Today I'm sharing an idea for taking a dress from day to night. I love the idea of putting a silk button front shirt under a dress for day. Try it with your own dresses - it will work in many cases, but a thick, textured dress paired with a thin, 100% silk top is one of the easiest ways to conceal the shirt buttons under the dress. For the night look, I removed the shirt and added ribbed gray tights and a sequin jacket. These outfits are a result of my third Instagram challenge with Francesca's - to see the other 3 challenges, follow along on Instagram. Do you ever wear collared shirts under a dress? How do you make an outfit more festive for after hours?  

Dress: Francesca's c/o, $54
Shirt: VS c/o MJR Sales, old (similar, similar, similar)
Shoes: Banana Republic, $75 (similar)
Purse: Calvin Klein/Saks Off Fifth, $130 (similar)
Approx. dates: Shoes are 5 years old, top is 2 years old, purse is this summer, dress is new.

Jacket: Express c/o MJR Sales, old (similar, simliar, similar)
Dress: Francesca's c/o, $54
Clutch: Urban Outfitters, $30 (similar)
Shoes: Vanity c/o, old (similar, similar)
Approx. dates: Clutch is 4 years old, shoes are 3 years old, jacket is 2 years old, dress is new.

Coat  /  Coat  /  Coat  /  Skirt
Dress  /  Top  /  Skirt  /  Blazer
Shoes  /  Bag  /  Bag  /  Shoes
 

I was randomly browsing Zara last night and found so many cute things - here are a few of my favorites! I've been shopping Zara less often since one of the Orlando locations closed, but it's free shipping and they have a great selection online. Which piece is your favorite?