Chic for Cheap: Art Show Outfit

Hello lovelies.  Today's Chic for Cheap outfit was requested by reader/artist Twozdai (pronounced Tuesday) who will soon be showing her recent collection at an art opening.  Here's how she describes her challenge:  "I'm always at a loss as to what to wear to my own art openings. I have an upcoming show for this series of work. It will be shown at a wine bar, and the opening is part of the neighborhood art walk. Any advise you have would be greatly appreciated!"

I thought it would be fun to take inspiration from Twozdai's own art for this look.  I honestly couldn't decide between the two dresses, so I included them both.  Flats or some cute wedges seem like a must for any event where you'll be spending hours walking around (unless you're some sort of heel-wearing goddess, in which case I'm jealous) and I like the idea of a feminine jean jacket and funky chain necklace to keep things artsy and not too precious. I hope you have a wonderful art opening Twozdai!  xo Ez

• Knotted Multi-chain Necklace - Forever 21
• Zip Me Up Dress - Ruche
• C'est la Bonne Vie Dress - Ruche
• Denim Jacket - American Eagle Outfitters
• Dakine Kiki Wallet - Zappos
• Steve Madden Kobbe Flats - Zappos

Outfit Total with Dress I: $205.24  |  Outfit Total with Dress II: $184.24

Comments

[Lauren G]

Love it as always :) I'm definitely going to use this for my senior art show next year!

[dianereeves]

I love your Chic for Cheap posts. The zip me up dress combo is my fav.

[Shanon]

I want those shoes!

[Sarah W]

I love your chic for cheap! sometimes I'm at a loss for what to buy! i love that gray dress! you can jazz it up or down! i love items like that!

[Nikki]

I love the zip me up dress! so cute!

[Jillian]

I really love this combination (particularly the gray dress). I have owned the same jean jacket (purchased at Zara in Seville 10 years ago!) and I love how it can transform an outfit. Those are great flats, and I have been looking for a pair just like that.

[ThiliBlooms]

It looks beautiful and comfortable :) I`d pick the pale pink dress!

[The Design Dish]

this is great! very chic! Love the way you do it
The Design DIsh

[Traveling Mama]

These are adorable! I'm sure she would be great in either one!! Good luck!

[Kathrin]

Similiar dresses can alos be found at H&M for about $15-$20 :)

[Ez]

Thanks for your comments everyone! ox

[ashleylynnfry]

Love those dresses & those flats! Super fab! thanks for sharing! xoxo

[Tiffany]

Gorgeous flats, lovely outfit.

[Michelle]

I absolutely love the knotted necklace! I think it really adds the sophistication to the outfit without looking "old". I must have one of these necklaces! Thanks so much for sharing!! I love it! ~Michelle

[moriah]

I must find those dresses! PERFECT for someone (like me) who has just had a baby, and still needs to lose some deflated tummy wrinkles before she can wear fitted clothing again. Thanks for the post! :)

[Katie]

oo, I love the gray dress!
Perhaps it will become my self-congratulatory splurge on my first non-uniformed job :)