Bridesmaid Styling with Sorella Vita.

Fashion, Holiday Party, Outfit Post, 165 Comments

by Ashley

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

During the inevitable, “Will you be my bridesmaid?” speeches of your twenties, the topic of repeat wearability will surface. “What I love about the bridesmaid dresses I picked are you can totally wear them again!” brides will squeal, as they pull fabric swatches from their purses or call up dress screenshots on their smartphones.

This is a lovely sentiment, indeed– because no one really wants to drop some serious coin on a dress they can never wear again. But is it possible? Can you actually wear a bridesmaid dress again?

I joined forces with Sorella Vita to find out. They were kind enough to let me choose from their gorgeous bridesmaid dresses with the idea of styling a dress both for wedding and non-wedding events.

Having the perfect formal occasion dress in your closet is a must– when you’re in your teens and early twenties, it’s about proms, homecomings, and maybe a Greek formal here and there. As you move into proper adulthood, those events become weddings, fancy New Year’s Eve parties, and the occasional dressy work event. Having a formal dress in your closet is super convenient and means you’re always ready for the next ribbon-wrapped invitation in the mail.

Right away, I loved the classic cut of this navy bridesmaid dress; a boat neck, cap sleeves, pockets, and an easy length. A deep v in the back meant showing a bit of skin, but not so much you need to shop for a special bra (praise). This particular navy had more midnight in it than most, with a touch of teal in certain lighting– all done up in heavy satin that held its shape. (No flimsy fabric here.)

To wear it the traditionally (ie, as part of a wedding party), I immediately pictured the dress with a topknot (to show off that great neckline) and statement earrings. Tights + black pumps to let the dress shine, with a neutral pink lip.

The result? A dress that works for both your friend’s wedding (as a maid or a guest), an anniversary dinner, or a dressy birthday celebration.

ashley from lsr, sorella vita bridesmaid dress 8562, topshop gemini pumps
Dress c/o Sorella Vita in navy // Topshop pumps (similar here) // Express tights // BaubleBar earrings (similar here and here) and bracelet (similar here and here)
ashley from lsr, sorella vita bridesmaid dress 8562, baublebar emerald asterisk bracelet
Dress c/o Sorella Vita in navy // BaubleBar earrings (similar here and here) and bracelet (similar here and here)
ashley from lsr, sorella vita bridesmaid dress 8562, topshop gemini pumps
Dress c/o Sorella Vita in navy // Topshop pumps (similar here) // Express tights // BaubleBar earrings (similar here and here) and bracelet (similar here and here)
ashley from lsr, sorella vita bridesmaid dress 8562, topshop gemini pumps
Dress c/o Sorella Vita in navy // Topshop pumps (similar here) // Express tights // BaubleBar earrings (similar here and here)
ashley from lsr, sorella vita bridesmaid dress 8562, baublebar earrings
Dress c/o Sorella Vita in navy // BaubleBar earrings (similar here and here)
ashley from lsr, sorella vita bridesmaid dress 8562, topshop gemini pumps
Dress c/o Sorella Vita in navy // Topshop pumps (similar here) // Express tights // BaubleBar earrings (similar here and here) and bracelet (similar here and here)
ashley from lsr, sorella vita bridesmaid dress 8562, baublebar emerald asterisk bracelet
Dress c/o Sorella Vita in navy // BaubleBar earrings (similar here and here) and bracelet (similar here and here)

Shop the look:

Want to see how I wore this same navy number for something not quite as formal? Check back Thursday for round 2!

Linking up with Style Elixir, Walking in Memphis in High Heels + The Fashion Canvas, I Do DeClaire, Bless Her Heart Y’all + 2 Cats & Chloe, Bloggers Who Budget, Induffinitely Me, Mama and More, Sew Crafty Angel, Get Your Pretty On, Because Shanna Said So,  Design Life Diaries + Posh Pair, Pumps and Push Ups, The Mummy Chronicles, and The Pleated Poppy.

*Sorella Vita sponsored this post, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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165 Comments

  4. Wow, that dress really does look great on you! I can actually see it working for a work event, or almost any formal event. I know bridesmaid dresses get a bad rep, but maybe they don’t always have to?

    I’m excited to see your casual take on styling this dress. The material seems formal to me!

    jackie
    Something About That

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  15. Such a pretty dress and you did a great job restyling it. I’ve never been able to re wear a bridesmaid dress not because of the dress itself, but because I always just thought of it as ‘a bridesmaid dress’ so could never bring myself to wear it.

    Hope you have a great day!

    Brooke
    pumps and push-ups

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