Jacket:Old (similar style) | Dress:Devlin Collection (Similar style in same fabric by Devlin Collection) | Shoes: Lucky Brand via Nordstrom under $80!! (similar style in grey, just bought these similar style open toed on sale love them!!) | Handbag:Urban Expressions c/o | Earrings:Lisi Lerch c/o | Bracelet:Kate Spade old (similar style), Alex and Ani, Kendra Scott c/o |Watch:Michael Kors on sale!! | Lips:Maybelline Nude Thrill and Nyx Sydney
This past week we’ve had gorgeous warm weather half the week, and chilly temps the other half of the week. Since it was unseasonably warm part of the week, I thought it was the perfect time to share how I dress down dresses. This Devlin Collection dress is the perfect example of a gorgeous dress that can be dressed down with just a few tweaks. I was lucky enough to win this dress during an Instagram giveaway that Elly from Uptown Elly Brown had while I was pregnant. I was so excited to wear this after the baby came. Hooray it fits now!! Okay so, lets get started on some tips on how you can dress down almost any dress in your closet.
How to dress down a dress in 5 easy steps
- Add a denim jacket or cardigan. Denim is a more casual fabric so it will take the outfit from dressy to a more casual look.
- For all my ladies that still want a shoe that gives them a little height opt for a cute wedge bootie. This will add height, and give still give a more casual feeling to an outfit.
- Wear sneakers instead of stilettos. This will give a really casual cute vibe.I’m really liking how a lot of people are wearing Converse with dresses now. It’s such a cute way to make it casual without giving up style. I love this look during spring and summer!!
- Wear minimal jewelry, and leave the really glitzy blingy (I hope this is a word!! It is in my world!!) jewelry at home.
- Keep the makeup and hair pretty natural looking.
In other news, this lady had an impromptu date night the day my hubby took these photos of this dress. I thought we were walking back to the car, and he said lets have a quick sushi date. I was so excited, but a little worried because my MIL was watching both our babies. My son is technically a toddler, and has a lot of energy. He loves running around the house. Seriously where does this energy they have come from? I could use some of my sons energy like everyday!! Thankfully my MIL said he was really good for her. She’s been here for almost two weeks, and has seriously been a life saver. It’s also been so nice having another adult at the house to talk to. I am seriously love the company!! Thankfully she’ll be back for my sons birthday in February!!
On another note, have any of y’all gotten your baby girls ears pierced before? I’m new to this. I know my mom had mine pierced when I was just a baby, and want carry on the tradition with my Sofi girl. Any advice or suggestion where you went etc. is really appreciated!! Thank you!!
Hope y’all have a wonderful weekend!!
Annette Dattilo says
Really great looks. I love the power denim has in abwardrobe.
I couldn’t get my ears pierced until I was 15. :/ We haven’t taken Tatum yet, but don’t think we have a real set time. I guess when she is ready and asks for it.
Kristin Davies says
Love your dress! Great tips and loved all the accessories too. I need those boots in my life!
Anna says
Oh I love this outfit! Especially those shoes! Love how you dressed it down.
Rachel says
I love adding boots or cardigans to ‘dress down’ a dress! 🙂 LOVE your outfit by the way!
Jacki says
Great tips and you look great!
Lindsay says
this dress is so pretty on you! I love boots paired with a short dress, so cute for any season! would love to have you join my style link up, The Weekly Style Edit!
xo Lindsay
http://www.middleofsomewhereblog.com
AngelaAmores7 says
Thanks Lindsay!! This is one of my new favorites!!
Kerry says
I love pairing a denim jacket with a dress for a more casual look! And yay for MIL’s! We live next to mine so she takes my daughter a couple times a week.
AngelaAmores7 says
Thanks!! I wish she was closer, but it was nice to have my MIL for the week and half that she was here!! Such a treat!!