Chic for Cheap: Multi-use Baby Shower Looks
Hello lovelies! Today's Chic for Cheap challenge comes at the request of readers Emily who is in need of some multi-use outfit ideas for several baby showers she will be attending this coming Spring and Summer. Here's how she describes this challenge: "I need your help for an outfit for a friend's baby shower. I have lots of friends who are expecting so I have lots of showers to attend this spring/summer. Could you give me an outfit idea that could be easily changed to wear to multiple events. All the showers will be with the same group of gals so I don't want to wear the exact same thing but I also have a strict budget in mind. Thank you for whatever help you can give me!"
I decided to pick this comfortable yet sculptural Layered Sleeve T-shirt Dress by Victoria n' Bird as the main piece to carry both of these looks. The dress is such an excellent piece because it can so easily be dressed up or down depending on where you are wearing it. All you need is a few different accessories or pieces from your own wardrobe to finish each look off. Of course these outfits are not just "baby shower" appropriate because you could just as easily wear them for a day of shopping with your girlfriends or for a date night (throw on some hot heels and sparkly accessories to make the dress really pop).
I hope you have a great time at your friends showers Emily! xo Ez
Look I:
- Rock the Croc Bag - ModCloth
- Suede Fringe T-strap Sandals - Gap
- Beaded Woold Felt Brooches - Little Pink House
Look II:
- Cord and Chain Necklace - Gap
- Skinny Jeans - American Eagle
- New York Minute Watch - ModCloth
- Leather Ballet Flats - Gap
- Twist-back Cardigan Vest - Old Navy
- Fab Metallic Wallet - Forever 21
Don't forget to check out the Chic for Cheap flickr group for some great reader looks...you can join and add in your own outfits too. My friend Melissa's look can be found on her blog Melissa Loves.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010 
Reader Comments (14)
Love the second look!!! So cute & stylish!
Brilliant! From dressy to casual in an instant - and I adore those little floral brooches.
So so cute! I love the little brooches on the dress! I want to go buy that dress right now!! I have a few baby showers to attend too this year so this helps a lot!! And I think since the dress is such a neutral color, it works for a baby boy or girl shower as well!
Great outfits! I love that watch and have been looking for a stylish one for a while now. Should have known Mod Cloth would have something fabulous!
I love Look #2. I feel so vindicated bc I JUST bought the shoes, jeans and necklace. So glad you think they're cool, too!
I LOVE this outfit! LOVE the top with that pin, love the sandals and the flats, the necklace, the vest, clutch and bag! All of it! Whew...
xo
Melis
I love the neutral pallet you have here. The outfits are sophisticated and very chic. Love the layered sleeves.
Rachael
itssimplelove.blogspot.com
I absolutely love love love both outfits. that dress is fantastic - oh how I love grey! the chic for cheap is one of my favorites of you series!
I bought all your recommended outfits from last time...they aren't here yet...but I cant wait!
I have to tell you ...I love you...thanks for helping us who are stylless!
Eep thanks so much for including my dress in this post!
Great styling, those sandals would match it perfectly.
Wow someone just purchased the dress, (so thank you again!) will have to make some more!
Amy:)
victorianbird.blogspot.com
Wonderful outfits. really great. My favs are the brooches and the cardigan west.
I just love this section of your blog. How helpful and beautiful!
What a fun post!
love these posts! so helpful and practical!!!