Every purchase we make we want to make sure fits in with your existing wardrobe, and one of the best things you can do when you get your new purchase home is start to have a play to see how you can style it, and can it be styled three ways or more? I set this as my own benchmark; if I can get to three quite easily then you know you are onto a winner.
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I’m quite a fan of Topshop dresses as you well know! And this dress really popped off the screen as I was browsing through ASOS – and within a few days I was unwrapping my parcel at home and loved, loved, loved it! But it has to work with my wardrobe for it to be a keeper and so here’s how I have styled it three ways – for work, for rest & for play!!
FOR THE OFFICE
It’s still a little too hot in the office to be wearing thick tights, so at this time of year I tend to opt for long boots, that way your legs stay warm but you don’t get too hot (if you know what I mean!) I would just wear the dress as it is and either opt for a typical work blazer or maybe a trench depending on what’s your own typical style.
Outfit details:
- Topshop midi dress with gathered neck in green – £39
- My own boots are not available anymore, but I’ve found you a similar pair by the same brand New Look – Wide Fit Grey Flared Heel Knee High Boots – £39.99
- My bag is from a small boutique years ago, but I’ve found a gorgeous River Island bag (again huge fan of theirs!) – River Island monogram cross body bag in grey – £26
FOR THE WEEKEND
This dress down vibe you could also take to the office on dress-down Fridays, it’s also a super relaxed look for travel if you prefer a dress to say jeans. Don’t forget if you can easily keep your boots on you, then when you arrive at your destination, you can quickly elevate the look again – it’s so versatile.
Outfit details:
- Topshop midi dress with gathered neck in green – £39
- My jumper is this season by H&M but I can’t find it online, this New Look one is pretty much the same kind of knit (but you’ll need to be quick, the website is saying it’s a trending item) – New Look high neck drop hem jumper in oatmeal £22.99
- The bag is Primark and it’s not on their online store – I can’t find anything that similar or at a similar price, so head in store (I bought mine last month)
- My Guess Trainers – I still absolutely love, love, love these! They truly have been a best buy! They are no longer available, but these Fred Perry b721 embossed laurel wreath logo leather trainers at £75 are similar and cheaper.
FOR EVENINGS OUT
Sometimes you have to head out straight from work or perhaps you want an outfit that is not jeans but not an LBD – it’s great to add colour on an evening out, and if you can quickly grab a blazer and elevate your bag, you can be good to go without any hassle!
Outfit deets:
- Topshop midi dress with gathered neck in green – £39
- Topshop gold hoop earrings are now reduced to £8.00 – I love them on a night out.
- My pouch bag is still a firm favourite and has been one of my most read blogs this year!
- Now this velvet blazer is part of a suit I bought last week! I’ve filmed a small video for IGTV so if you want to know more about it before it features on my blog, you’ll need to head there – I love it!!
- My boots are New Look as I’m a big fan of their footwear, at first I was a tad disappointed with these boots as they mark very easily, I’ve since discovered by using a cotton bud and a tiny amount of nail varnish the marks remove easily, but I do have to do it after each wear! I know enjoy wearing them, and they seem to go well with dresses in my autumn collection. Off White Pointed Ankle Boots – £29.99
TAKE THESE TIPS FOR YOUR OWN DAY DRESSES
You don’t necessarily have to buy THIS dress, you can copy what I have done and use the tips for any dresses you already own. Give it a go, have a play and get more wear from your wardrobe.
SHOPPING WITH ASOS
I want to give a little shout out to ASOS – it offers so many brand choices all on the one site. And if a brand has sold out, then I always check on ASOS and pretty much every time they’ve got it. They also may have exclusive online designs from your favourite brands.
What I particularly love is that they delivery to my local petrol station (a few minutes from my house) so I don’t have to be in and wait for a parcel. They do not quibble at any returns and I can use the same process for returning, in that I take back to the petrol station. And they are quick with refunding, a big benefit I feel, compared to other online shopping websites. I have always shopped with confidence with ASOS.
