Here’s Part II of a reader request to share with you all from my girl Ebony (click to check out Part 1).
So now we’re focusing on a transitional outfit from dinner to partying. Basically, we’ll just start with one piece, and switch up the look by adding a different shoe and accessories. Let’s get started.
Outfit above:
Party dress, $70
L.A.M.B. stiletto heels, $260
Tory Burch ballet shoes, $235
Anya Hindmarch leather clutch, $550
ASOS foldover clutch, $81
Leopard belt, £20
This first set features a non-fussy dress that is easy to maneuver in. Because you will be doing so much, you may want to wear a fabric that is light and has drape to it. In addition, the drape is perfect for going out after dinner (masks a full stomach). Switching from flats to platforms and adding glam with a sequined clutch will take the dress to the next level.
Miss Selfridge ruffle dress, $60
McQ by Alexander McQueen ballet shoes, $326
Giuseppe zanotti sandals, $860
Alexander McQueen leather clutch, $356
Teardrop earrings, $74
Metal jewelry, $55
I love the colorblocking on the dress above. I also love the cinched waist and full skirt. The layers create movement and the simple color palette can be dressed up or down. For dinner, rock a pair of unique and stylish flats. Then, for clubbing, pull out the conversation starters…the monster wedge. You could also add statement jewelry for a more glam look.
Dorothy Perkins grey dress, $27
Jessica Simpson high heels, $90
Jessica simpson shoes, $90
Jessica McClintock sequin clutch, $66
Silver bangle, 85 SEK
Long silver earrings, $60
Star necklace, $7.87
Ambre Gris, €48
Marilyn Monroe wall art wall sayings: Home & Garden, $13
You know, I like gray and black because its classic and elegant. However, it can be a bit boring at times. So how do we add punch??? Well, I think a pair of brightly colored heels will do the trick. To off-setting the black and gray, add silver accessories and a sequined clutch.
Check out the rest of the options here…
Lovelies, which outfit do you like best?
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rose / 937 posts
Not bad, but colours seem too matchy-matchy. In the first outfit I’d switch belts (don’t like animal print!) for something bolder, since all the colours are pretty dark or muted. Perhaps a bright tangerine? I’d choose a different necklace as well and then keep the nude clutch and purple shoes. For the second I would just change the colours of all the accessories. I don’t wear earrings, so no bother changing those. I’d probably opt for a bright yellow or maybe bright teal or turquoise shoe, a reddish brown bracelet (or ring, since I usually don’t wear bracelets either) to add more warmth, and perhaps an off-white clutch for some lightness. With the third I would keep the bright shoes, ditch the necklace for maybe more of a fiber or leather material to contrast with the more flowy material of the dress (and for more warmth, I’d choose a warm brown or perhaps a nice green), and then either a black clutch or a very bright clutch that is opposite in colour to the shoes (so maybe a yellowish orange?)
ranunculus / 3285 posts
I really like the first dress
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great outfits!
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Last one for sure. And I think less is more with accessories.
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the heel-less sandals look cool like tippy-toeing on the moon
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not loving the dresses. but the shoes are pretty.
daffodil / 1615 posts
Those prices are absurd.
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Saw the magenta heels on justfab.com for $40. Just saying.
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i like the star necklace.
i would totally wear the 2nd & 3rd dresses. but the prices are too much.