Hey! I know it’s been a while but I’m back with a new episode of Dressed Up Dressed Down. I realised as I sat down to write this episode that I had promised you I would move on from body-con dresses this episode after 3 different body-con dresses for the last 3 episodes but guess what… without thinking I styled another body-con dress for this post. Watch below for the video version or read on!
The Base
This time it’s a purple body-con dress with a plunging neckline and an almost watercolour like pattern. I hope you can forgive me, but I loved the casual and dressy looks for this dress and I had to share them with you. Next episode surely, I will have styled all the body-con dresses in my wardrobe and will then move onto something else but for now follow me down yet another body-con rabbit hole. Here we go!
Dressed Up
Dressing this dress up is not really that hard. It definitely lends itself to a dressier outfit, but I’ve gone all out glam with this white faux fur coat. I always feel super extra whenever I wear this. For shoes I’ve gone with these cream and black sky-high wedges with diamond patterns on the heels. The pattern mix works because the pattern on the shoes is smaller than the pattern on the dress and it’s in complimentary colours. Adding in another extra element I’ve gone for my black glitter clutch. What does extra plus extra equal? This outfit apparently. Finally, I’ve gone for these pearl statement earrings to finish the look. This outfit is so dressed up now I’m not sure I have an occasion to wear this in this day and age but maybe you do.
Dressed Down
For my casual look I’ve once again brought out my crisp white sneakers. Since the deep cut neckline is part of what makes this dress look so dressy, I’ve layered a cropped white hoodie over the top to tone down the dress. It also makes it more modest. For accessories I’ve added a basic black cross-body bag and my silver hoop earrings. You could also add some sunnies and a cap for more casual street vibes. I probably wouldn’t wear this look with a toddler in tow but perhaps for a solo trip to the mall on those rare occasions I have some RnR time.
