Dresses are a favourite staple in my wardrobe. In summer, they make dressing for the day easy. You slip that dress on, add shoes and accessories and you’re ready to go. The all occasion dress is my go to dress to wear throughout the week.
The next post in my shop like a personal stylist series is sharing dresses for all occasions: Dresses that can be worn to work, a catch-up with friends, to church, a conference or worn just because. They could even be dressed up to go to a special occasion like a wedding or cocktail event.
Most of my wardrobe is made up of dresses for all occasions.
If I have to go into work, I will opt to wear one of my all occasion dresses.
I used to segregate my clothes for different occasions, but now I try to wear as much as I own in my wardrobe to enjoy the clothes I have.
How many times have you kept a new dress for a special occasion and only worn it once? For a formal or cocktail dress, this is different. But for a newly bought all occasion dress… it should be worn more than once. Wearing a dress to different occasions is a way to get more cost per wear.
Having dresses that work for all occasions will look a bit different for everyone. I’ve compiled some dresses below and you will notice most have sleeves and the hem will finish just above or below the knee. I’ve chosen this style as this will suit most workplaces. (Of course, a sleeveless dress can be worn with a blazer if needed – like the Gorman Geo Print Dress.)
Here are some All Occasion Dresses I’ve found online
Freez Iris Dress $59, Gorman Lemur Parade Dress $189, Freez Cairo Dress $69
Katies Pocket Front Shift Dress $41.99, Handpicked by Birds bell Sleeve Tunic $119.95, Sabrina Blossom Print Dress $38.95
Gorman Geo Flower Print Dress $159.20, Katies Pocket Front Shift Dress $41.99, Sussan Mini Check Dress $119.95
I’ve taken one dress from this collection to show you how it can be worn differently to three different occasions.
One All Occasion Dress Worn Three Ways
Handpicked by Birds Bell Sleeve Tunic, French Stipe Disc Earrings $24.50, Cut out round basket $79.95, Frankie 4 Nat Shoes $229.95
Handpicked by Birds Bell Sleeved Tunic, Greenwood Designs Bezel Tassel Earrings $35, Frankie 4 Bec Dark Navy $199.95, Mini Reptile Structured Bag $59.95
Handpicked by Birds Bell Sleeved Tunic, NAJO Synchronicity Earring $69, Collette Pink Melissa Top Handle Clutch $49.99, Ash High Heel Sandal $99.95
Do you own an all occasion dress? Or do you prefer to segregate your dresses for different events?
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