Chic for Cheap: Three Looks - One Dress
Reader Katie wrote in with a super-challenge for this week's Chic for Cheap look. Here's her dilema:
"I was wondering if you could help me out. I am traveling to the Midwest next month to visit family and friends. While there I will be attending my sister's baby shower, my other sister's high school graduation party and my ten year reunion, all back to back in the same day. I have no idea what to wear. It needs to be something that can transition to each party with as little alteration as possible. I love vintage styles and just about anything from Anthropologie (just not their price tags). Oh, and I can't wear heals all day. I love heals but I can only wear then for a few hours."
Phew...sounds like a busy day! I decided to use a fabulous dress with a fun vintage-feel for the key piece. By simply changing the shoes and outerwear you can create three different looks that will carry you through each event with minimal hassle. Of course any of these piece can be supplemented with items that are already hanging in your own closet. Add or subtract pieces as you need or want. The main idea is to start with a strong base and build around it with accessory options. I hope this gives you a few ideas Katie! Have a great trip! xo Ez
The Plan:
- Ribbon Dancer Dress - ModCloth
- Black Bag - Target
- Possible hair styles: relaxed ponytail or side pony.
Baby Shower - Dress with pointelle cardigan and black sandals.
Sister's Graduation Party - Dress with denim jacket and classic ballet flats.
High School Reunion - Dress with vintage-inspired embroidered cardigan, cocktail ring and some smokin' hot heels.
- Embroidered Cardigan - American Eagle
- Foiled Again Heels - ModCloth
- Mademoiselle Jewel Ring - Forever 21
Want to see more Chic for Cheap looks? Check out previous posts right here.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 
Reader Comments (24)
Nice. Love the combinations :)
Great outfits!!!!
Great combinations! Lovely post, as always.
Love all the combos and how you tied them into 3 different events! great post!
I am SO impressed with this outfit and the challenges the day of 3 events has to offer. You go girl!
That's too clever! I love how you coordinated all these items together and then linked to where I could buy them :)
~ Kristen
Wow...this is really impressive! Well done, Ez!
You've done it again, Ez! These are all super options.
I love every single look. Amazing!
Love this! Great options, who knew there were so many ways to wear that dress!
I LOVE the chic for cheap feature! Keep 'em coming, Ez!
This is genius! Love every single piece =)
Love those heels! Great outfits hun! :)
xo
Melis
I love the outfits!
Sei bravissima!
Good job!
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Gitte from France
I love the clothes, some fresh air and sweet colors ! Love those heels! Great outfits
Oh! I love these outfits, and all of your Chic for Cheap! For being cheap, it seems like they are going to encourage me to spend lots of money...hmmm :)
O! I love that ring! I've got my 10 year coming up as well (little scary!)...this gives me some good inspiration!
These options are fabulous! I'd wear them all!
Absolutely lovely.
Wow - good job with this post! I would totally wear each of those outfits to those events. So nice!
Smart! Love it.
You guys are awesome! Thanks for all your great comments! I'm so glad you liked the looks I came up with this week. : )
xo Ez