A couple of weeks ago I attended a semi-formal Awards night where I was given the honor of presenting an award. The pressure was on to find a frock that would be suitable for the occasion. I didn’t want anything to showy or sparkly. I wanted to look professional, yet stylish.
I love to wear colour so I had that thought in my head as I went to the shops to get a dress that would suit the dress code.
But I couldn’t find anything I liked. I tried on so many dresses and I wasn’t happy with the fit or the colour.
Finally I entered a Veronika Maine store and tried on this monochrome floral dress and it turned out to be just what I was after.
Ironically, Veronika Maine is usually the first place I take clients if they are looking for a dress for a special occasion, and when I was styling myself, it was the last shop I walked into.
I belted the dress to show off my shape and wore heels to elongate my legs.
The whole experience taught me one lesson. If you can’t find what you are after, when in doubt choose monochrome.
Most women tend to choose a little black dress for a semi-formal occasion, but if you are after something different and a colour scheme that will work every time, go monochrome.
1. Boo Radley Contrast Detail Shift Dress
3. Belle Bird Colour Block Shift Dress
4. Bird Keepers Spot Dress (Navy)
6. ASOS Paslin Plus Body Con Dress
Monochrome dresses usually go with a black blazer that you may already own in your wardrobe and a pair of black heels. Why not check out last week’s post where Nicole did just that with her dress. If you love colour, add it using your accessories in one bold, block colour.
Are you a fan of the monochrome dress? Do you gravitate towards colours or black and white when you shop?
I’m linking up with Essentially Jess for IBOT.
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