Dresses: Pink feathers dress | Sandals, similar | Loeffler Randall bag | Diamonds book | Candle
7 Winter Dresses For Every Occasion!
I get tons of DM’s every day (which I absolutely love 😊), and the question I get most often is is “what do I wear to ___ event?” Recently, questions included a holiday party, a cocktail party, Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas in London … to name just a few. And, I always have the same answer: A DRESS!! This is the easiest way to pull a great outfit together, so having a few good dresses in your rotation is key.
Today’s post is a major dress edit, and I’m sharing with you my favorite trends, as well as some brand new style board inspo. Keep reading to see 7 Winter dresses that will cover you for every occasion! There’s everything from feathers to classic slip dresses to the hottest color of the season. Add jackets, stylish accessories and different types of shoes to make literally dozens of outfits with just this one piece. I hope this post helps you find a few dresses you love — just in time for the holidays! Have fun at all your events 🥂
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#1 Faux Leather
Left: Faux leather dress | Handbag, similar for under $60 | Slingbacks | Right: Coat | Dress | Boots | Earrings | Handbag
Faux leather dresses are everywhere right now, and there are so many options to see! They’re well-priced and work for all different kinds of occasions. And, they give you cool girl style 😉
Susie’s recs
Cinq a Sept McKenna in brown and Holly in navy
Brochu Walker belted dress, brown
J.Crew embellished green dress
#2 Festive Feather Dresses
Left: Feathers dress | Slingbacks | Earrings | White bag | Perfume | Right: Black dress | Clutch | Earrings | Gold sandals | Perfume
Feathers are showing up on everything, and they add the perfect bit of fun to a special event dress. The pink dress I’m wearing above is from the Tuckernuck party shop, and it also comes in a longer version. These both keep selling out, so grab one if you love it!
Susie’s recs
Splurge La Pointe dress with feather sleeves
Tuckernuck feathers dress, long black version here
Trina Turk sequin dress with feathers
#3 Red Dresses
Left: Alice & Olivia dress, on sale | Bag | Sandals, similar | Right: Red dress | Faux fur jacket | Earrings | Slingbacks | Handbag
Red is the hot color this season. So, consider a chic red dress for your next event!
Susie’s recs
Rhinestone embellished midi dress
#4 Anthropologie
Left: Velvet dress | Clutch | Sandals | Right: Polka dot dress | Earrings | Leopard dress | Red dress | Pearl clutch | Sequin dress | Red clutch | Black slingbacks | Leopard heels
Anthropologie is a store I check regularly both in person and online. And, I almost always find a dress or two to try. There are several dress choices, so I’m sharing four that recently caught my eye. One of their best-selling styles is the Somerset dress, available in many different versions, both short and long. Quite often you’ll find extended sizes, which is another reason I always look at Anthropologie. They have a good selection of petite sizes.
#5 Sequins
Left: Faux fur jacket | Sequin dress | Earrings | Clutch | Perfume | Heels | Right: Sequin dress | Earrings | Handbag | Lipstick | Heels
Who doesn’t love a little sparkle? Sequin dresses are so festive, and you’ll feel a little extra at your special event!
Susie’s recs
Tuckernuck pink midi style dress
#5 Sweater Dresses
Left: Sweater dress | Sandals | Trench | Right: Dress | Perfume | Sandals | Earrings | Clutch, dupe here
Sweater dresses are so cozy! Try pairing them with knee boots and longer coats for a chic look.
Susie’s recs
Tuckernuck sweater dress in camel
Nordstrom long sleeve jersey dress
#6 Slip Dresses
Left: Bomber jacket | Slip dress | Right: Fur jacket | Patterned slip dress | Handbag | Heels | Perfume
Slip dresses are pretty much a classic style to own now, and this Vince one is a favorite. For a more affordable option, look at options at the ones from J.Crew — they’re best-sellers that everyone loves.
Susie’s recs
Veronica Beard green slip dress
ALC slip dress with lace details
#7 The best-selling $125 dress
Left: Denim jacket | Norma Kamali dress | Sandals | Bag, similar | Right: Blazer | Dress | Sandals, similar | Bag
When a dress keeps selling out over and over again, you know it’s a good one! The Norma Kamali strapless dress is a favorite style for many. Everyone I know who has purchased it goes on and on about it! It packs well, and can be styled with flat sandals or sneakers. Throw on a denim jacket, a nicer blazer or a leather coat and you’re ready for any event. I sized up to a small because I wanted to be able to move in it. Also, I always wear these Spanx under it, along with this strapless bra. Don’t wait — this is a good one!
Don’t forget your undergarments!
It’s smart to have a few lingerie options on hand so you’ll be prepared when you find the perfect dress. I can’t say enough about the Wacoal Red Carpet Strapless Bra — it’s a stylist favorite. Sometimes you need another option, and Nippies are surprisingly good! If you place them lower on your breast and then pull them up and stick the top part, you actually get a little lift (not like a regular bra, but workable, depending on your size and body shape). For shapewear options, I usually prefer these Spanx shorts or these Spanx lace panties — they are essentials at this point!
Thank you for reading xx
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