How to turn a formal dress into a casual outfit
At this point in my life, when I buy something for my closet I always ask myself how versatile and timeless the piece will be.
When I bought this dress, it wasn’t any different.
It is navy blue, made of a good cotton and lined, and it has a classic silhouette (the neckline), with updated details (note the length and slit).
Last summer, I had a party in Montreal and we decided to drive there. On our way back to NY we stayed a couple of days at a beach village in Maine, a place that we had never been before. So I packed this dress thinking about wearing it also at the beach.
For the party, I styled it with big earrings, black high heels and a black clutch. Quick tip here: navy and black look tremendously chic together!
At the beach town, I tied 2 different bandanas as a belt - one wasn’t enough to go around my waist. I wore simple flats and a colorful clutch. Et voilà!
Here are some options that could work the same way. As always, I suggest you take a look at what you have in your closet first. Then, if you decide to add something new, do it with purpose.
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