Top Ten Wardrobe Fundamentals # 5 Sheath Dress
Now we get to one of my favourites…dresses! I love em’…and yes I have one closet dedicated to my obsession : ) Finding one dress that works as that quintessential basic wardrobe foundation piece can be challenging. For me, it is the sheath. Not too bulky, not too fussy, just plain, figure flattering and classic. If you get the right one it will be with you forever.
What Colour Should I Buy?
Normally a neutral colour will go with everything but also consider what other colours you have in your wardrobe. Sometimes it is nice to “pop” a colour if the rest of your wardrobe is mostly neutral.
Which Dress Cut Is Best For Me?
If you are full figured go for one that isn’t as tight and that has more of an A-line bottom or slightly flared bottom. This will help balance the body. The more structured the dress, the better it will help shape your body so make sure it is well lined with darts in all the right places.
If you are thin all over you can add some curves to your upper half by layering a sweater or jacket on top. A gorgeous scarf will also add some volume to your upper half.
If you have an hourglass shape (or large chest) make sure that the waist of the dress is well defined. Often fitted sheaths have design details that will define the waist such as draping, darts or seams. Lacking all those design details however, you can also simply add a belt. This will define and direct the eyes to the smallest part of your body, just below your breasts.
Be aware of the collar. A V-neck, scoop or rounded neckline will be more practical for layering and will help elongate the body
What fabric should I buy?
Cotton is great for warmer weather but will wrinkle quickly and will need ironing. A mix of cotton with some lycra in it is more comfortable and will wrinkle less. For travelling a dress with more synthetic fabric is less likely to need ironing but will be warmer.
Satins will show bulges and bumps more than flat matte colour. Tight tweeds and small prints can camoflauge bumps.
These dresses are made for layering and accessorizing. They are like a blank canvas begging for paint. Go wild, go crazy, changing up your dress with jewelry, layering and shoes. This dress can be the chameleon of your wardrobe.
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Golden Black Friday & New Firmoo Spectacles
I admit it. I bought something on Black Friday. Here is the proof…a dress from Mod Cloth at 50% off. I’m always scared to buy online. I knew that the cut and the colours would work for me, but it is always a bit of a guessing game when it comes to sizing, especially when this came in UK sizing. I’m either a size 4 or 6 here so I sized up to a 10 and it fits perfectly. I am delighted with it. I have my fingers crossed that my other online purchases turn out this great.
This is the Whiting and Davis handbag that I scored at that estate sale a few weeks ago. It goes perfectly with this outfit.
I was excited when Firmoo offered me the opportunity to partner with them for some new stylish frames. I’d been on the hunt for a while for some fun frames and this was the ideal occasion to get exactly what I was looking for.
It was very easy to use the Firmoo website and fun to virtually try on all the pairs I wanted using my own photo.
These sweet frames are what I ended up with.
I couldn’t be happier. I love the way they change up my look. I had laser eye surgery years ago so I don’t need to wear a prescription lens but I consider the clear lenses a fashion accessory now.
The service was excellent, the glasses arrived within a couple of days. They came with an additional soft fabric case as well as a hard case and included a tool for tightening the frames and an extra screw. Pretty handy since I know that those are easy to lose.
Firmoo also offers a First Pair Free program which is incredible. You literally have nothing to lose. You can try out a pair risk free, sunglasses, non prescription or prescription. I’m trying to convince my hubby to get some now. It’s so cool to be able to change up your look with a unique stylish pair glasses or sunglasses.
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