I could not pass up the opportunity to wear red to go out on Valentine's Day. I therefore reached for my scalloped dress and added a few cozy layers to keep me warm. The embellished beige cardigan is a nice touch that adds a hint of bling and some subtly patterned tights bring a bit of whimsy. I added the double-buckle belt to accentuate the fit-and-flare shape of the dress and that was that. I didn't want to overdress, so the accessories really give the dress a more business-casual look. Depending on your accessorizing and layering, a simple dress can fit in more than one dress code category. How do you tone-down a more formal dress to get more wear out of it?
Dress: Banana Republic | Cardigan: H&M | Belt: Dynamite | Earrings: Old Navy | Tights: Old Navy | Booties: Blondo
I couldn't help myself, I just had to wear red on Christmas Eve! How cute is this scalloped dress? You can always count on Banana for simple, classic cuts with an edge. I was lucky enough to get this little number for a steal during a sale and it is perfect! The scuba material means it's stiff enough to keep its shape, but supple enough to be super comfortable. Seeing as it is sleeveless, I added my go-to neck-tie blouse for a touch of sophistication. I finished off the outfit with sheer polka dot tights and black quilted flats. We had a fabulous réveillon with family. The evening was filled with games, excellent food and even a campfire! The soirée truly resonated with the spirit of the season!
Dress: Banana Republic | Blouse: Banana Republic | Earrings: True Bijoux | Tights: Hudson's Bay | Flats: Zara
