How to Wear the Same Dress to 3 Different Occasions

by Fiona Wood

“What should I wear today?“ – it’s a question we ask ourselves on a daily basis. Although browsing through magazines and window-shopping at the mall is something we all enjoy, have you ever stopped and wondered: “What if I didn’t have to spend so much money on new clothes every time I have an event coming up?“. Well, what if we told you that you don’t need to buy into the hype made by the fast fashion industry whose only goal is to sell as many garments (most of which happen to be of very poor quality), placing quantity over quality? What if there was a dress you could wear over and over again without anyone noticing? Meet the wrap dress – your new best friend and probably your new favorite item you’ll want to rock every day. And to show you exactly how you can do that, we’ve gathered a list of tips for styling a wrap dress for three different occasions. Read on!

Styling a dress for work

When it comes to your work attire, you want to go for a look that is professional and modest, yet elegant and chic. Of course, depending on the nature of your job, you’ll choose different add-ons. A wrap dress is an ideal candidate for your work outfit as it can easily be taken from casual to polished just by adding a couple of key pieces. One way to do is to put on a blazer that complements the dress, but there’s no need to look for the one in the same color since the look you’ll end up with will be too matchy-matchy. Depending on the weather, you could add tights that will keep you warm, while an elegant bag and a hat in matching colors will spice up your outfit combination.

Styling a dress for a family get-together

In case you’re invited to a family get-together, you can wear your wrap dress for this event, too. This time, you’ll want to go for an outfit that is more on the casual side, but that still looks chic and stylish. Heading to a BBQ party? Consider employing off-duty accessories such as ballet-style flats, open-toe sandals, or even sneakers for that matter to ensure maximum comfort during your family gathering. Speaking of comfort, the dress you choose to wear needs to be right for your body type – not too tight, but not loose either. Also if you’re a new mom, consider getting good and sustainably made nursing bras that will match your dresses and look good on you. That way, you’ll be practical yet chic mom in the long run!

Styling a dress for a wedding

When it comes to more formal events, your wrap dress is once again the perfect choice as you can easily dress it up for a special occasion. Let’s say you’re going to a wedding – you have to create an outfit that looks classy and elegant while also ensuring comfort and freedom of movement. Start from accessories – look for dainty jewelry that doesn’t draw the attention away from the dress, but be sure to wear no more than two jewelry pieces. Choose a clutch bag that fits all your essentials and complements the color and pattern of the dress. Although it’s tempting to wear high heels to a wedding, shoes that are wearable for four or five hours are your safest bet. Or, you could bring an extra pair of comfy shoes you can change into and get the best of both worlds.

As you can see, there really is no need for you to go and buy a bunch of dresses for different occasions. Wearing one garment over and over again represents an ethical approach to fashion which helps reduce your impact on the environment, and it also gives you a chance to showcase your creativity. Hopefully, these style tips have inspired you to do your best to become a more ethical shopper, as each of them shows that you can be conscious and chic at the same time!