Because of all of this craziness I was inspired to talk about getting dressed in the morning Since I've been blogging and folks know I have a fashion blog, I feel a little more pressure to pull off great daily outfits. That being said, there are days when I'm just not feeling creative or fashionista like. I've gone to bed without a thought of my outfit for the next day. I get up late or I'm in a hurry. To avoid the boring old office uniform of a black skirt and white blouse, I've devised a couple of quick dressing strategies.
Pick a Simple Base
I have a couple of dresses that are like a blank canvas. They are solid colors, gray, blue, raspberry, etc. A great fitting dress can take you from day to night and you only have to grab that single item to get started. If you aren't feeling the dress, use a monochromatic, pants and top base. The top and pants don't have to match exactly but the same color range helps. And bonus, a monochromatic look is slimming on all figures.
Spice It Up With Accessories
Adding accessories doesn't just mean jewelry. With a basic dress, you can add an interesting or contrasting belt, standout shoes and a colorful bag. You can also never go wrong with a statement necklace and an arm party of bracelets.
Choose a Great Topper
If it's still cool outside, you can pick a jacket or coat that will get you noticed. I'm a big fan of print coats in bright colors. If your dress is a neutral, you could choose a bright colored trench.
Using these three simple ideas, it makes getting dressed a bit easier. When I'm in a rush or feeling uninspired, it keeps me from losing my mind.
Do you have quick dressing strategies of your own? I'd love to know what they are, please share.