Is your closet full of clothing items you may have worn once or twice for that one random event? Yes?
So is mine!
Instead of us gals trying to put together a different look for every occasion in our lives, I figured it would simplify our lives to have one item in our wardrobe to style several ways.
Here, I'll be sharing the bodycon dress of dresses to fit several occasions.
What is a Bodycon Dress?
I have asked myself this question one too many times back in my early days of trying to decipher the difference between bodycon dresses and bandage style. The main difference lies in the fabric, where bandage style is usually a tight dress in a heavy fabric that smoothes over the body and contours areas women usually want to show off (i.e. waist and bum).
A bodycon dress is far more versatile, as the fabric is usually more comfortable for all day wear and is usually in an affordable price range in comparison to a bandage dress. Because the dress is more comfortable, it's something I know with certainty I will wear over and over!
7 Ways to Style a Bodycon Dress
Wearing a bodycon mini dress opens up so many style opportunities. You can play around with colors when pairing with accessories and dress it up or down easily. It's also a great body-hugging look that is flattering for all sizes, depending on how you style it. These are my favorite ways to wear it...
1. With Matching Accessories
The color of this midi dress is just stunning! My first and favorite of all the ways I have styled this dress lies here. The look is clean and easy to pull off with accessories that are all one color, like my black bag and sunnies. In this case, I chose black, but could have easily added other colors depending on the season - pink will find it's way into this look at some point for me! I added my go-to medium wash denim jacket, but almost opted for a black leather jacket that would have made this look a little more edgy.
2. With a Sweater
I call this party on top, business on the bottom. The fit of this dress is figure flattering and meant to show your curves and give the body shape, and for some reason I felt extra shapely with my sweater tied up above the waist! It's no wonder a sweater over a dress is one of the latest trends.
3. With a Long Cardigan
I believe it's safe to say women's closet's have one too many cardigans that we have not put to good use. Adding a cardigan I already owned to this dress has a put-together feel when cinched with a belt at the waist. A simple belt like the one shown will do, but a belt with extra details in the buckle can give this a little more oomph!
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4. With a Blazer
An easy way to elevate the look is with a blazer and pair of heels, though I could also have opted for some booties for a casual blazer style. I reached for the color black for a polished and fashion forward feel. The sharp and crisp design in my black blazer is softened by the satin feel of the dress. Talk about balance!
5. With a Tie Waist
This look is inspired by running errands but still wanting to look like a total babe while doing it. If I haven't yet convinced you that bodycon dresses are worthy of your wishlist, I must be doing something wrong! The jacket I chose to tie around my waist had pretty details on the sleeves in a contrasting color, giving me one of those looks that is easier to pull off than may seem. Opt for a fun jacket in your closet to tie around you. Give the jacket sleeves an extra tug to secure areas around the waist to flatter you in all the right places.
6. All Dressed Up
The length of this dress is perfect for a nice dinner date. The v-neck detail and a shoulder on display make for the start to a wonderful evening! This bodycon midi dress is truly a beauty all on its own! Pair this dress with your favorite heels and jewelry items that make you feel all dressed up. For me, that included a small understated bag and a nude strappy sandal.
7. With a Button Up
A button up shirt with outerwear footwear dresses down this bodycon for a cool girl casual look! The color of my shirt is still suitable as we finish off the transition from winter to spring, but I would absolutely find myself a white color button up for the summer to style the same way. Maybe even add more color as summer goes on, like pink! Either way, a little bow tie in the front of this dress is another added detail I can't pass up.
I hope you have found this style guide useful! Bodycon dresses are carried by several brands these days, but I personally enjoy the fit that Sozy provides. The brand is size inclusive and offers several styles of bodycon dresses at various price points. I keep my eyes peeled for a good sale price, and am always ready to add a maxi dress, wrap dress, or long sleeve styles to my closet if that means more versatility in my closet. Let me know if you try one of these styles in a comment below!
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