
How do you spice up a simple, gorgeous dress like this?
Anytime you’re trying to decide how to accessorize a simple outfit, you should look at the piece with a critical eye. What’s the length? Are there any outstanding details you want to shine through? What color is it? Where are the seams?
Let’s analyze this sassy lil’ number.
- It probably hits right below the knee. That means you’ll need a heel. You don’t want to pair a longer skirt with a flat because it will make the legs look too stumpy.
- It has a twisted neckline. That means you should wear your hair up to show it off! You don’t want your hair and the details of the dress to compete for attention – you want them to get along like old sorority sisters (the nice kind!).
- It has a lovely empire seam. That means NO BELT! There’s nothing worse than a seam poking out above or below a belt.
- It is a beautiful cocoa color. That means GOLD! The soft brown color would look fabulous with gold accessories because the colors fall into the same family of warmth and color.
Now we’ve narrowed it down to what we’ll need. Gold accessories, sexy heels, and a natural and unfussy updo.
I would suggest a gold menswear watch (Michael Kors has some lovely, affordable pieces) and a couple of gold bracelets from J.Crew. J.Crew offers gorgeous designs for relatively cheap prices! Because the dress is simple, feel free to pile on a few bracelets with luxe details, like ribbons, gemstones, or links.
Next, I would suggest putting your hair in rollers to achieve a soft, casual wave. Tie your hair up in a low chignon or bun and leave a few pieces in front for movement.
Lastly, the shoe. With this dress, a gorgeous metallic peep-toe pump or strappy heeled sandal would do the trick. Now go on with your bad self and enjoy the party!























