Fabulous Find of the Week: Wet Seal One-Shoulder Dress
Just because the temperatures are dropping, that doesn’t mean we have to ditch our adorable little dresses that worked perfectly for summer – in fact, it’s possible to re-work them completely and make them feel brand new! By adding layers, you can take any dress to a completely new level, almost beyond recognition. And another thing – BECAUSE it’s winter, all of those summer/early fall clothes are on sale… for next to nothing.
So this week’s Fabulous Find is just that – this adorable one-shoulder chiffon dress from Wet Seal was in the $25 range a few months ago, and now it’s on sale for only $15! Check out these three looks to see how you can completely re-work a summer dress for the colder months.
The Dress
Belted One Shoulder Dress – $15 at Wet Seal
Outfit Inspiration
Below, I’ve created three fall and winter looks incorporating this dress and making it near unrecognizable. I hope they help get your inspiration going!
Outfit 1
Dress, Jacket, Socks, Boots, Scarf
This first look incorporates rich, gorgeous fall colors and textures – deep burgundy, cognac, gray, soft leather, distressed denim… the works. By adding over-the-knee socks and boots, a denim jacket, and a nice chunky scarf, the dress is immediately made cold weather-ready. Rock this look at school or over break – it’s especially perfect if you live in an area that’s not icy cold yet.
Outfit 2
Dress, Sweater, tights, Oxfords, Earrings
Here’s another casual look, only this one lends a little more warmth than the first, especially if you add a winter coat on top. This time, I chose to pair the dress with a long black cardigan and some cute polka dot tights. Add a pair of adorable, ribbon-tied black oxfords and this awesome pair of bright blue tassel earrings (they play off the subtle blue hues in the dress) and call it a day!
Outfit 3
Dress, Blazer, Wedges, Clutch, Ring
For a fancy night out, this dress makes a perfect patterned base. I found these amazing neutral colored wedges to pair the dress with, as well as an interesting distressed clutch. This super cool two finger ring adds just enough shine, and this adorable light pink blazer helps finish off a sweet – and chic – going out look!
Your thoughts?
Now it’s YOUR time to do the talking. Which look was your favorite? Would you wear this dress? How do you like to transition your summer and spring clothes into the colder months? Do you hit up the sales on summer/fall merchandise in winter? Let me know!
Posted on on December 5, 2011 / Filed Under: Shopping / Tags: Budget Fashion, Dresses, Fabulous Finds, Wet Seal
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Kaitlin
Honestly I don’t think I’d wear a dress like that anywhere but a semiformal, but I would try similar combos with other dresses I have.
C
I don’t like this dress but I do like the idea of re-working my summer dresses into winter ;)
cate
this dress was kind of a miss for me, but that cardigan with those tights and shoes though, is adorable.
Natalie
I think that a dress with a flowy bell sleeve would be extremely hard to wear with cardigans. I’ve tried this before and the sleeves bunch up when you put the sweater on, but they are too short to hold in your hand while you pull your arm through. I guess that wasn’t the point of the article, but I just thought it was an complication to the suggested dress that could go with those outfits
K
I really like the additions in the first outfit!
A
Hello! I would very much appreciate it if anyone could give me the links to the post(s) that feature this:
http://www.forever21.com/images/model_detail/70221591-02.jpg
The F21 dropwaist floral cami!
Evelina
I don’t like this dress that much, and I agree with Natalie that the bell sleeve would be a headache to wear with outerwear. However, these are excellent tips for any other spring dress, and I’ll definitely be trying them out with my other dresses~
Charlie
I too, dont like this dress. And I agree with Natalie, there’s no way of wearing that dress under a cardigan without looking all weird and feels uncomfortable. But I see how it is easy to still be able to wear summer dresses in winter.
jiturka
I’ve already stored all my summer dresses, and unfortunately in those outfits I would freeze. But I might give it a try with some more layers. And thick thights.
Taryn
Mixing and matching looks is always a great topic of conversation. I really love the first look. The combinations are casual and fab, however I just can’t stop looking at those wedges! To die for!! Love!
Kristina
I think your outfit ideas are really cute, but I have to say that I think the flowy-ness of the dress would make it hard to layer over. It would be much easier to layer over a simple dress without much bulk such as a belt and bell sleeve.
Avril Gilligan
Really like the additions in the 3rd outfit, not sure about the pink blazer but love the shoes and ring. Would be perfect for a college night out!
Avril Gilligan
Like the arrangements in the 3rd outfit! Not sure about the jacket but love the heels. Would be perfect for a college night out!
MaryJane
I like the idea of wearing cute dresses in winter, but this one shoulder dress doesn’t really work. I’d like to try the style but the winter I’m in wont allow for it :(
Chloe
The ideas are cute however, I do not find the dress very cute at all…
Haley Fox
I don’t see the point of wearing a one-sleeve dress if you’re putting things over it.
Samantha
I wear dresses in the wintertime, but I don’t like the print on this dress at all.
sasha
the dress style/material/pattern is really tacky, as with much stuff from wet seal. however im really digging the outfits the dress is styled with. They would look great with a party dress for holiday parties.