Following are some style tips for various types of dresses. Because, when
someone says, “It’s all about the dress,” that’s really not quite right. What
it’s really all about this the complete dress outfit, from the shoes to the
jewellery, to the handbag.
Putting Different Spins on the Casual Mini Dresses
Mini dresses are great because they can be worn alone, or over skinny jeans for
example, creating an entirely different look.
The types of shoes you wear with mini dresses can transform them from casual
daytime wear, to chic evening wear. This depends on the style of the dress, of
course.
Ballet slippers with a mini dress for example are perfect for a casual afternoon
of museum strolling with a beau or taking in a movie with your favourite
girlfriend. They are an ideal, feminine alternative to jeans and a t-shirt on
casual outings. Come nightfall, slide out of the ballet slippers and into a pair
of skinny jeans and three-inch spiked boots and you’re ready to go clubbing or
out for a martini at that chic new club.
As for jewellery, that all depends on the style, colour, design and cut of the
dress. If it’s pretty bare up top, e.g., spaghetti straps, you can really make a
statement with your jewellery. A rule of thumb is, the fussier the clothing, the
more simple the jewellery. And vice versa.
As you can see, the mini dress is a versatile style every fashion maven should
have in her closet.
Versatile Looks for Mid-Length Dresses
Mid-length dresses can be just as versatile as mini dresses, but in a different
kind of way. Instead of adding additional clothing with mid-length dresses, it’s
all about the shoes and bag.
A casual mid-length dress is a multipurpose wardrobe staple. It can go from the
classroom to the club to the latest hip restaurant – if you accessorize it
accordingly.
For more laid back occasions like school, sleek flats and/or a wedge heel
underscore the bohemian, carefree flavour, while maintaining its style. For these
types of outings, oversized shoulder bags and/or messenger bags fit the style
of them nicely.
If you’re meeting the gang for cocktails at the latest swanky restaurant,
pairing mid-length dresses with stiletto-heeled boots and/or pumps is an instant
way to upgrade this look. An elongated, bejewelled clutch as a purse and you’re
reeking style in no time at all.
Style Tips for Casual, Full-Length Dresses
Full-length dresses are, of course, most often worn to formal occasions. But,
for casual, full-length dresses, look to the shoes and jewellery to provide
versatility. Depending on the style of the dress, you can pair it with a
stiletto-heeled pump or boot, or a mid-rise heel. Casual full-length dresses go
well with flat-heeled boots as well. Especially if they are of quality leather.
In spite of the fact that women wear trousers, dresses lend a feminine appeal that
is embraced by all women, young and old; traditional and modern; conservative
and fashion-forward.