I’ve said it before, and I’m gonna say it again – VERSATILITY in clothing is key in having a useful, effective, expansive and fun wardrobe. The more pieces you have that can be worn in different ways means you have more combinations of outfits, with LESS clothes! (awesome huh!)
That’s what I love about this series on the blog so much – it’s all about HOW to wear simple pieces, that will suit most body-shapes, lifestyles and budgets in a few different ways.
I’m not saying wearing exactly how I’m wearing it, but use my outfits as inspiration to get the most out of your wardrobe.
Today’s item is a striped dress from Glassons (get it here and in store now) but you can apply this to ANY striped dress you may find.
So that’s the dress on the model, and here is the dress, in three different ways, on me.
1. Casual weekend wear
This is probably the way that most people would wear this dress. It’s got a great jersey feel to it, so it lends itself to being worn on the weekend. There are a heap of great casual jackets you can throw over it, from a denim jacket (one of my fave casual staples) to an anorak like the one I’m wear.
A nude boot, or a casual shoe like a trainer or ballet flat completes the look. (I’m also being sneaky and have my trusty merino cami on underneath for extra warmth)
SHOP THE LOOK: Glassons stripe dress $39.99 | Similar anorak from Just Jeans $99.95 | Similar boots from EOS at Styletread $219.95
2. All rugged up
Who says just because it’s cold, you need to wear pants! I LOVE wearing a dress in Winter and this striped dress is a great option.
I’ve got a great leather jacket over the top, plus my thick warm tights, long scarf and hat to keep me warm! I love the versatility of a leather jacket – it’s not as bulky as a coat, but has a great wind-proof and warm factor.
Again, you don’t have to wear your dress exactly like me, but don’t be scared to layer it up a little in the midst of winter.
SHOP THE LOOK: Glassons stripe dress $39.99 | Similar jacket from Portmans $199.95 | Similar scarf from Portmans $29.95 |Â Similar hat from Max $59.99 | Djano & Juliette boots from Styletread $189.95
3. Glammed up
Just because it’s not a dressy fabric, doesn’t mean you can’t frock it up for a special occasion.
Use jewellery, your makeup, shoes and handbags to dress your outfit up a little more. I’ve got booties with it, but you could put a heel – or even tights and heeled boots. A blazer could work over the top to keep you warm, and a night-time clutch is another bag option too.
It’s all about how dressed up and special you feel! If you think you rock it, then you will.
SHOP THE LOOK: Glassons stripe dress $39.99 | Alias Mae boots $199.95 | Louenhide “delmar” bag $99.95
So there you have it, one striped dress, for three different occasions, worn in three different ways. Remember to think outside the box just a little and you’ll find you open up your wardrobe so much without having to buy a thing!
Which is your fave way of wearing it? Tell me in the comments below, I’d love to know
Until Next Time, In Style & Love Always,
I LOVE how you have worn this dress. I think the first one is my favourite. It shows off your amazing legs. Rachel x
thanks lady! It’s such a fun dress. I want it in the other colour too xx
I love all 3 ways too. My favourite is the version with the lovely pink statement necklace. Advice though – I actually ordered the dress just for a try, against my usual instincts. I am a pear with a curvy derriere (oops, that rhymes!) but also a decent bust, and really need things to come in at the waist to look OK. I adore this dress on, front view, with a cropped leather or denim jacket to give it a bit of waist definition, but when viewed from behind the horizontal stripes on my widest part with no shaping are just no good :-(. It looks great with a black coat left open, and OK though not as waist-defining with a long waterfall cardigan hiding the stripes at the back. What Would Caitlin Do? Style it only with a longer layer over the top and Never Take It Off – (wear only at school and kindy pick up!), enjoy it looking great from the front and keep my back to the wall ;-), or admit that the style is not quite right for my shape and keep an eye out online for a more forgiving fit and flare version? Definitely should have stocked up on fit’n’flare dresses while they were in.
hahaha great question Monica. My simple answer is….. what YOUR bottom looks like is not your problem – you don’t have to look at, so don’t worry about it! You might think I’m kidding, but I’m not! Own it 😉
Definitely don’t get rid of it – it’s a comfy, versatile dress that I’m sure looks awesome on you! The other option is to try belting the cardi OVER the dress? Like this kinda thing (https://www.pinterest.com/pin/87679523969839262/)
Hope that helps a little? xx
Ha ha. Great. I like the belt over cardi idea though! Would never have come up with that. Once an English lecturer of mine at uni said (not to me, but to the whole lecture theatre) that if you were going to put on weight anywhere your bottom was the right place to do it – it could stick out as much as the back end of a bus behind you but you’d still look great from the front ;-). Thanks Caitlin.
I like that lecturer! Sounds like a smart person 😉
I actually already have this dress! I bought it on your lovely advice! I’ve been wearing it with my denim jacket, but love all 3 different looks! Never thought I could wear it dressed up. Just goes to show you can be stylish on a budget and easily take something from day to night. Thanks so much for this post. I’m going to get a lot more wear out of this dress than I originally thought! 🙂
yay!!! So happy you got it! xx
Cait first things first, you have the most stunning legs! Great outfits also … I really like all three!
haha thanks lady 😉 xx