With Summer beginning to creep in, my thoughts have turned to all the fun events and celebrations that Summer brings with it. For me, I love dressing up on Christmas Day and NYE, and I have a couple of days out, (when my sister is over from the UK), and functions to attend. Deciding how to accessorise a killer outfit can be the make or break of it.
Below I have styled six different looks to give you some ideas on what to wear, how to accessorise, and what shoe to wear with it. For more tips on dressing for different functions check out my Other Tricks page. If you'd like some tips on picking dresses for your bodyshape then check out my post below. (Scroll down the page for my post 'Summer Dresses for your Bodyshape'). For more outfit ideas check out my Pinterest Board Summer Wedding Guests.
Short Dresses - I love the neckline of this Esprit dress. Your necklace is embedded in the dress so you don't need to worry too much about other jewellery. You can instead add to your outfit with some jewels in your hair, a touch of sparkle on your feet and a metallic shimmer with your clutch.
Esprit Chiffon Bead Detail Dress AU$139.95, Forever New Pepa Mixed Hair Pin Set AU$16.99, Mi Piaci Charlotte Handbag $100.00, Forever New Dalia Embellished Hinge Cuff AU$19.99, Forever New Missy Minimal Mid Heel AU$69.99.
Below I have styled six different looks to give you some ideas on what to wear, how to accessorise, and what shoe to wear with it. For more tips on dressing for different functions check out my Other Tricks page. If you'd like some tips on picking dresses for your bodyshape then check out my post below. (Scroll down the page for my post 'Summer Dresses for your Bodyshape'). For more outfit ideas check out my Pinterest Board Summer Wedding Guests.
Short Dresses - I love the neckline of this Esprit dress. Your necklace is embedded in the dress so you don't need to worry too much about other jewellery. You can instead add to your outfit with some jewels in your hair, a touch of sparkle on your feet and a metallic shimmer with your clutch.
Esprit Chiffon Bead Detail Dress AU$139.95, Forever New Pepa Mixed Hair Pin Set AU$16.99, Mi Piaci Charlotte Handbag $100.00, Forever New Dalia Embellished Hinge Cuff AU$19.99, Forever New Missy Minimal Mid Heel AU$69.99.
Jumpsuit - Yes, you can wear a Jumpsuit and you can wear black, but try accessorising with some colour!
Country Road Halter Jumpsuit $229.00, Forever New Belinda Slinky Belt AU$29.99, Forever New Vanessa Semi Precious Drop Earring AU$16.99, Country Road Multi Disc Bracelets $64.90, Merchant 1948 Alexa Mid Heel $199.90, Country Road Open Weave Pouch $44.90.
Country Road Halter Jumpsuit $229.00, Forever New Belinda Slinky Belt AU$29.99, Forever New Vanessa Semi Precious Drop Earring AU$16.99, Country Road Multi Disc Bracelets $64.90, Merchant 1948 Alexa Mid Heel $199.90, Country Road Open Weave Pouch $44.90.
Maxi Dressing - This gorgeous print maxi dress also has an elasticated waist which gives definition. If you wear a maxi that just hangs, try giving yourself some definition by tying a belt, or use a skinny belt to give you some shape. With a maxi for a function I'd recommend heels to elongate your calf. Because of the high neckline you don't need to wear a necklace but the gold hoops and cuff add a touch of glamour.
Witchery Printed V-neck Maxi $149.90, Witchery Multi Circle Hoop Earring $34.90, Witchery Rafia Clutch $89.90, The Iconic From St Xavier John Cuff AU$45.00, Merchant 1948 Queenie Wedge Heel $189.90.
Witchery Printed V-neck Maxi $149.90, Witchery Multi Circle Hoop Earring $34.90, Witchery Rafia Clutch $89.90, The Iconic From St Xavier John Cuff AU$45.00, Merchant 1948 Queenie Wedge Heel $189.90.
Casual Summer Beach - If you want to opt for flats for comfort then you need to add interest with your accessories. I would definitely recommend a statement necklace with a plain coloured dress, and if you feel earrings are too much, then a gold cuff would work equally as well. The handbag/clutch ties the whole outfit together.
French Connection Layered Back Midi Dress AU$99.95, French Connection Chunky Moxed Bead Necklace AU$49.95, Country Road Feather Earring $79.90, Country Road Robynne Sandal $109.00, Esprit Bags Handbag Bark AU$89.95.
French Connection Layered Back Midi Dress AU$99.95, French Connection Chunky Moxed Bead Necklace AU$49.95, Country Road Feather Earring $79.90, Country Road Robynne Sandal $109.00, Esprit Bags Handbag Bark AU$89.95.
Printed dress - When wearing a print you don't want to overpower with the accessories. Either pick a colour in the print and accessorise to that, or just play safe and go with the background colour.
The Iconic Cooper St Born to be Wild Drape Dress AU$159.95, Country Road Tassle Drop Earring $54.90, Witchery Addison Heel $199.90, Decjuba Isabella Bangle AU$24.95, Witchery Nala Clutch $139.90.
The Iconic Cooper St Born to be Wild Drape Dress AU$159.95, Country Road Tassle Drop Earring $54.90, Witchery Addison Heel $199.90, Decjuba Isabella Bangle AU$24.95, Witchery Nala Clutch $139.90.
Top & Skirt Combo - Don't shy away from a top and skirt combo. This can often be the best way to get that dress look if you have trouble finding a dress to fit. It also means you have two pieces that you can wear with other things! Black and white is very classic and classy if you get it right. You can wear contrasting prints if your brave?! I've paired the stripe hat with a stripe skirt as your eye is drawn to the head, and then the black top in the middle breaks up the print on the skirt.
French Connection Stripe Asymmetric Skirt AU$69.95, Witchery Kina Ponte Top $109.90, Witchery Triangle drop earring $34.90, Mi Piaci Harrison High Heel $270.00, French Connection Wide Brim Sun Hat AU$49.95, Witchery Merika Perforated Clutch $149.90.
French Connection Stripe Asymmetric Skirt AU$69.95, Witchery Kina Ponte Top $109.90, Witchery Triangle drop earring $34.90, Mi Piaci Harrison High Heel $270.00, French Connection Wide Brim Sun Hat AU$49.95, Witchery Merika Perforated Clutch $149.90.
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