Dressing It Down For Day To Day

Mar 16, 2016 | Outfits | 15 comments

 

It is the case that in my current phase of life I have opted for a more low key approach to weekends over my previous style of being a sleep-deprived socialite. That being said I’m not about to abandon all items in my closet that would usually be appropriate for the later. Instead, I simply dress them down and take them out for brunch.

 

This is an easy one – it’s all about shoe choice and accessories. I’ve rambled on many times before about clashing styles to achieve balance in an outfit and it’s as true for dressing things down as it is for androgyny or irony.

 

It’s all about incorporating casual elements, and like always, keeping it simple. Leather ankle boots, sneakers and slides – these are my best allies for pairing back a dress. I also opt for a cross body bag and something that’s patently “day wear” such as a hat or these oversized readers.

 

If you keep it looking ‘effortless’ you can easily blur the lines between day and night, and maximise the wear you get out of your dressier pieces.

 

 

Shilla The Label Dress

Zara Boots (similar here and here)

Oscar Wylee Glasses

Oroton Cross Body

Photos by Wesley Tan

15 Comments

  1. IMAN
    IMAN on March 16, 2016 at 3:43 pm

    Definitely crushing on the super cool frames and cut-out details. Also, that hair sitch!
    Much love x

    IMAN | MANIGAZER

    Reply
    • theruecollective
      theruecollective on March 17, 2016 at 11:17 am

      haha thanks Hun! My hair is always such a wild card!! xx

      Reply
  2. Erin
    Erin on March 17, 2016 at 4:19 am

    I wore this EXACT outfit the other day but with a different color bootie haha. Great minds look alike and you look AMAZING in it! xx, Erin – http://www.stylebythepeople.com

    Reply
    • theruecollective
      theruecollective on March 17, 2016 at 11:18 am

      Hehe agreed!! 🙂 Thanks lovely! xx

      Reply
    • theruecollective
      theruecollective on March 21, 2016 at 12:06 pm

      Thanks love x

      Reply
    • theruecollective
      theruecollective on March 21, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks Hun! x

      Reply
    • theruecollective
      theruecollective on March 21, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks Lacey! I love them too 🙂 I want them in every colour!! xx

      Reply
  6. Lau
    Lau on March 19, 2016 at 11:36 am

    Couldn’t agree more with what you say on this post! It is definitely better when we are able to also use “night wear” during day! The trick is really how you style the look. This is the perfect example! Really love the combination of the dress with the boots 🙂

    Have a great weekend!

    Lau
    http://www.lscrapbook.com/

    Reply
    • theruecollective
      theruecollective on March 21, 2016 at 12:00 pm

      Thanks Lau 🙂 Glad you like it! xx

      Reply
  7. Femke
    Femke on March 20, 2016 at 8:43 pm

    Loveeee the dress! It makes the look so beautiful!

    Reply
    • theruecollective
      theruecollective on March 21, 2016 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks Lovely 🙂 xx

      Reply

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

© Laurie Ferraro 2018