Dressing Down a Black Cocktail Dress | What I’m Wearing 

May 24, 2016

I’ve had this little mini black cocktail dress hanging in my wardrobe for a while now, and I just have not had the occasion to wear it. I was not planning on going anywhere today however I thought I’d play around with dressing it down to make it appropriate for day time.

Although it’s possibly a little dressy for a convenience store run and a coffee pick up, it’s a cute way to get more wear out of a little black dress, don’t you think?

This dress is quite short – I’m 158cm and it’s a mini length on me – so keep that in mind (I’m wearing a size L which I estimate to be a 10). The sleeves are seperate to the dress so once you’re in the dress you slip them on, and I have to say they were a little tight. I think you can also wear it with the sleeves hanging down, too.

I’ve paired it with the vest I featured last week, some casual sunnies, and sandals for a comfy daytime look. I usually wear bright hippie however this outfit would look a bit too done with lipstick so I went sans makeup.

My top tips for dressing down a dressy-dress:

  • If the dress is dark, pair it with something lighter – this will bring it into daytime. This can be shoes, accessories, jackets or a scarf.
  • Add denim – a denim jacket, a chambray shirt or a vest will make a dress more casual.
  • Add ankle boots in a light colour, such as tan.
  • Don’t go overboard with makeup. The natural look is a good way to make a dress more casual.
  • Pair it with sandals or flats – brogues, ballet flats or slippers will help make the look more relaxed.
  • And of course – add your favourite sunnies!

Wearing:

(Gifted) Romwe off the shoulder black dress AUD$24.75 {I’m wearing the L and I am 158cm tall}
(Gifted) Little Party Dress uptown vest AUD$69.95 {I’m wearing the 8}
Rubi sandals, last season
Adorne sunnies, sold out

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2 Comments

  • Kirsty

    Love this look! STunning Jasmine!
    How easily adaptable and would never have thought to do that!
    Love this. xx

    May 25, 2016 at 1:54 pm Reply
    • Jasmine

      Thanks so much Kirsty xx

      May 25, 2016 at 1:55 pm Reply

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