I love a good versatile dress, and this one is going to be your go-to this Fall and Winter! From everyday casual looks to dressed up nights out, it’s an all-around winner! So today I’m bringing you two ways to wear a ruched dress, but trust me: you’ll wear it way more than two times!!
If you follow a lot of other bloggers, then I’m sure you’ve seen this dress more than a couple times and have heard how awesome it is. I was a little resistant to order it because I’m still carrying about ten pounds of baby weight from my last pregnancy that I keep intending on losing. ? And the thought of wearing anything bodycon is not really at the top of my list, ya know? But a couple weeks ago Aaron and I were planning our staycation and knew we’d be going out for a date night– our first date night in a really long time. And I wanted a cute, affordable dress. So this little ruched number made its way to my doorstep. I didn’t even try it on for a week or two because I just knew it wasn’t to be for me.
But of course the moment I did actually try it out my mind was changed. The ruching is so flattering and made me feel curvy in the best way. It also just draped right over my tummy, which I love. And as flattering as it is, it is also comfy! It’s one of the comfiest tshirt dresses ever. Y’all are seriously going to love it for daytime and night out looks!
For everyday I’m loving it paired with a long cardi and booties. I think it’d also look so cute with knee high or over the knee boots too!
For date night, I made my look a little edgier. I threw on my fav moto jacket, some black booties, and a three-stone ring.
Casual Outfit: Dress | Cardigan (more long cardi options)| Booties (more bootie options)| Necklace | Tote c/o | Lipstick
Date Night Outfit: Dress | Jacket c/o (more moto jacket options here!) | Similar Booties (more bootie options here!) | Necklace | Earrings | Ring | Backpack c/o (more backpack options)
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It’s a great dress !I have seen it around a lot but I think it’s because it’s such a cute style and as you’ve shown here it’s so easy to wear many ways! I really like it with the leather jacket and ankle boots 🙂
Thank you for the link up!
I hope that you have had a lovely weekend! Warmer here today, which is nice after a cold week last week, but the rain is back which isn’t so good!
Away From The Blue Blog
Thank you, Mica. It’s definitely versatile!
loving how you styled them both ways!!
kisses from the sandpit ❤︎
http://www.mahryska.com
Thanks so much, Mahryska!
Lovely dress Lauren, so versatile 🙂 Thanks for hosting.
Thanks Claire!
Love how you styled each of these looks! I’m especially loving that mustard sweater! So cute!
Thanks so much, Amy! That cardi is one of my favs for Fall!
I have this dress in black. It’s so comfortable, but I feel like I have to wear something on top of it all the time, it’s so bootylicious haha! I love the booties with it, will have to try that! Also, I totally bought one of your neautral lipgloss recommendations this weekend and love it. It’s a color I would have passed just by looking at the tube too. So thank you!!
Brooke
pumps and push-ups
Haha, yes! I feel like I have to wear something with it! And yay for the lipstick! I’m so glad that you love it!!
Lauren, I feel you on the fear about a bodycon dress of any sort, but this looks absolutely fabulous on you! You definitely need to try these things on before making a decision because we are often surprised! I love both ways you have styled this lovely dress! I hope you had a marvelous date night.
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
So true! I definitely am guilty of not trying certain things because I don’t think they’ll be “me”. This was such a pleasant surprise!
So darling! One of my favorite dresses on you!!
Thank you so much, Andrea.
This dress is FABULOUS on you! I love the date night look – gorgeous!
xo,
Kellyann
Thank you, Kellyann!!
I have this dress and I LOVE both ways you styled it! That mustard cardi is so cute!!
Rosy Outlook
Thanks, Kelly! I feel like everyone should own it!
I have been seeing this dress everywhere and did not think it was for me too because I can’t wear clingy clothes. The ruching style does make sense though! Love both ways you styled it.
Yes, the ruching is so flattering. Thank you!
I love the bronze cardigan over the dress!
http://www.ladydianaspearls.com
Thank you!
Girl—you look fabulous, whether that weight comes off or not!!!
But I totally know what you mean about the bodycon dresses….I finally purchased one, and I was SO surprised at how great it is!!
I bet more people would love it if they just tried it!!
XOXO
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Thank you so much, Jodie. You are so sweet.
I have this same dress. It is so great!
Amy Ann
Straight A Style
It really is!
I love this! It’s so pretty! I love that you took the same piece and styled it in two different ways – so versatile!
x
Shloka
http://www.thesilksneaker.com
I totally get what you mean I’m that way too but I’m glad it ended up working out! You look great!
xo Jules
Both ways look smashing on you, and don’t they look so different just by adding different colours, Very nice Hun. Jacqui
http://www.mummabstylish.com
Ok I need this dress now, it looks so cute on you! Love it with the pumpkin sweater!
Xoxo,
Whitney & Blaire
Peaches In A Pod
That’s definitely a great dress! I like it both ways but I really love it with the cardigan! So cozy!!
http://www.closet-fashionista.com/
this dress is so versatile i think i’m gonna get one! love how you combine it with 2 different jackets. it makes so much difference! have a great week x
Just bought this dress in black after seeing soooooo many great reviews of it – and now I’m even more excited, with ideas of how to dress it up and down. Love the moto jacket look especially. (Also I might need the dress in gray too, you’re making me think….)
I love how you styled both looks! I have a ruched dress that I’ve been wanting to wear in a more casual setting but wasn’t sure how. This post was definitely helpful and gave me some ideas!
Turquoise and Chaos
That’s a great dress! I love it styled both ways! You look absolutely fabulous!
Thanks for the link up & have a great week!
I really love how you mixed this up! It’s a very nice dress, and I wouldn’t mind it even with my belly rolls. I also love that bad ass leather black jacket. It is just so cool and sexy.
I love the way you styled both, black and grey is my favorite combination.
xoxo Falasha
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