“Can I do anything with this dress?” is a question I get asked a lot when digging around in the back of clients’ closets. How to restyle a bridesmaid dress for your own purposes is practically an age-old conundrum. The lovely ladies over at Weddington Way, a website that offers a curated selection of top bridesmaid dresses and accessories, are virtually hosting a November Style Challenge in an effort to help all of us figure out what to “do” with past bridesmaid dresses.
RLS has styled two looks for you; the wedding look and the weekend look. I chose ice blue for the dress because that is the color I am suggesting for my stylish sister-in-law’s upcoming wedding. Do any of you remember the light blue and black blog we did? This has been one of my favorite super chic color combinations since I picked up a blue dress with a black belt at Alberta Ferretti a few years ago. At the time the hit of black on blue satin was entirely unexpected. Now it is more of a trend with staying power.
Need a few more reasons to choose a black sash or belt for your bridesmaid dresses? The black accent coordinates beautifully with a black leather jacket and tall boots, taking all formality and fuss out of it. You are left with a look you can rock this weekend or any other.
The Bridal Look
Watters 8518 Bridesmaids Dress, $254
Alexis Bittar Moonlight Domed Stud Earrings, $145
Butter London Shimmer Nail Polish in Petrol Overcoat, $9.99
Loeffler Randall Foldover Clutch, $250
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The Weekend Look
Watters 8518 Bridesmaids Dress, $254
Helmut Lang Paneled Leather and Cotton Jersey Jacket, $402.75
Wolford Leg Support Tights, $78
Jin Soon Debonair Nail Polish, $18
Alexis Bittar Deco Lucite and Crystal Asymmetrical Oval Drop Earring, $245
Vince Camuto Carleen High Heel Dress Boots, $219
Planning a wedding? Be sure to check out the bridesmaids dresses at Weddington Way!
Real Life Style is a style consulting firm that teaches busy women to wear their power so they can live their lives fully and confidently. Lani Inlander, Kyle Dunphy and Sloane True are based in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and serve clients nationwide. We offer personal styling services, and an on-demand e-course.
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