The last time I wore this wrap dress I loved it BUT...
I soon realised that I don't really have the figure to do it justice!
Wrap dresses look so much better on curvy ladies.
However, despite my lack of resources I love the pattern of this dress, so I decided to make the most of it and wear it as a skirt.
Layering a poloneck under the dress, and a simple jumper over the top (tucked in to the wrap ties at the front) made for a comfortable outfit.
{This jumper is actually 3 sizes larger than my normal size, but I wanted it to look baggy and more casual. Turning up the sleeves stops it looking too old-ladyish.}
Adding a blast of pink with my new leather bag (that I rescued from a charity shop for a few pounds) kept the look light and fun.
OTK boots were needed to keep me warm, that's freezing fog in the background... brrrrr.
Pink tights and a colourful brooch finished things off nicely.
Do you ever change the way you wear your clothes to make them suit you better?
Please share your tricks in the comments... or contact me.
I love hearing your ideas!
DRESS: A gift (read about it HERE)...this one is pretty too.
BOOTS: Vintage...these are fun.
TIGHTS: Gipsy
GLOVES: Old
BAG: Charity shop find.
JUMPER: Charity shop... originally from M&S Classic collection.
BROOCH: Vintage
POLONECK: Uniqlo
GET THE LOOK
I love this! First pink and teal together...then the way you've turned a dress you didn't think was flattering on you into a skirt...and the peacock design is fab! I thought you looked fine in the dress BTW...I don't wear wrap dresses because if you have a bigger bust it really accentuates it.
ReplyDeleteThere must be a perfect bust size for these dresses then Gail...not too small, not too large. Although I think a little too much is better than not quite enough! :oP
DeleteThank you for your kind words. XXX
First---the colors just make this anything but old ladyish, Samantha!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I do love the idea of making a dress into a skirt. It's definitely one of my fave things to do!
jodie
www.jtouchofstyle.com
I'm starting to do it more and more Jodie...we just need a little "tuck" and no one would know our secret :o) XXX
DeleteI do this too! Wrap dresses are my favourite but some are too dressy for everyday wear so I throw a jumper on over to make it more casual. As a lover of coloured tights and a frequent buyer in charity shops I absolutely love this look.
ReplyDeleteSuch fabulous colours, and wonderful with the boots and tights! Kx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! XXX
DeleteI've got my wrap dress ready to wear as a skirt tomorrow. Will be posting pics on my IG page.
ReplyDeleteThanks Samantha
That's great Lynn! I'll pop over for a look :o) XXX
DeleteGreat look! Exellent blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you Dalwi. XXX
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