Let’s face it: Cocktail dresses ain’t cheap. And even though you could wear that one you already have in your closet, a special occasion usually means seeing a bunch of people who you want to wow with your amazing style. Hence, the inevitability of splurging on a fabulous dress you can’t afford rather than buying those closet staples you really need and will wear a million times. And given all the occasions for toasting during the holidays, it’s pretty much inevitable you’ll add at least one party dress to your I-really-shouldn’t-have-but-I-did collection, the best way to get rid of any post-party guilt (besides savoring all the likes your fabulous dress scored), is to find an occasion to re-wear it. And since that’s not going to be at your next special occasion for all the reasons outlined above, why save it at all? Instead of allowing it to languish in your closet taunting you for spending a fortune on something you only wore once, why not break it out for a somewhat less special and far more mundane occasion called work and wear it on the reg? The upside is you’ll be getting your money’s worth (if you use fashion math), and no matter what work throws your way, it’s hard not to be in a good mood when you’re rocking a fabulous dress. Here are some tips for how to wear a cocktail dress during the daytime.
Layer a sweater or jacket on top.
Wear a turtleneck, t-shirt or bodysuit or even button-up shirt underneath.
Layer a pair of skinny pants or jeans underneath.
Pair it with an oversized cardigan.
Wear an oversized sweater over.
Dress it down with more casual pieces like knit cardigans.
Skip the fancy jewels and heels.
Wear more casual daytime footwear, whether sneakers, boots, loafers or ballet flats.
And those are my top tips for how to wear a cocktail dress during the daytime.
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