5 TYPES OF DRESSES EVERY WOMAN SHOULD OWN

Every woman needs to feel confident and comfortable in dresses.  The key is to not get stuck in a rut, wearing the same color or silhouette all the time.  If you are someone who stays in neutrals, such as black, add colorful accessories to enhance your look.  Look for intricate design details that make neutrals stand out, such as texture, interesting necklines or sleeves, or ruffles, and tiered layers.  It is all about creating a fresh, different look with each dress you wear.

Style Tips:
-Fit is key.  Women's bodies can fluctuate so look for flattering silhouettes.  There are key ways to hide any figure flaw, or enhance things.  
-Color is always in style.  While on trend colors change each season, stick with those that flatter your skin tone and hair coloring.  
-The best dress is one that you wear, not one that wears you.  Design elements are great and can enhance you features.  But think of what is complimentary to you and you wear it with style.  How do you feel when you put this dress on?  This should be your dress.


Signature Cocktail

 

Little Black Dress

     

A Great Fitting Dress- This dress should enhance your figure and your best features.  It's one the people look at you and go "WOW".  Think of your best feature (shoulders, chest, stomach, legs, your bottom....and how does this dress show it off).

   

Evening Gown or "Floor Length Stunner"

 

"Grab and Go" Dress- This dress is one you can throw on quickly when a friend pops over.  Add simple heels or sandals and a fun bag and out the door you go.  This is dress is also great for a work in the mornings when you are rushing and then transitions easily to dinner or drinks out.
 

  

Looking chic in every dress,

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SHEER MADNESS

Do you love the look of sheer but aren't sure how to wear it?  Sheer is a hot trend, perfect for an elegant event or to wear to the office.  It's all in how you put together your look.  Tops with a sheer print look chic when paired with a solid colored bra, bandeau, or tank top.  A sheer one color top looks chic when layered underneath of a cropped blazer or vest.  This is a great transition to fall piece as well.  Pair two distinct colors against each other, such as bright yellow top with a sapphire blue blazer, or white top with a fuchsia blazer. 

When wearing a sheer top, go bold with your bra and make that a statement piece.  Bras with texture, such as lace or beading capture your eye, as do bold colors and prints. A bra in the same color as your top/dress is more discrete and blends while still making a statement.  Go with a contrasting bra color to your top to truly stand out!

Layering Your Bra...

 

Discrete Sheer Looks...

 

For the Office...


Night on the Town...

 

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WEARING BLACK IN A TRENDY WAY GENTLEMEN

I love a great all black look and it can be very stylishly done.  Accessories are key with this look.  A statement belt or a sleek, modern belt look chic.  Add a cuff watch or cool necklace or chain bracelet to finish off your look.  If you are a guy and black is your staple, intermix different black fabrics to create a texturized look.  Keep with the mod theme, and add a light gray t-shirt or white belt to be trendy.  White, light gray, and metallic gray are neutrals that intermix well with black.

This neckline is all wrong on this look.  A v-neck shirt would give a cool vibe and look trendy.  Choose your neckline carefully.  His belt style is very outdated.  Go for a trendy belt brand buckle, such as the Hermes H, or stick with a rectangular solid buckle in silver.  His bracelets also are an older style.  Go for one statement bracelet, such as a silver cuff or a leather bracelet.

All Black

 

Black & White

Black Gone Wrong---How To NOT Look Dated

The neckline is all wrong on this look.  A v-neck shirt would give a cool vibe and look trendy.  Choose your neckline carefully.  His belt definitely looks early 90's.  Go for a trendy brand buckle, such as the Hermes H, or stick with a rectangular solid buckle in silver.  His bracelets also are an older style.  Go for one statement bracelet, such as silver piece or a leather cuff.   

 

 

Pieces to update this look:

Burberry Calfskin Leather Belt, $295  Kenneth Cole Reaction Men's Center Plate Chain Bracelet

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HOW TO WEAR NEON NOW & LOOK TRENDY

Wearing neon doesn't have to take you back to the garrish trend of the 80's.  Faded neon, or lighter versions of the bold cousin colors, can be worn easily this summer by pairing it with neutrals, such as white, black, navy, or light gray.  Or go for a bolder look with a neon outfit paired with neutral heels/sandals and accessories in dark color or metallic. 

 

Pairing a neon garment, such as a skirt or capri pants, with a trendy neutral, such as this lace black top keeps the look stylish and updated.

 Pair neon with animal print for a fresh look. 

 

Loving this glam summer look of a white dress with a bright blazer and dark neutral handbag.

Neon blouse with black pants and neutral shoes and bag takes you from the office to dinner.  Would look perfect with a pencil skirt too.

Work the NEON TREND in your accessories.

 

Neon Jewelry

LK Designs Crystal Bracelet, $195.63 

La Mer Collections Women's LMDYLY1000 Neon Odyssey Layer Cement Wash Neon Layer Watch

  

Neon Shoes

Calypso Neon Raffia Wedges, $149

 

Calvin Klein "Vivian" Platform Sandal, $79.99

 

Perfect shoes to wear to the beach or for a pool party.  Milly for Sperry Top-Sider Hadley Flat, $39.97

Via Spiga "Cynna" Flat Sandal, $74.98

 

How will you be wearing neon this season?

XOXO,

Divine Style DC