Recently, I have been noticing, at least on my campus, that when some people (girls especially) go out on weekend nights, they are usually either in sweats or wearing their old homecoming dresses.
I kid you not.
It's not even that they are overdressed, because that's not a big deal.
It's the fact that they look like they just came from a high school dance.
And they're wearing flip-flops.
Homecoming dresses and summer dresses are two completely different things. As sad as it is, homecoming dresses really shouldn't be worn for anything else besides homecoming. Maybe a family event or photo, maybe your friends birthday dinner. But definitely not to a party, or even to a club.
Maybe a club, on very rare occasions. But seriously, there are better ways to dress-up for the weekend.
Also, living in 30 degree weather, you should be dressing warmer. Sometimes.
Beauty is pain occasionally, I'm sure we've all experienced that.
Tights are awesome. They have a million different colors and designs, and can add spice to any outfit. You can also wear them out with dresses. Not homecoming dresses, mind you, normal looking dresses. I would like to point out that if you know you're going to be outside, definitely layer them under your jeans. Or if they are thin tights, put a pair of leggings under them. No one will know the difference. Also, Target has fleece-lined tights. They are extremely warm and fuzzy, and I wear them under my jeans all the time.
Sweaters, sweater dresses, anything knit. Anything sweater related usually is made from heavier fabrics. So if you're planning on wearing a chunky sweater on top, put it with a pair of skinny pants and boots. Sweater dresses are adorable, and super warm. They also are more casual, and you can wear your fleece tights and a leather jacket and be warm and cute, and casual. Be careful when wearing knit though. make sure you only have one piece of knit on, and you pair it with something slim, or else you will end up looking more like a marshmallow than you wanted to.
You can also pair tights with denim shorts. But not very often, and only with solid and similar colors. This is very risky, so definitely be careful when trying something like this.
Don't wear any type of dress that is solid colored on top, and silky on the bottom. This screams homecoming 2005.
Buy fitted tube top dresses and pencil skirts. I have a black tube dress from Forever 21, and I layer it with shirts, and turn them into dresses. I also have a skinny gray skirt that I put under numerous long tops, and this also can turn them into dresses. No one ever knows the difference. This is particularly helpful when you have those shirts that are too short to be dresses, yet too long and look weird with jeans.
If you're going to wear heels, wear wedges. They just are way less formal, and also more comfy. You also, normally, don't have that clicking noise when you walk that is associated with heels. Also try to keep your shoes closed toe or peep toe for winter. I know I have said this before, but I can't stress how ridiculous you will look walking around in strappy heels with snow on the ground.
Layer, layer, layer. Many stores don't offer a lot of heavy clothes. Instead they leave it up to you to put together an outfit that you won't catch hypothermia in. Wear a zip-up hoodie under your leather jacket. A long-sleeve leotard under sweaters and sweatshirts. Leggings or tights under your jeans. Leggings under your tights. Over-the-knee socks over your tights.
Speaking of over-the-knee socks. Don't wear ankle or calf socks with your boots so just a little peeks out at the top, and don't wear socks over your jeans with your boots. It's tacky, and not a style. If you're going to wear socks under your boots so people can see them, make sure they go over your knee and then kind of slouch them down. Not over your jeans. That's it.
Now, as much as I want to criticize this outfit, I will say that it is cute, easy, somewhat stylish, and acceptable. Skinny jeans, boots, solid colored shirt, and pea-coat. It's super boring, and plain, and mindless, but you can't go wrong with it because it is so simple. Just know that you will probably look like every other person at the party.
When in doubt, dress simply. Your outfit doesn't have to have a crazy pattern on it, and it doesn't need to be every color. Grey, black, white, tan, these are all simple colors you can layer with each other and end up with a cute simple outfit. It's not about how your outfit stands out and tries to grab attention. It's about how your outfit makes you look, and subtly catching the attention of those around you without overpowering your personality.
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