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How To: Wear a Dress Over Pants

How to wear a dress pants: the leather edition

Leather on (p)Leather

You know that feeling when you see those chic runway gals flawlessly rocking a new trend and then you try it at home and look like a total buffoon? Me too. And that’s exactly how I feel about the dress-over-pants look. If you’re not 6′ tall and 80% legs, this trend isn’t easy to pull off. But I think I’ve discovered some useful guidelines to make you feel slightly less ridiculous.

  1. Keep your color palette simple: black on black, white on white, or neutrals. This helps make your ‘fit seem thought-out and cohesive.
  2. Stick to similar fabrics or similar weights of fabrics. I’m wearing leather on (p)leather here, but flowy silk trousers under a light silk dress would also work. Stay away from top heavy combinations specifically. For example, don’t pair a structured denim dress with loose linen pants.
  3. Don’t let your silhouette disappear! Since pants are bulkier than your bare legs, it’s easy to drown yourself in the dress/pants combo. If your dress isn’t fitted, use a belt to help define your curves.

What do you gals think? Are any of you more inclined to try the dress over pants look?

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Leather Dress: vintage, similar  |  Pleather Pants: H&M, similar  |  Boots: Topshop  |  Bag: Asos  |  Jacket: H&M, similar  |  Necklace: Jenna Michelle Jewelry + random silver chain  |  Sunnies: Asos

Lips: Ulta, Mulberry

4 Comments

  • Suzanne
    October 25, 2016 at 7:32 pm

    I’m in love with the boots! I also love the idea of edgy dressing while STAYING WARM! Super cute!

    Reply
    • clothesandpizza
      November 6, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      Yeah girl! These boots are going to be on repeat for awhile :o)

      Reply
  • Oleg
    October 28, 2016 at 12:16 am

    Scanaran!

    Reply
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