Good morning, everyone! This has been such an exciting week with my ten-item wardrobe posts going up. Thank you for all of your comments and encouraging input. Today, I have a very fun and different bonus blog for you. I've partnered with
Halsbrook.com, a sophisticated online shopping site, to show you different ways you can style a neutral dress.
I've had many requests over the years to show how I would style the same dress in different ways. This is a crucial skill to learn if you are going to take on the ten-item wardrobe. Knowing how to style your clothes creates different looks and gets rid of the need to have so many outfits in the first place.
Before I show you the styles I have collaged for you, I want to introduce you to
Halsbrook. When doing research on them, I was immediately impressed. What sets Halsbrook apart is their thoughtfully selected designs. I honestly love the "eye" of their buyers. Their collection truly does have a sophisticated ease. Their curated collection lines up with the classy, lady-like style that defines
The Daily Connoisseur.
More on Halsbrook and their story in a minute, but first let's look at the 7 different looks I have collaged. This will hopefully give you ideas on how you can style your own neutral dresses at home. All of these collages feature the
Les Copains beige ponte jersey knit dress, but they would work with any neutral look. After the collages, I feature other neutral dresses that Halsbrook carry.
Beachside Dinner This is an elegant, yet casual look for a supper by the sea. The turquoise in the necklace offsets the neutrality of the other pieces, making a subtle statement. Featured in this look is the
Les Copains Beige Ponte Jersey Knit Dress,
Meg Carter Designs Westminster triple strand necklace and the
Kayu New Jen Natural Straw Clutch. I've paired it with this
Women's Bp. 'Luminate' Open Toe Dress Sandal
.
Animal print Animal prints pair really well with neutrals. Some people think animal prints are neutrals unto themselves as they go with so many different looks. I love the look of leopard with a pop of red! This is a fun, sophisticated look. Featured here is the
Les Copains Beige Ponte Jersey Knit Dress,
W Kleinberg Leopard Belt and the
Meli Melo Tan Halo Bag. I've paired it with the
Women's Bp. Lula Block Heel Slingback Sandal Red
.
Polished Professional Ladylike and sophisticated, with Chanel-inspired tweed and pearls, this demure look is elegant for the office. Featured in this look is the
Les Copains Beige Ponte Jersey Knit Dress,
Belford sky blue tweed cardigan,
Diana Broussard Margarite Pearl Necklace. I've paired it with the
Women's Naturalizer Whitney Pump in blue
.
Artsy and Bright When wearing neutrals, it's a great idea to pair a brightly colored scarf close to the face to prevent you from looking washed out. I love this colorful scarf and neutral tote. Featured in this look is the
Les Copains Beige Ponte Jersey Knit Dress,
Taisir Gibreel Moody Loch Blossom Silk Scarf and the
Alice D. Featherweight Tan Leather Perforated Tote. To add some more fun color, I've paired this look with the
Halogen Freda Slide Sandal in Red Suede.
Soft & Whimsical This would be a beautiful outfit to wear to a wedding or another elegant daytime affair. I love the whimsy of the "bug" wrap. The delicate earrings and blush shoes give the look a beautiful quality. Featured here is the
Les Copains Beige Ponte Jersey Knit Dress,
Janavi ivory embellished bug merino wool shawl,
Atelier Mon Cherry Quartz and Pave Drop Earrings. I've paired this with the
Women's Sam Edelman Susie D'Orsay Ankle Strap Sandal, Pink
.
Black & Neutral Black always pairs nicely with neutral colors and this is a sophisticated, yet edgy look, perfect for an evening at the theatre or a nice restaurant. Featured here is the
Les Copains Beige Ponte Jersey Knit Dress,
Ellsworth and Ivey Black Tweed Jacket,
Oscar de la Renta Polka Dot Bead Clip Earrings and
Serpui Nina Loom Black Box Clutch. I've paired this with the
Women's Louise Et Cie Karisa Ankle Cuff Sandal, Black
.
Beach Day And for our last look, a lovely ensemble for the beach or poolside. The sunhat, straw bag and espadrilles turn our neutral dress into a casual, yet polished outfit. Featured in this look is the
Les Copains Beige Ponte Jersey Knit Dress,
Hat Attack Fine Braided Continental Hat and the
Kayu Sail Tote. The espadrilles are the
Women's Soludos Lace-Up Espadrille Sandal, Beige
As you can see, the options of styling a neutral dress are limitless. This proves that a ten-item wardrobe is far from boring, with one simple dress, think of the possibilities.
I hope you enjoyed my 7 collages!
The collages showcased some beautiful accessories, but Halsbrook has a stunning collection of garments as well. Here are some more neutral dresses they carry, that would all work well in each of these style collages...
The Sonia Stone Viscose Crepe Dress
The Sail to Sable cream tweed dress
The Antonelli Nantes stone and taupe dress
Layfayette 148 Kosmo beige tweed dress
THE HALSBROOK STORYHalsey Schroeder has her mother to thank for many things, not the least of which is the inspiration for Halsbrook. Halsey grew up watching her mother carefully build her wardrobe - choosing beautiful pieces that would stand the test of time. Having acquired the same sense of style, Halsey soon discovered how underserved this market was. �Everything was too flashy and trendy.� And just like that, Halsbrook was born.
Our styling point of view is one of sophisticated sensibility with an emphasis on ease for the woman with a hundred to-dos to check off before her day is done. Every piece in our assortment is on-trend, not trendy, and has been carefully vetted for quality and fit. We style in head-to-toe looks, not just one-off pieces, and offer complete outfit ideas with a focus on versatility. We believe wardrobing should enhance our lives, not be hard work. So, the Halsbrook shopping experience is capped off with first-class service � as personal as shopping in a boutique store, with the ease of shopping online whether you�re at home or on the go.I hope you enjoyed this post and that you got some great inspiration from it when accessorizing your own wardrobe. Thank you to Halsbrook for partnering with me on this article. I'm truly grateful I found you!
Today I would love to know... what is your favorite look?
See you on Monday for a long-overdue Reader Questions Answered. Have a great weekend!
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