H&M Garden Collection dress. Urban Outfitters chambray shirt & hat. Jeffrey Campbell Alexa wedge booties via LF Stores
Sadly, I have a stash of party & cocktail dresses that have only seen the day of light, or moonlight, a handful of times. Fortunately, this H&M Garden Collection dress is uber versatile, allowing me to get more mileage out of it than standard party wear. I went the chambray layering route this time, but for my next casual outing, I’ll be covering up the top portion with an oversized sweater to make the dress appear as a skirt.
Do you ever dress down your cocktail dresses for daytime wear?
If so, share your styling tips in the comments section!
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UPDATE: These beauties just arrived at Oak NYC.
Meet the Jeffrey Campbell Xanadu Fur Bootie. I’m in lust.
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I want that dress so bad! I don’t have lots of coctail dresses, so it’s the other way a round for me.
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love how you styled the dress babe! those jc wedges are AWESOME. i wish to be able to afford the acne atacomas one day. someday.
xoxo
I *love* this look! Seriously, it’s perfection! *swoon*
ahhhhh. i LOVE that dress and i am sooo envious of those JC shoes. i seriously am in love with the original grey acne ones and i would definitely be willing to settle for the JC version if only they weren’t sold out everywhere! love how you’ve paired it with the quirky red socks. looks lovely! xx
oh p.s. just saw your question – i’ve got lots of little dresses that i tend to put a long sleeve black t-shirt underneath and wear during the day. especially with winter-y cocktail dresses… short ones with velvet and brocade etc. long sleeved t-shirt underneath, tights, and biker boots…. and your ready for the daytime. xx
You are adorable!! love your hats =)
it was in North Carolina, here, that we met!
xx
i love how you styled the dress…im all about my cocktail dresses with my motorcycle jakcet thrown over it or if its too warm one of my vintage shredded flannels.
and thanks so much for your email..sorry i never wrote back works been hectic..but i will definitely keep reaching out to you when more cool things pop up…im really trying to explore the blogging world with some of my clients since it really is thriving and what better way to start than with regular bloggers like you and me!!! =)
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No, never tried dressing down cocktail dresses, but I really should. This is such great inspiration! I like the little red touches you added: the socks, the lips. You’re too cute
How was the SATC premier? That was Sunday, right?? Or am I trippin’?
Oh so many XXOs!
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red…HOT! Love the photos, Becs. You look amazing, as always!
Have a great week!
Love your jeffrey campbells. Im awaiting the tick wedge open toe boots! Cant wait!
I love the way you are wearing this dress!! I´ve seen it many times, and I love to see this totally new perspective. AWESOME!!
xx
love the matching RED!! the JC wedges are awesome every single time!! you look great
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Alexxxxxxxaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Wedgesssssss! Haha, sorry. I seriously LOVE those shoes.
This outfit is so perfect with those wedges. The shape of the dress is a gorgeous silhouette, and I totally pair cocktail dresses with more causal pieces too.
I sometimes wear a rock tee under the dresses to give it that playful vibe.
Those fur JC’s are insane. I thought Xanadu’s were crazy, and now the fur Xanadu’s? They would look so amazing with an all black outfit. Ugh, if only I had the funds!
Thank you for sharing your story about meeting Chanel!
Mmh so Dear Becs, the chromatic harmony dress / lipstick AND nails varnish tend to make All the stylish difference Here . . . . naturally on such a Sexy Freshness mode with you !!!
Amicalement, Antoine
I LOVE how you styled this dress down for a more casual look. I so wish there was an H&M in my town!
oh my darling. oh my darling. the dress is divine on you! i love how you accessorized it. the red socks-greatness! hihi it makes it fun quirky and unique- and with those wicked shoes.
youre style is amazing.
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Oh girlfriend, red is YOUR color! You look AWESOME. And oh I would just like to say I am so JEALOUS of you and Mel for getting to meet Chanel! She is GORGEOUS like her skin is perfection. Gorgeous! I want to be her! hahaha
xoxox
you have such unique style .. iwould never dream of wearing the dress this way ! it looks great
Love the dress with the denim shirt. Tres chic! :0
i was toying with the idea of buying the xanadus . now that i see fur, the scales are tipping further toward the purchase. you’re killing me becs!
You look stunning! What an amazing color and fit on you!
I do like to “day-ify” my fancy little dresses with t-shirts underneath or over the top. So much fun, and lets you get tons more use out of them
DO I? I DO!
It pains me too, to see them in the closet just wanting to play. I try to work with them but sometimes its hard.
LOVE THIS DRESS!!!
Thanks everyone for the sweet comments and for sharing your styling tips! I’m totally trying out wearing t-shirts underneath dresses next time!
xo, becs
I’ve been chasing this dress for so looooooong!!! Love it!
those shoes are soooo cool !
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I don’t own ANY cocktail dresses; but if I did I would totally dress them down! You look absolutely amazing – loving the denim jacket!!
i always liked that dress, but thought it would be too hard to style for me. and here you are, wearing it in such an easy, casual way- i love it! those shoes are amazing too. ~joelle
Ahhhhhh, I wanted that dress so bad!
I’m a big fan of dressing down cocktail dresses, it adds so much more depth to your wardrobe. I find that flats or sandals help, and a jean jacket or white/light cardigan can do a lot.
I love how you styled this dress!
xoxo, Ashley @ freehoney.blogspot.com
what lipstick are you using? i LOVE the color & the whole outfit!
I must say this is a great match up of wonderful things like that gorgeous H&M dress and those fab Jeffrey Campbell booties!!!
love the color…amazing style…and love your shoes too. cheers!!!
Hi Eileen! Thanks so much! The lipstick I’m wearing is NARS Heat Wave (red-orange color). I haven’t worn red lipstick since I was young but I absolutely love this color. NARS lipstick is also pretty long-lasting!
xo, becs
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