeling a bit sad and neglected, and we all know lockdown is definitely to blame. So now would be a good time to discuss styling and how to dress-down using your more staple, casual items in your wardrobe. 

Making the most out of your wardrobe is not only economical and environmentally friendly, but it can also be so much fun! Don’t wait for that special dinner to wear that dress, wear what you want now because you love it and you deserve to feel good. And we’ve got a few tricks up our balloon sleeves, to share with you broken down by category.

 

Accessories 

Remember that gorgeous dress you only wore once? Ever thought about dressing it down with boots and a chunky knit in some form? It’s a whole different look. If you’ve got a loud print, then stick to complimentary knits in neutral palettes to make sure you’ve got only one stand out item. Flat ankle boots and a leather jacket give a hint of the fabulousness you’ve got on underneath but merge casual and glam perfectly. 

Eva is wearing Cami Leopard Print Midi Dress. Lucy is wearing Midi Skirt with Tulle Design in Black.

Outerwear 

Your choice of jacket can really change the whole vibe of an outfit. Denim speaks to a more casual feel and a blazer over a slip dress takes you from party to sophisticated and smart. A simple switch up with how you dress a jacket, means there are no limits to the amount of looks you can create.

Lois is wearing Blazer with Midi Skirt with Tulle Design in Black. Sophie is wearing High Neck Tiered Midi Leopard Print Dress & Faux Fur Teddy Coat in Brown.

Shoes 

No matter what dress you pick out of your wardrobe, a pair of clean white trainers will pair perfectly and dress down 90% of what you’ve got. Take for example this Tiered Smock High Neck Mini Dress in Purple, our designs can take you from a casual shopping to a fancy birthday party all with just a quick change of shoes. 

Two for One

A maxi shirt dress is maybe one of the most adaptable items in your wardrobe. Going into spring, you could unbutton all the way down and wear over a top and jeans like a long-line kimono. Or for the cooler months you’re able layer with a jumper to give yourself a completely different style to make it seasonably appropriate.