We all know it’s accessories that make the look. Sometimes, the bolder, the better. Just by adding red accessories, you can really make an otherwise boring outfit pop. You may recall my pink and red combination in honor of Valentine’s Day. The sweater and jeans looked very pretty by themselves, but the red shoes and…
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Add A Flattering Ruched Dress To Your Wardrobe
While we may not be “dressing up” a great deal these days, we all need a couple of flattering dresses in our wardrobe. A ruched dress is super flattering on any shape and is also chic and stylish. What exactly is ruching? According to the Beauty of Fashion website, it is: Ruching is a gathered…
Style a Puff Sleeve Sweater Dress
We all love the simplicity and ease of styling a dress. Just add accessories and you’re ready to go! This puff sleeve sweater dress is a perfect example. It has the added benefit of providing enough warmth, so you don’t have to wear a coat in the early fall. Speaking of early fall, this is…
How to Transition a Ruffle Hem Dress Outfit
Even though it’s September, we are at that time of year when the days are still long and hot. Fall clothing is out there, in the stores that are open and definitely online. So what to wear? And what to buy? It’s time to pick up pieces with an eye to styling them in various…
Two Ways to Style a Mixed Media Dress
As we begin to emerge from our homes, it’s nice to wear something a little more special than we’ve been wearing. Something like a simple dress in a striking color, like this mixed media dress. If you’re like me, your “look” has been shorts and tees, or sweatshirts and jeans. Comfy athleisure has been the…
Easy Breezy Gingham Sundress for Summer
Remember how big gingham plaid was last year? You could find almost anything in gingham including sofas and chairs! Whether it’s popular or not, however, this pattern is a great one for summer. Like this easy-breezy gingham sundress. So, you ask, is it a plaid or a gingham? Actually, this dress should be called a…
Dress Up a Simple White Lace Dress
Ah, the simplicity of summer. A white lace dress made of cotton is just the thing for a warm summer day. While it can serve as a cover-up for your swimsuit, worn casually with sandals and a straw tote, or dressed up with heels, this is the quintessential summer look. You can see similar looks…
The Chambray Dress-A Summer Staple
The list of summer essentials is a long one–white shorts, striped tees, flat sandals, woven bag, and so on. Definitely included in that list is a fashion piece made of chambray, making a chambray dress a summer staple. While shopping for my chambray dress, it was clear that LOTS of dresses are called chambray. Sometimes…
Style a Floral Swing Dress for Summer
Looking for an easy, breezy dress that you can style this summer? Try this floral swing dress with the super cute cutout back detail! A swing dress is an easy choice as they are flattering on almost anyone and the loose shape is cool and comfy for a hot summer day. Even though the official…
Ruffle Neck Halter Dress for Date Night
What does your “date night” look like currently? I’m guessing you are binge-watching TV with your favorite honey–be it partner, child, grandchild, or doggie–in some super comfy jogger pants and a tee. Am I right? At least that’s what it looks like for me! Lol! But date night and nights out generally will be coming…