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    Two Ways to Wear a Pewter Grey Dress

    Fashion, Style by louise
    This sarong! Totally obsessed and under $10!!!

    Two Ways to Wear This Dress

    I’m always on the lookout for pieces that I can wear multiple ways, and one of the my favorites is solid colors like this grey pewter dress that has some patterns and designs! I got this dress from the Loft on sale and under $40 (I love shopping deals), and I’ve already worn it multiple ways. I wear sleeveless outfits more than you might guess in the summer, however I am usually cold so I almost always carry along a light scarf or jacket. Now that we are transitioning into Fall, I will likely be layering this piece with heavier scarfs, jackets, and patterned colored stockings!

    I love how a solid color like this grey can be worn with just about any color.  I paired this eyelet flutter dress with these bright colored shoes. I also love how flattering this sarong looks wrapped around my bag or as a head or neck wrap. It makes for a perfect combo and such a flattering touch to the outfit.

    Another effortless way to wear this dress or any solid colored grey dress is accessorizing. For a different look, you can wear a belt or dress it up with pretty earrings, and voila! You can also wear the look with a belt AND scarf, and still look great. As you can see, I try to keep accessories at a minimum but I’m still obsessed!

    Below are a few more of my favorites.

    How to Style the City Pant

    Fashion, Workwear by louise

    Keep It Simple

    Start by selecting tones that are neutral or a color palette like a black/white contrast. If you do this, you likely can’t get the rest of the ensemble wrong and it will be easy to layer pieces or accessory to the look. These pants are just the basic black but I love how loose fitting it is and how it tapers down giving the perception of longer legs and an effortless classic feel. I added this white and black polka dot ruffle henry shell blouse from Ann Taylor Loft and love how the look can be transitioned into an office wear by adding a jacket or seamlessly into an after work look for cocktails or dinner with friends.

    Add Classic Pieces

    Accessorize by adding simple yet timeless classic pieces.  For this look, I opted to stick with the monochromatic colors so black bag, shoes, and bracelet all add a varying tone of color. You may be inspired by how you can turn a black and white piece into simple elegance with just a few accessories.  Even black accessories can have patterns too! So, for the shoes, I opted for a Charles David polka dot pump since it adds a little bit of flair to the white polka dot blouse. You can still go for a plain colored shoe and still look great. I love jewelry pieces from Michael Kors so this cuff bracelet which you can purchase online or at Neiman Marcus adds a bold statement without being too gaudy. I have also linked a similar bracelet under the “Shop My Favorites”. Finally, always complete your look with a favorite bag but keep your color palette and tone in mind.

    Confidence

    Finally, own the clothes you wear. Keep in mind that it is not always about what you wear, but how you wear it. With that said, wear your clothes with self-confidence and you will always look amazing! This means whatever the brand or price, wearing any outfit in a dignified manner and character, will exude a level of self-confidence and carry through in making you look great!!! Now isn’t this what every woman wants?

    @LOUISEMILLEN