She Knows How To Make Her Clothes Work Double Duty.
Dress Worn as Skirt: Banana Republic (HERE, IN PRINT), Peplum Top: Zara (SIMILAR), Shoes: Steve Madden (HERE), Clutch: Aldo Belt: Betsey Johnson, Sunglasses: Gucci
By the time I got my first grown-up job, I had little idea of what I needed in my work wardrobe and even less money. So, I spent the little money that I did have at the wrong stores and ended up with a few pieces that I wore TO DEATH. Through trial and error, I finally figured out smarter ways to spend my money and stretch my wardrobe.
One of my little tricks is wearing my dresses as skirts. A solid-color or printed dress can be transformed into a whole new look by pulling a complimentary top over it and belting your waist. Peplum tops in thicker fabrics are perfect for this. But, button downs and more traditional blouses will look amazing as well. This little trick will make sure that all of your pretty dresses can work double duty in your wardrobe.
Do you guys have any tips for getting more bang out of your wardrobe. I'd love to hear 'em.
Love,
Jillian
You look absolutely stunning and these colors rock on you!
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Thanks Missy! You always brighten up my day! :)
DeleteI do this too. I love stretching my wardrobe this way. These colors are gorgeous on you, definitely gave me a color palette to try!
ReplyDeleteDoing this was a lifesaver when I first started working. Glad you have a new color palette to try Miss!
Deleteyes yes yes! yet another lovely one from you!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much lovely!
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gorgeous post I love the transitions you made that dress really go a long way..
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ms. Jeimy! I really try to make my work clothes stretch. That way there's more in the budget for shoes and bags and jewelry and more clothes lol :)
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I am loving this idea!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Missy!
DeleteThe peplum looks very bombshell on you, and I love the idea of a dress being more than a dress. I have a dress with a full skirt I might try this with... :-)
ReplyDeleteOooo that's going to look amazing! You know I love a full skirt!
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Just lovely! I would've never known that was a dress. Great way to get extra mileage out of your closet!
ReplyDeleteThank you Erica! Always great to see you!
DeleteLove this look! Thanks for the inspiration :)
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You're welcome Jessica! Good to see you!
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This is amazing, totally thought it was 2 pieces. You look awesome :)
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Thanks Kiana.
DeleteI'm a fan of layering, so adding vests, cardigans and blazers to simple dresses always takes it up a notch and creates a new look.
ReplyDeleteI love that peplum added to the dress, very nice.
I love it! You always share some great ideas and I love the outfit.
ReplyDeleteOh, great idea..it looks nice. You're looking great as usual,x
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Sometimes I tug and pin or even temporarily hem things just so it can have a totally different feel when especially if I'm wearing it the same week.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful (as usual). I've never seen this type of look look so seemless. I really thought you had two pieces on. Very nice!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing!! I love this look!! Smashing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great way to use the clothes you already have in your arsenal. I use dresses as skirts all the time and it is fantastic! I really love the orange and white colors on you. That blouse is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteOh this is perfect! I love this look doll!
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lovely love how you did the transitions! Love the color just stunning!
ReplyDeletepretty color on & the way you wore it looks great on you!
ReplyDeletexo-Leila
LOVE THIS!! That peplum top is perfection! I also like to double jumpsuits as pants and dresses as tops worn with a skirt.
ReplyDeleteFab pictures , I'm so loving this idea shopping my closet now
ReplyDeleteGreat execution! You can't even tell it's actually a dress. I love doing this, as well, and I also like to wear pants over dresses (dress becomes a top). That peplum top is hot - I just saw a leopard one in Zara right before I escorted myself out, lol.
ReplyDeletegreat colors! and that is a smart way to remix the wardrobe. you look lovely, as usual!
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Very Nice!! I also have my cardigans function as blouses and some of my buttoned tops function as jackets, a good idea too is wearing those trendy sheer shirts as beach cover ups.
ReplyDeleteso lovely
ReplyDeleteI have only just discovered your blog and I love it. I'm a young professional and I identify with what you said about needing to look good on a budget. I also made a lot of bad buys soon after I started working lending credence to my mum's favorite saying that "sometimes cheaper is dearer." There are things one can buy cheaply and things one must invest in. I'm still learning and your style inspires me.
ReplyDeletewow nicely done, i haven't really been sold to this peplum craze but you a rocking it :)
ReplyDeletelove this outfit and vibrant colour of this top, beautiful!
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Paula
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Just found you from Pinterest and have added you to my reader. Love your style!
ReplyDeleteI love this look you look super sophisticated & Chic!
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Mrs Obama had the same exact peplum top on this morning in london!!
ReplyDeleteAhhhh I love this!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! What I also do to get the most out of my work wardrobe is wear suits as separates, for e.g. I might pair a suit jacket with a pencil skirt or a suit bottom with a nice peplum top or jacket.
ReplyDeleteawesome look. you are twirking it. loving the white skirt too. very classy. will u be attending NYFW?
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Monroe
Fashion Steele NYC
You are so beautiful- Luv Luv your style!
ReplyDeleteLove how you styled that dress! I've been doing that with vest/cardigans but i have yet tot ry a peplum top, im inspired and i had to follow bc your style is fabulous!
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Nice post. Another way to get more out of your dress is to tuck it into either a full skirt or a pencil skirt. Since I can't wear short dresses our, I ruck them into a longer skirt and wear the dress as a blouse.
ReplyDeleteI love the way you styled this dress. I am so in love with Peplums right now and even though they are trendy right now, I see them as classic. I have a few tricks too for getting the most out of my wardrobe. I wear skirts as dresses, scarves as tops and skirts and sarongs as scarves. I am a big fan of remixing items and finding unique ways to get the most out of my wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing, I love this look
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