November 18, 2010

Get More Mileage Out of Your Holiday Dress

Have you recently invested in a sparkly dress for the holidays? Don't let it sit in your closet! Here are six different ways to wear a sparkly holiday dress.

(This is my fourth guest blog post with Shecky's.com. You can see the post on their website here.)



1. Layer a black blazer and suede booties for a glam night out. Add a scarf and some skinny jeans (or leggings) for especially cold weather!

Dress: Wet Seal, $30
Blazer: Express
Belt: Forever 21, $8
Booties: Cynthia Rowley/TJ Maxx, $85
Scarf: Banana Republic, $20
Jeans: Gap, $35

Just like J:
1. Gap Blazer Cardi, $69.50
2. Flirt Catalog Sequin Mini Dress with Chain Straps, $59.50
3. INC International Concepts Dress Sleeveless V-Neck Sequin Tank Dress, $99 at Macy’s
4. Modcloth Gold Dust Gal Dress, $90








































2. Tuck your dress into an A-line or tulip skirt and wear it as a shirt to the office, or to a holiday work party.

Dress (worn as shirt): Wet Seal, $30
Cardigan: Banana Republic, $30
Skirt: J.Crew, $45
Belt: Limited, $15
Shoes: Restricted/Endless.com, $39

 Just like J:
1. Forever 21 Wool Blend Tulip Skirt, $17.80
2. Express Sequin-Front Tank, $39.99
3. Charlotte Russe Sequin Mesh Tank, $22.50
4. New York & Co Red Label Matte Sequin Tank Top, $42.95









































3. Go casual by layering a sweater and army jacket over the dress. Add some lace-up booties to complete the look.

Dress (worn a skirt): Wet Seal, $30
Army jacket: Gap, $25
Sweater: American Eagle, $30
Booties: Forever 21, $33

Just like J:
1. Victoria’s Secret Belted Cargo Jacket, $69.50
2. New York & Co Red Label Matte Sequin Skirt, $49.95
3. Charlotte Russe Matte Sequin Mini $32.50









































4. Wear your dress as a skirt by layering on a collared shirt. Pair with some sexy pumps for a date or night out with the girls!

Dress (worn as skirt): Wet Seal, $30
Shirt: Abercrombie, $20
Pumps: Boutique 9, $70

Just like J:
1. Ann Taylor LOFT Striped Button Down Shirt with Pleats, $44.50
2. Charlotte Russe Matte Sequin Mini, $32.50









































5. Go preppy with a navy blazer and a rough brown belt. Another date-night look that will have you looking both sexy and sophisticated.

Dress: Wet Seal, $30
Navy blazer: Gap, $70
Belt: American Eagle, $5
Shoes: Restricted/Endless.com, $39

Just like J:
1. Gap Lightweight Wool Blazer, $98
2. Forever 21 Sequined Strapless Dress, $27.80
3. Wet Seal Ruched Sequin Dress, $25








































6. Finally, make sure to let your dress shine on the most sparkly night of the year - New Year's Eve! Pair with some metallic shoes and you'll be ready to ring in the new year.

Dress: Wet Seal, $30
Necklace: Stella & Dot
Shoes: Wild Pair

Just like J:
1. Wet Seal 2 Tone Sequin Dress, $28
2. Forever 21 Sequin Sweetheart Dress, $28

Which one is your favorite?

22 comments:

  1. Oh I love 1, 2 and 5!!! Thanks for the creative ideas!

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  2. Those are some great ideas. Love when you can wear a fab piece in so many different ways!

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  3. I love the one with black blazer and suede boots, but the second outfit is definitely my favorite.
    Great ideas!

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  4. I've been obsessed with this dress since you first purchased it. I went to wetseal.com today expecting to find it sold out but I found it on sale for $15!! Not only that, but they have shipping for 99 cents. I bought it and expect to try some of the outfits you just posted. Thanks for such wonderful ideas!!

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  5. cute ideas....now I want a sequined dress even though I don't picture myself being able to pull it off.

    J - could you do a post on some tips for Black Friday shopping in general (I mean not restricted to a certain mall)? It will only be my 3rd time going and I don't feel like I really know how to make the most of it.

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  6. I absolutely love ALL looks and would totally wear them!! I can't wait to try ALL of them. :) Awesome!!

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  7. What creative ways to remix just one dress! I am lately discovering how much fun it is to wear sweaters and jackets over dresses to make them look like skirts!

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  8. LOVE all the outfits. And I would never have thought about tucking a dress into a skirt!

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  9. OMG!!!! I love it when 1 dress can be transformed into many pieces. This post truly exceeds my expectations! After all, I was guessing it from yesterday ;)

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  10. LOVE the second and third look!! I have a dress that's perfect for these...thanks!

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  11. Love the lace up booties in #3. Are they a recent purchase from Forever 21?

    Love all the outfits! Thank you for sharing your creative ideas!!

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  12. Good job J! Great ideas!!!! :)
    I enjoy your site so much :)

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  13. your creativity never fails to impress me! i love idea number 2 and 3 and 4! singled out as skirt or top is awesome.

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  14. LOVE LOVE LOVE the third option!!

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  15. the dress looks soooo great on you J !! i love all your outfits :)

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  16. You look great in that dress! Great post! I am so inspired by your success with blogging. Just seared mine this week. Would be honored if you would check it out.

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  17. love #6, love the back of the dress. also don't forget to put glitter in your lotion for an added touch of sparkle!! old girl. J. am i the oldest fan you have, lol L.

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  18. Thanks everyone!!

    Mindy, a couple of the tips I posted would work for Black Friday anywhere. But I have to be honest - I've never been shopping on Black Friday so I don't really have a lot of advice! I'll do a post next week though and ask people to share their tips!

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  19. Thanks...I got a gold sequin tee from a friend who was going to toss it. I haven't worn it yet myself because I don't know what to do with it! I'll have to try some of your combos. I want that j.crew sparkle mix with cotton...

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