Many dress styles come and go, but the fit-and-flare style will always remain one of our favorites. It is universally flattering and can make you look (and feel!) like a million bucks in the space of an outfit change.
So, make full use of the beautiful fit-and-flare dresses you have in your closet. We have here some tips on how to style them and make your outfits look more interesting than usual.
1. Coat over your shoulders for supreme street style
Follow the footsteps of street-style mavens, and drape a trusty coat over your shoulders, complementing your cute fit-and-flare frock and giving it a more modern flair.
It can be an equally cute dress coat, a boxy coat, or a basic trench coat. Anything works!
Styling idea:
Dolce & Gabbana Flared Lace-Print Dress, $3,475 / Emilio Pucci Double-Breasted Short Coat, $953.01 / Ritch Erani NYFC Catcall Booties, $507.50 / Versace Vanitas Athena Handbag, $2,675
2. Cropped sweater over your dress
Give your dress a new look by wearing a cropped sweater over it. This way, the dress will function as a skirt.
It will also allow you to wear your sleeveless fit-and-flare frocks on colder days.
Styling idea:
Oscar de la Renta Embroidered Flower Dress, $2,990 / Calvin Klein Collection Knit Sweater, $1,150 / Jimmy Choo Lekker Pumps, $589.33 / Givenchy Medium Pandora Box Bag, $2,290
3. Vintage look with V-neck cardigan, dress, and loafers
The cardigan and dress pairing is a timeless combo. You can never go wrong with it. Go the extra mile by choosing colorful pieces to amp up your style meter.
Styling idea:
Carven Sleeveless Dress, $750 / Chloe V-Neck Cardigan, $820.23 / Tod’s Penny Loafer, $341.20 / Vivienne Westwood Techno Tartan Shoulder Bag, $876
4. Sleeveless collared shirt under a sleeved dress
Opt for a white sleeveless collared shirt. The pop of white-collar against the dress is fetching.
Keep the look low-key and feminine with a pair of oxford shoes and a satchel bag.
Styling idea:
Valentino Rose-Print Flared Dress, $1,465.06 / DSQUARED2 Sleeveless Shirt, $380.44 / Saint Laurent Lulu Richelieu Lace-Up Shoe, $568.18 / Proenza Schouler PS1 Large Satchel, $1,995
5. Long-sleeved shirt under a sleeveless dress
Give your sleeveless dresses the drama they need with a crisp, white-collared shirt. Let the collar peek from the neckline of the dress.
Now, cap off the look with a pair of platform slip-on shoes and a crossbody bag.
Styling idea:
Victoria Beckham Flared Dress, $2,395 / Valentino Short-Collared Blouse, $660 / Givenchy Crystal-Embellished Trainer, $462.13 / Mugler 15h Anniversary Satchel, $1,695
It’s little wonder why fit-and-flare dresses are the absolute must-have! They are so versatile and easy to style.
So, add these 5 ways to your list of styling ideas, and give this all-time favorite dress a fresh image!