Here’s a little secret on how to maximize your closet: transitional dresses. Take that dress and wear it to class, work, and lunch then wear it again for dinner, dates, and outings. Here’s a list of perfect transitional dresses, and exactly how to work them from day to night.
To dress his burgundy beauty down during the day, pair it with dark flats and a thick cardigan. At night, trade in the sweater for a black leather jacket and the flats for some sassy black heels.
Zara: Studio Dress with Back Slit
This ballet pink swing dress would look great with simple sandals and a long chain matte silver necklace. But for the evening look, belt it to give more shape, pull your hair up to show off the dress, and make your statement piece a very nice pair of bright silver earrings.
Abercrombie and Fitch: Jody Skater Dress
This is an easy switch. During the day, just toss on an extra layer. If you want a more hipster look, try a flannel with combat boots. For a more girly look, go for a thin, flowing, open nude cardigan with ballet flats. For a relaxed yet classy look, go for a white or light cropped denim jacket and dark brown sandals. At night, loose the layer and add heels with some metallic accents. Jewelry-wise, stick to a short but thick gold necklace.
This fun dress can be paired with a denim vest and brown sandals for the weekend, or with a cream or navy accented blazer for a casual day in the office. To spice it up at night add jewelry – from necklaces, to hoops, to bangles. And the final touch is just a pair of killer black heels.
Mango: Floral Neoprene-Effect Dress
This dress might be a little to much for your everyday use, so just toss a denim jacket or vest over it to dress it down. At night, loose the jacket and go for silver earrings as your statement piece. Pull up your hair so
the earrings show and stick to understated nude heels, so the focus can be on the dress.
Helmut Lang: Nova Jersey Cap Sleeve Dress
Feel free to bring out your inner tom-boy in this one to really dress it down. Pair with combat boots and preferably no jewelry. However, this dress can do a complete 180 for the night. Tie your hair back into a low bun, and strap on some sassy heels, and suddenly this little black dress could take you anywhere.