HOW TO STYLE A DENIM DRESS CASUALLY
The other day someone, sorry I forgot who, asked me to style a denim dress. Even when I don’t comment back, I do read your comments and will try to accommodate your request when I can. Sometimes I just don’t know the answer, and sometimes it takes me a while to come up with the answer Lol! In this case, I had just purchased a denim dress about a month earlier and had not worn it yet, so I thought this will be a perfect assignment. I immediately started thinking how to style a denim dress casually.
Casual dressing is not something that comes easy for me. Mind you I don’t dress “fancy”, but I do consider my style a little closer to dressy than casual. I like my high heels and my bling, and I don’t usually think of those items in the casual category. I decided to wear the dress casual today, and I will wear it dressy the next time. That way you will be able to see it styled both ways.
This denim dress was from Ross, and the one thing I will say about Ross is that they always have the best prices on dresses. This little dress was 14.99. Just think of the possibilities for only 14.99. Here is a similar misses version from JC Penny and here is a plus size version.
I chose to wear my gray converse sneakers with the dress today, which made Joe snicker. He doesn’t see me in sneakers very often, so he made fun of me just a little. As my granddaughter Matti says, “I not care!” Haha I was comfortable and “I” thought I looked cute. I will tell you that I think Converse sneakers run large. I normally wear a 9 in a shoe, but I have on an 8. This are snug, so an 8.5 would have worked also, but keep that in mind if you order a pair. Here is a similar pair.
I have on a Zuni layering necklace, and a renegade bracelet by Stella & Dot, and a bangle that I bought at TJ Maxx. Even though I was going casual, I just couldn’t make myself not wear some dressy jewelry. If I had a cute leather bracelet, and a leather purse, it would look cute with this look. See, just another way you can style the dress. Or how about cowboy boots, or I bet my yellow vest from Glamour Farms would look cute too.
I grabbed my gray cross body purse that I picked up from TJ Maxx a couple months ago, just because it brought the gray of my sneakers together. I sometimes like my shoes and purse to match, I think it is a classy look. I know the trend is not to match, but whatever…. Here is a similar purse.
Here is a look from the back. The dress stays the same length all around. I will try to upload a video at the bottom that will show the outfit from all directions.
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Love the Chuck’s! Bought my first pair recently and I’m loving them. They make me smile when I put them on. Will be buying another pair, maybe a pattern or a fun color. In my opinion, maturity is way overrated and you do look classy.
Love the added videos
Love the look! Cato store has a few denim dresses. One that is very similar to the one you have in now on sale for 19 .99 i cant post a pic, but if you go to the website and search fir denim dress , quite a few come up. They carry plus sizes too.
Don’t like the Chuck’s! You’re too classy (and mature) to be wearing those. Some flat sandals maybe?
I love the look. Do you mind my asking how tall are you? I ask because most of the denim dressing I have found are a little to short for me. But yours is perfect on you. Thanks for the styling ideas! Have a great day!
Charlene, I am 5’6″ tall.
I absolutely adore this look and will be drying sneakers with my dress when we get warmer weather in the UK
Wow – I wore the same dress today. (Great minds … lol) I wore a pair of tuxedo flats with mine, next time I will try my Aerosoles sneakers. I’m with you on the jewelry – I can have on jean and flip flops but I will have bracelets and earrings on. Have a wonderful day!!!!
You look adorable…and chic! Don’t you listen to Joe. Although maybe he could dress you up one day for your blog…wouldn’t that be something! Ha ha! Love your candid chats with us…makes you so endearing. ❤
Cute outfit today. I love this blog. Very inspirational, makes me want to re-think my closet and wardrobe a bit, and take more chances.
Love your denim dress. I do not have one but will be looking for one. Looks so good on you. You always look so put together. I have a question about your nails. Yours always look so pretty. Do you prefer gel or acrylic? Do you know the color you have on? Thank you
Sharon, they are my nails, but they put gel overlay on them to help them with strength. I just got them done, and was going to mention the color, but I didn’t think it showed up too well. It is called Baby Girl and here is the link: http://amzn.to/26eKt1f