If you missed Tuesday’s post, I styled a gorgeous navy bridesmaid dress from Sorella Vita the traditional way: topknot, black pumps + tights, and some statement earrings. Today is all about remixing– putting that, “You can totally wear your bridesmaid dress again!” claim to the test.
Satin is not the most casual of fabrics, so I knew right away I needed to bring down that formal vibe. Enter a chambray shirt cuffed at the sleeve + knotted at the waist; this ushered in the easy-going and cinched things up. I ditched the tights for bare legs (brr, but will totally play come spring) and a neutral printed pump. A high messy ponytail replaced the dressy topknot, and subbed in layered boho bright white + gold jewelry for those formal statement pieces.
Where could I wear this? To the office, a dinner date, any sort of ladies-who-lunch event, etc. Adding in a denim topper definitely cuts that formal factor in half, and keeping the hair easy + breezy helps make the outfit seem more day than night.
A massive thank you to my friends at Sorella Vita for the opportunity to style this dress on the blog this week. What a fun project! I am definitely reaching for this navy number for my next formal event, and love the idea of working it into the office wardrobe when worn with more casual pieces.
The folks at Better KC were kind enough to invite me back to have a chat about the color of the year (marsala!) on their morning program. Ah yes, live television, still terrifying.
i got all kinds of excited when i saw this post on fbook and insta because i have a pretty similar dress that has been sitting in my closet for a year — time to style it up and take it out <3
Que estilazo y que guapa con ese vestido y camisa vaquera, estas radiante, los zapatos ideales y todo un acierto.
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Oh em gee girl, this is genius!!! You look amazing and you’d never even know this was a bridesmaids dress!!! Job well done!
xoxo Danielle For the Love of Leopard
What a gorgeous post! I found you on the Style to Inspire LinkUp.
Love the chambray shirt and the sunglasses. Is it sunny where you are? In Scotland, we are in the negative temperatures!!
I’m hosting a linkup over on my blog. Its based in the UK (Scotland, to be exact) and I wondered if you wanted to come and share your post. I’d love to have you on the linkup (runs every Monday), maybe you’ll find some new UK readers also. 🙂 Linkups are new to the UK so I really want to try and promote it with some great bloggers that I know from US LinkUps. If you’re up for sharing your post, u can do so here – http://www.atouchoftartan.co.uk/
i got all kinds of excited when i saw this post on fbook and insta because i have a pretty similar dress that has been sitting in my closet for a year — time to style it up and take it out <3
Beautiful! I love your dress styled this way. It looks incredible.
love the way you spiced up this dress!!! those heels are gorgeous!!
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Love that you got some more wear out of a bridesmaid dress!
Such a great way to restyle this dress!
You look fab Ashley!!
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You look fab Ashley!!
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Have a great week Ash!
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I love the aviators and the outfit rocks. Thanks for sharing =).
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You look lovely. Great styling! Love the choices of accessories. The outfit is equally pretty. Your hair is fab too. So pretty you!
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I absolutely love this! Never would’ve thought to dress down satin, but I love how you did it!
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I love the dress styled this way! That top looks great over it!
Que estilazo y que guapa con ese vestido y camisa vaquera, estas radiante, los zapatos ideales y todo un acierto.
Un beso princesa
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I didn’t even know it was a bridesmaids dress. The chambray jacket makes it so wearable. Great styling!
I love how you have styled your hair it looks so effortless and chic! xx
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Love this idea! I have never though of doing this before!
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Beautiful dress!
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Love how really casual you got it to look. Great job.
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Amazing combination…love how you have put that jeans shirt over the dress….blue color suits you so perfectly….so chic…as always 😉
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Oh em gee girl, this is genius!!! You look amazing and you’d never even know this was a bridesmaids dress!!! Job well done!
xoxo Danielle
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I love this look on you! You look absolutely amazing in blue and it suits you perfectly.
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I love what you’ve done here. The denim shirt over your gorgeous dress edges things up. Gorgeous heels too.
Wow Ash, you look fabulous in this outfit! I never thought that this beautiful dress could be dressed down so perfectly! You look gorgeous!
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What a gorgeous post! I found you on the Style to Inspire LinkUp.
Love the chambray shirt and the sunglasses. Is it sunny where you are? In Scotland, we are in the negative temperatures!!
I’m hosting a linkup over on my blog. Its based in the UK (Scotland, to be exact) and I wondered if you wanted to come and share your post. I’d love to have you on the linkup (runs every Monday), maybe you’ll find some new UK readers also. 🙂 Linkups are new to the UK so I really want to try and promote it with some great bloggers that I know from US LinkUps. If you’re up for sharing your post, u can do so here – http://www.atouchoftartan.co.uk/
Laura xx
Es un look precioso, me encanta el vestido y los accesorios. Besos!
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Your necklace is amazing! xx
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Absolutely love e v e r y t h i n g about this outfit!
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