OUTFIT DETAILS.
Black Pencil Dress (size xs – lots of colors under $100) // Gold Chain Watch // Nude Patent Pumps (sizes just restocked!) // Chanel Bag (similar under $30 here) // Sunglasses // Dual Pearl Earrings
FESTIVE ADD ON’S.
Bow Bag // Red Crop Sweater (also loving this one 40% off)
As an outfit in itself, a dress is both easy-to-wear and can be one of the most versatile pieces you own. This dress is especially easy to restyle: a basic black, form-fitting pencil dress is the perfect foundation for an ensemble that is meant to go from day to night. I’m in love with the fit and it comes in seven different colors (the navy and red are next on my wish list). With a few additions, adjustments, and accessories, you can easily take this dress from 9 to 5 to date night or the many upcoming holiday parties (that can’t get here soon enough, if you ask me!).
One of the easiest ways to rework a dress is with a few layers – sweaters, scarves, fur vests, etc. For an extra dose of festivity, a crop sweater in the traditional red or green adds the perfect touch. A switch in handbags is another way to change your look. The red palette and bow on this mini cross-body bag reminded me of a present and seemed like the perfect addition to holiday-appropriate attire. These few quick additions can easily take a simple dress from day to night, whatever the occasion.
Below are a few more work to holiday pieces I am loving. I just ordered this dress and I’m obsessed. It’s even more gorgeous in person.
Red Seamed Pencil Dress (Nordstrom Exclusive)
Natasha Couture ‘Ice Crystal’ Clutch
Burgundy Lace Dress (just ordered this one)
Adrianna Papell Lace Sheath Dress
Metallic Lace Sheath Dress
Black Crepe Sheath Dress
Tadashi Shoji Sequin Blue Illusion Lace Dress
Kate Spade New York ‘hanover Street – Aster’ Crossbody Bag
Black Seamed Pencil Dress (Regular & Petite) (Nordstrom Exclusive)
XOX,
Christine
* Photos by JessaKae
Beautiful dress! You look a lot like Posh Spice!
Her Heartland Soul
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Beautiful dress and red sweater! Absolutely love the looks!
x Sarah
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amazing dress and shoes! love it!
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I love the edition of the chunky knit sweater, the color is so festive
emmastyleguide.blogspot.com
Love this! That dress is amazing on you and I’m totally swooning over this bag.
Heidi D.
http://www.wishesandreality.com
Perfect transition from desk to dinner!
http://www.racheldinh.com
Perfect for work! Love this chic dress<3
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In love with this chanel bag. It’s the perfect size! Great professional look.
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You look absolutely stunning! I love a simply cut LBD! So timeless and elegant.
Red Reticule
I never thought of putting a sweater my LBD. Great inspiration!
http://www.kristajacobs.blogspot.com
love the idea!
Irene
http://www.thedailylace.com
You look very stylish! Love your minimal styling.
Xx
Rhea
http://www.fuss.co.in
Both outfits are so classy and feminine but
my “vote” goes to the 2nd one, red colour
suits you perfectly!
http://lartoffashion.blogspot.com
That dress is so pretty and the bag is fun too!
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love the red knit over a lbd! x
dipped in yellow
Just ordered the quilted black bag! Such a steal and perfect for so many outfits! You look amazing per usual!
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oh my gosh, what a gorgeous sweater! love this transitional piece
ladies in navy
So chic! I love how classic this look is!
http://www.sarakatestyling.blogspot.com
Amazing dress! I love the red bag too, it’s really cute!
What a gorgeous dress! And I love how you can style it for the holidays too!
I likes the dress to begin with, but I LOVE it after you added the pop of red!
xoxo,
The Quintessentials
Stunning outfit! I love your heels!
You look amazingly chic!
♥XO♥
Jeanne
http://fashionmusingsdiary.com
I just love this dress – so simple and I love the way you have dressed it up for the holidays!
xo
Kim
almosttheredc.wordpress.com
Ordering this dress right now! Great transition.
Loving this look, esp the add ons! I need that sweater.
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Have to say your one of my favourite bloggers! Your effortless and are a natural
Martina x
http://Www.martinasmark.com
great post. versatile dress.
you look fantastic
x
e d i o t
gorgeous dress!
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xx
Love Love Love how you completely transformed the outfit by adding the sweater! Classic.
You look so pretty and really slim too!
Love the first classic black look!
xx, Kristjaana
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I love that red sweater over the dress
xo
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loving the black dress and nude pumps. Super cute!
Love the two looks you created with this classic black dress, love both versions! <3
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The black pencil dress is such a classic piece and love how you match it with a red sweater to create another beautiful look, so versatile! Lovely bow bag too, very pretty!
Prudence
http://www.prudencepetitestyle.wordpress.com
i like dresses, yea they are so easy to put on. It looks very fitted and elegant 🙂
NIKIMINT
I love this transition!! SO festive and beautiful!
The Style Storm
<3, Christina
Love the layering! Such a cute idea! Love black and red together!
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Thanks for sharing, quite IMPRESSIVE!