Matching the perfect dress to the appropriate occasion can be a challenge when you want to leave a lasting impression. Whether you are trying to get ahead at work or you are looking to seamlessly blend in with the crowd on an exotic trip to Morocco, knowing your audience is everything. The art of speaking through your clothes will send the right message at the opportune time.
Here are 10 dresses that will help you prepare for 6 of those occasions.
How to Dress for a Date Night
My best feature is….
Let’s face it ladies, sometimes you just have to put it out there in all it’s glory for him to see! Whether or not it’s a first date or you are looking to steam things up, why not put your best feature forward?
When You Focus on Your Back…
Message: I am comfortable in my skin. Forget the old adage of never turning your back on a good thing. Open back dresses are sexy, and they show off the beautiful glowing skin of summer. Style icon Audrey Hepburn taught us that some styles are classic with this vintage dress with an elegant plunging back outlined in pearls. Dresses with low backs vary in how deep they dive and are plentiful, so if you feel more comfortable with a more shallow back line, or a sheer lace pattern, you will not have to go far to find it.
When You Show Your Legs…
Message: I am strong but feminine. You’ve put in your time on the stairmaster, so let him see the fruits of your labor. Do a loose fitting floral miniskirt dress or romper and pair it with some high heels and he’ll be wondering where your legs begin and where they end.
Floral prints are big this season and despite their sweetness, when paired with a stiletto the overall effect is quite sultry.When You Accentuate Your Waist…
Message: Treat me like a lady. You’ve done the crunches, why not cinch it up? A dress that accentuates a tiny waist is reminiscent of the fine simpering southern belles of days past. Think Gone with the Wind meets modern day diva. Scarlett got it right, wearing a corset can not only give you an impossible waist, but it enahances and elevates the bosom at the same time. Pick a dress styled after this Chanel creation on Blake Lively. You don’t have to spend an exorbitant amount like Blake, nor do you really have to wear a corset. The dress is part of the latest line of optical illusion dresses that engages the eyes by increasing fullness below the bust and below the waist to create an apparent narrowing.
When You Do … Ahem… All of the Above
Message: Want to dance? For the girl with all the right curves, this dress hugs each and every one of them. This tight, form-fitting dress is for the confident and curvy woman that will not be put in the corner. The gold sequins catch the eye quickly giving the dress the appearance of coming to life with the slightest of movements.
2. How to Dress for a Wedding
Photo: a personal favorite.
Message: I have a creative side. With wedding season in full swing, remember that the key to having fun at your pal’s nuptials is in wearing the dress that allows you to eat, dance, and join in the festivities in comfort. While an embroidered look has a certain vintage and cozy appeal to it, at a wedding it comes off much more as nostalgic.
3. How to Dress for Work
Message: Teamwork is important to me. When you want to get taken seriously at work, opt for a nude color in place of the traditional business black or navy. Finding the right attire without looking stiff and obvious can really help to neutralize a no-nonsense edge. Pleated chiffon skirts like on this dress from the stylemob.com, leave a light and airy mood and are easy to maneuver in.
4. How to Dress for a Trip
Message: I’m ready! When you are gallivanting the globe, you just don’t want the fuss. T-shirt dresses provide the perfect opportunity to blend into the crowd without having to worry about wrinkles or that extra dessert you ate last night. Better yet, pair a belt with them and you somehow manage to look like the fashionable world traveler. One of my favorites (from Mango) is shown above.
5. How to Dress for the Beach
Message: Sunshine makes me happy. Lace and crochet dresses are very chic these days, and you do not need to live near a coastal town to embody the Bohemian spirit that these dresses invoke. However, the beautiful white lace patterns of Spell Designs fleetwood maxi dress (seen here) look amazing against the backdrop of the light sand and deep blue sky of the beach, and accentuate sun-kissed skin. So if you are planning a visit to the beach this summer, check out the site.
6. How to Dress for an Afternoon with the Girls
Message: I don’t want to be anything but me. Feel free to express yourself in the comfort of your friends with a sheer fabric that outlines your silhouette. Sheer dresses come in bold patterns, unusual cuts, and allow the wearer to make a fun bold statement. Rosie Huntington Whiteley can be seen doing just that in her fun polk-a-dot sheer dress paired with high boots.
Cover photo: Blonde Ambition
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