More "Dressing Up" A Simple Dress

I had a few more variations of this floating around my computer, so for those of us who continue to party through the 12 days of Christmas, here are a few more suggestions!

This first look is low-key dressy, with a hint of sparkly cardigan, some serious silver earrings, a wee silver bag and a hint of silver trimming the shoes.  All the accessories come from the same general family without being too matchy matchy.

The 2nd ensemble features a wonderful ornamented cardigan, so I kept the earrings small, the cross-body bag a bit lacy, and the slingbacks (low-heeled, thank you!) have that touch of white that echoes the pearls. 

Silver earrings – Oscar Figueroa, dress – Acne, sequined cardigan – Armani Collezioni, silver cross-body bag – Elizabeth and James,suede and leather pumps – Pierre Hardy, white beaded cardigan – Moschino Cheap and Chic,  pearl flower earrings - Bhavesh, embossed clutch bag – MeDusa, slingbacks – Miu Miu

Sequins always make a major statement, so I didn't incorporate any more sparkle.  The earrings move and dance, the bag has hints of silver hidden behind the weave, and the woven shoes (low-heeled again) echo the weave idea.  

The last ensemble is a DEFINITE statement of evening!  Feathers make anything black-tie worthy.  The earrings sway and sparkle, the wee clutch bag is affordably gorgeous, and silver cap toes on your sensible pumps elevate the usual classic.

Labradoriteearrings – Julie Tuton Jewelry, silver beaded cardigan – Religion, woven clutch – Poupee Couture,  woven sling-backs – Dolce and Gabbana, feather cuffed cardigan – Louis Feraud, chandelier earrings – Alexis Bittar, silver minaudier – Glint, silver trimmed pumps – Miu Miu