Monday, December 22, 2014

Getting Another Wear Out of Your Party Dress







Dress: Fab'rik
Jacket: Gap, similar
Turtleneck: J. Crew
Tights: Hue
Boots: Rag & Bone
Necklace: Bauble Bar (on sale!)
Bracelets: Bauble Bar (here, here, here)

I hope you had a great weekend!  I'm so excited, but also can't quite believe that it is Christmas week.  I still have a few things to pick up before the big day, but I'm definitely looking forward to a little rest, relaxation and family time.  

I'm all about remixing pieces in my closet and keeping everything to a reasonable cost per wear (the original cost of the item divided by the number of times you wear an item).  On Friday, I shared some of my picks for NYE outfits.  I'm always looking for ways to get more wears out everything in my closet, including my party dresses.  I last wore this dress here with my tuxedo blazer and decided to dress it down for a dinner with the family by layering it over a turtleneck and adding my trusty denim jacket which makes any outfit slightly more casual but still pulled together.

I know most of us (except the #procrastinators (i.e. me)) have finished their Christmas shopping, but I wanted to share one last sale.  We all know how much I love Bauble Bar and I'm very excited they started their sale before Christmas.  I've got my eye on these earrings, this necklace, and this cute pouch to store everything.  Shop the sale here.

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36 comments:

  1. Rachelle (http://pinksole.com/)December 22, 2014 at 4:42 AM

    great way to re-wear your party dress, you look gorgeous.

    xo
    PinkSole

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  2. UnknownDecember 22, 2014 at 5:47 AM

    One of my favorite ways of dressing is combining dressier items with more casual ones. I love what you did here. The dress took on a totally new look with the light wash denim jacket and booties! Great look, Nicole!

    www.girlinahotcity.com

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  3. Whitney and BlaireDecember 22, 2014 at 6:15 AM

    This is such a great look, and a great way to get more wear out of a fabulous dress. Have a very Merry Christmas Nicole!
    xo, Whitney and Blaire
    Peaches In A Pod

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  4. Jane SDecember 22, 2014 at 6:46 AM

    What a lovely outfit! Your bag is also to die for!


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  5. RachDecember 22, 2014 at 6:54 AM

    Love the dress! I love the addition of the denim jacket! It can be a day time dressy look and becomes a night look without the jacket!

    www.rdsobsessions.com

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  6. UnknownDecember 22, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    ME TOO -- I have one more gift to get and it's haunting me! Do you have any tips on reworking a sequin dress? I'm blanking out, but I love how you reworked yours!

    Audrey
    www.lululinden.com

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  7. Shannon RiceDecember 22, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Love how you styled this for a more casual vibe! Nothing is better then getting multiple uses out of something like a party dress!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

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  8. hellokatiegirlDecember 22, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    What a pretty dress! I am always a big fan of getting a little extended wear out of a dress. Love how you styled it!

    -Katie
    http://hellokatiegirl.blogspot.com/

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  9. Jessica JannengaDecember 22, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Love the gold and black dress, I had one on the other day, a jacqurd. Pretty on you
    from the link up,
    please stop by, jess
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  10. MartaDecember 22, 2014 at 12:12 PM

    Smart idea and what a great versatile dress! You look fab, hope you have a very Merry Christmas!!
    Marta
    www.sweatersstripesandsweets.com

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  11. LyddieGalDecember 22, 2014 at 6:56 PM

    Geometric and metallic - a party dress after my own heart. Love your casual styling!
    Chic on the Cheap

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  12. UnknownDecember 22, 2014 at 8:10 PM

    You look so great! I love the addition of the jean jacket!

    Giving away up to $50 dollars of monogrammed jewelry on the blog today! Don't forget to enter!

    Michaela || The Monogrammed Midwesterner

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  13. UnknownDecember 23, 2014 at 4:20 AM

    What a smart idea! I love to remix my closet and get the most out of my garments. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!
    Red Reticule

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  14. We Shop in HeelsDecember 23, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Such a great dress! I feel you on the remix and taking advantage of what we already have :) You look great! Happy Christmas!
    ~Tatiana
    http://www.weshopinheels.com

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  15. AnonymousDecember 23, 2014 at 7:33 AM

    I love a way to re-style an outfit. And I am loving how you styled this. Very nice and great post. Happy Holidays

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  16. awhiteDecember 23, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    Love taking dressier pieces and making them a bit more casual. You look awesome here, doll!

    Merry Christmas!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  17. Juliet PolilovaDecember 23, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    Wow so in love with your bag and dress!
    Very nice blog by the way :)

    Kisses from Russia,
    Juliet
    RUSSIAN DOLL

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  18. UnknownDecember 23, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    I love this idea! I don't know why I've never tried dressing down my holiday party dresses. You look gorgeous

    Lauren | Disco Daydream

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  19. UnknownDecember 23, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    I love the dress and how you styled it for day! Such a great look!

    Heidi D.
    www.wishesandreality.com

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  20. Carmen VarnerDecember 23, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    This is so good. You toned down the party dress into an every day look. Awesome job. I like the denim jacket.

    :] // ▲ itsCarmen.com ▲

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  21. Straight A StyleDecember 23, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    Love this wear! Your dress looks great with your Jean jacket! Have a great Christmas.

    Amy Ann
    The Real Arnolds

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  22. Nadja MaisnerDecember 23, 2014 at 12:54 PM

    Great outfit, love it :) I wish you merry christmas and happy holidays :)

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  23. Shannon JenkinsDecember 23, 2014 at 12:58 PM

    Adorable! I'm loving the pattern on the dress and the dropwaist! So cute with the Denim jacket!

    <3 Shannon
    Upbeat Soles

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  24. Gina DailyDecember 23, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    This dress looks great paired with the denim jacket! I never would have thought to casual-ize it that way but I love how it turned out. (And hey fellow Aquarian! I'm excited for next month, too!)
    Gina - On the Daily Express

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  25. Erica KatoDecember 23, 2014 at 5:33 PM

    Love that dress!

    The Fashion Forecast

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  26. ChristieDecember 23, 2014 at 7:56 PM

    super in love with that bag!

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  27. NikkiDecember 24, 2014 at 12:51 AM

    Love outfit!! I'm obsessed with your bag:) X

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  28. KreyolaDecember 24, 2014 at 5:02 AM

    A denim jacket is a must have because it can dress down any skirt out outfit :D. Nicely done Nicole!

    Happy Holidays to You and Your Family!

    Kreyola Jounerys | Instagram

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  29. Elle SeesDecember 29, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    love the pattern on this dress.

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  30. bashashhazbazDecember 29, 2014 at 3:05 PM

    you look fantastic in that wild but awesome dress!

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  31. SusanDecember 29, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    I loveeeee that dress!! I think you could definitely rewear it for many different things! I'm pinning this look! :) Thanks for joining J and me for the Celebrate Southern Linkup last week! I hope you join us again this week! Cheers! :)

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  32. UnknownDecember 30, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    I would have never thought to pair a party dress with a denim jacket but I'm loving the look. Thanks for the tip!

    xo, Maddy
    http://cassidylou.com

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  33. Kelsey BangJanuary 1, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    such a darling dress! I love the print!
    kelseybang.com

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  34. UnknownJanuary 1, 2015 at 7:22 PM

    You work this flawlessly, love the repurposing!

    xx Cara
    www.carascliche.com

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  35. UnknownJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    Great way to wear a jean jacket. Good stuff!

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  36. MissjflarJanuary 5, 2015 at 4:34 PM

    That skirt is adorable. You really paired unlikely items together in a fashionable way. I love how you accessorized this ensemble. Great outfit share girl!

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