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Day dresses are such a great alternative to trousers. If you have ever been put off wearing a dress in the autumn or the winter because of the cold and wet weather, then consider this. When worn with a nice pair of opaque or even wooley trousers a day dress can be just as cosy as a pair of trousers. On a really wet day you can also wear high boots which will keep your feet super dry. You won’t have to suffer with those wet and soggy trousers hems all day.
Another great benefit of the day dress is that it is just so easy to wear. You can get up in the morning and just grab a dress from your wardrobe with no need to co ordinate tops and bottoms. Most day dresses for the autumn or winter will look great with a pair of black opaque tights and pair of medium heels, ballet pumps or boots, so you don’t have to put too much thought into your leg or footwear either.
Autumn and winter day dresses are likely to be really popular this year. Not only are they a really feminine choice but they are highly versatile. They can take you from work to lunch with friends to an evening out. It is really all about how you accessorise. You can add sparkly jewellery, killer heels and a clutch for the evening, more casual boots and a slouchy bag for lunch with friends and court shoes and a business like handbag for the office.
For the colder months day dresses in rich and bright colours mixed with black, grey, navy or brown work best. These colour combinations give a warm feeling for the winter and the darker colours make it easy to match them with dark winter coats and jackets or the seasons must have camel coat.
Patterned shift dresses, wrap dresses and shirt dresses all make great day dresses for the autumn and winter. They are classic styles which flatter most figures and will not go out of fashion too quickly. This autumn and winter mid calf length dresses are definitely the most on trend and this is also great news as generally for most people this is the most flattering length.
This Long Sleeved Twist Front Black And Magenta Dress is not only really comfortable, it is incredibly stylish. It is made from jersey which drapes perfectly for this style of dress and has a really eye catching pattern. The v neck, flared hem and twist detail under the bust is really flattering for most body shapes.
This Navy Rose Printed Shift Dress With Shoulder Detail is really on trend. It is also the perfect day dress to take you through to the evening. It looks amazing when teamed with either blue black tights and is so eye catching that it needs virtually no accessories.
If I have not managed to convince you of the benefits of wearing day dresses, why not browse the collection of day dresses for autumn and winter on Roman Originals?
The little black dress has always been a popular wardrobe choice due to both its versatility and simplicity. This summer the black dress has a rival which is really on trend and just as versatile and wearable as its darker counterpart. White dresses have a certain innocence about them and are a refreshing change to the summer’s must have bright colours, patterns and prints. The colour white is one of the key shades this summer and is perfectly in keeping with the huge minimalist trend that we are seeing everywhere.
If you are worried that white looks a little bit boring then you shouldn’t be. Bright white can be just as eyecatching as bold and colourful prints and it can also act as a blank canvas for all sorts of bright and colourful accessories as well as being worn on its own for a much simpler look. Rather than focusing on colour a white dress can be interesting on a whole different level. A more subtle variety of interesting textures can make a white dress incredibly stylish.
One thing to look out for when searching for the perfect white summer dress is transparency. White fabric can be see through and show your underwear which is not a great look. Always hold white clothes up to the light before wearing them to see how see through they are. For dresses and skirts, you should look for either thick fabrics or thinner fabrics with a lining. You should always ensure that you wear some white or skin coloured underwear.
White is an ideal choice for the summer as it is bright, light and will keep you cool in the sun. White also looks amazing with a sun tan and will make tanned skin look more obvious. You should aim to keep your white dress really clean and white to ensure that it always has maximum impact. You can buy products which will restore your whites to there original brightness to keep them looking great.
This beautiful white crinkle cotton dress (pictured above) is perfect for the summer. It has a combination of crinkled cotton and silver embroidery. It is lined to avoid it being see through and has wide shoulder straps making it easy to wear without revealing bra straps.
For a simple casual look try wearing your white dress with a pair of brown or tan sandals. You could also add wooden beads or bangles and a brown leather belt. For a much brighter look you can try combining a white dress with almost any colour. How about lots of multi colour necklaces or a bright red pair of shoes. If you want to really work the boho trend, then a denim jacket, some gladiator sandals and a fringed bag are just what you need. Silver accessories including metallic sandals would also look great or you could add a big straw hat and straw or coloured beach bag for a cool and elegant holiday outfit.
Avoid wearing with all white accessories as this could look too much.
Whilst most of usually have one set of clothes for the summer and one set of clothes for the winter, there may be some overlap in between seasons, perhaps on those unusally warm autumn days or usually cold spring days. Some clothes will easily lend themselves to just about any season whilst others would be uncomfortably hot or cool and look completely out of place in all seasons other than those for which they were originally intended. Most of us have a high proportion of seasonal items in our wardrobes and some people even swap over the whole of their wardrobes each season.
Seasonless clothes are also great for bridging the gap between seasons. They work really well for those in between months when neither summer or winter clothes seem ideal and it is always difficult to know what to wear.
There are however some great benefits in filling your wardrobe with seasonless clothes, not least that you will spend much less money and have a greater selection of clothes to choose from at any one time. You can also probably afford to spend a little bit more in a seasonless piece of clothing based on the fact that you are likely to get a lot more wear out of it.
So how do you find seasonless clothes? there are probably not really any clothes shops that specialise in selling seasonless clothes but if you look carefully in both the summer and winter ranges, you should be able to find some clothes that would work for both.
When looking for seasonless clothes you should pay close attention to the colour, style and fabric. Lighter colours tend to be more suited to the summer and darker colours to the winter. By choosing colours in between the two you can easily wear them for both seasons. Neutral colours work particularly well for seasonless clothes as they can be dressed up and brightened up with accessories according to the season. Bright colours also work really well, if you are wearing a dress, think about which colours will look good with both bare legs for summer and opaques in black or another colour for winter.
For a piece of clothing to be seasonless, it needs to be a medium weight fabric. Too thick and it will look out of place and be too hot in the summer and too thin and it will be too flimsy for the winter. Jersey is quite a good option for both seasons as it can be easily layered for the cooler weather but is also quite thin for the summer.
Finally when looking for the perfect seasonless wardrobe, you should look at the style of clothes. certain styles lend themselves to certain seasons. For example a mini skirt may be great for the winter with a pair of thick tights but not so suitable for the summer if you don’t like revealing too much bare leg. Generally day dresses in simple styles work well for all of the seasons. They can be worn over a long sleeved top for the winter and with a cardigan on the coldest of days. Tights can also be added or removed depending on the temperature.
Dresses don’t just have to be for parties and the evening, dresses look great for the daytime as well. They are such a versatile piece of clothing that they will work for a range of different occasions be it a summer barbecue or a day in the office, they can even be dressed up a little for the evening which is ideal when you are going out straight from work and don’t have time to get changed. Day dressescan also be used to create a variety of stylish and fashionable looks from smart and professional, to boho, romantic, nautical and even sporty casual. There are some key styles of dress that never go out of fashion and are both stylish and elegant, these include the shift dress, the empire line dress, the maxi dress and the a line dress. For a fresh and fashionable look you can usually find these in the seasons latest prints and colours or you can opt for classic colours and prints like polka dots which will never go out of fashion.
Roman Originals have a range of beautiful day dresses availble in the sale but hurry as they won’t last for long. If you are shopping on a budget this is the perfect opportunity to revamp your wardrobe at a fraction of the cost. If you are feeling stuck in a bit of a style rut, why not add a few colourful summer dresses to your wardrobe for some stylish ready made summer outfits. They are usually a much cooler alternative than wearing trousers and are also a ready made outfit. A dress makes it easier to decide what to wear without having to coordinate trousers and a top.
For work
A black shift dress is the ultimate in versatile work wear. In fact this black dress with white bow belt will take you right through the winter an into next summer. It has a great shape to it with a back kick pleat and can be worn with a black, white or coloured jacket or without a jacket and accessories with a colourful scarf or jewellery.
For the weekend
On the weekend most people want something stylish but comfortable and relaxed to wear. The ruched top of this strappy summer dress make it perfect for relaxing in the garden or lunch with friends. It is perfect for dressing up with beads and lots of beautiful accessories.
For casual
Casual clothing should be comfortable and relaxing but also a stylish. This beige lace dress is ideal for a casual outfit with its calm colour scheme and subtle detail. Team it with a really comfortable pair of flats and tan leather bag for a great every day outfit.
For a special occasion
A day time party, wedding or other special occasion calls for a special type of day dress. The luxurious fabric in this red jacquard bow detail evening dress make it the perfect choice for all sorts of summer occasions. It can also double up as a very glamorous evening dress.
As spring gradually leads into summer the weather is still somewhat undecided. Often the sun is shining and it is lovely and warm in the morning and then by the time the afternoon comes the sun has disappeared and the weather becomes grey and cloudy, leaving everyone feeling a little bit chilly to say the least. As a direct result of this many women are left ever so slightly confused in the morning when it comes to making a decision about what to wear that day. No one wants to dress too summery and then be left feeling cold later in the day whenever the sun disappears. Similarly they don’t want to opt for anything too heavy and be left feeling much too hot later on. It seems trying to find a happy medium is quite difficult.
However there are several options available to women which should help them avoid encountering either of the aforementioned situations. The first thing that women should consider is layering, this will allow small items of clothing to be added or removed when necessary in order to reach the right temperature. Although it is advisable that care is taken to ensure that each the items worn is somewhat lightweight, this will not ensure that the wearer does not become too hot be also means the removed items can be easily stashed away. If, for example, a woman is out and about she will ultimately have to carry any excess garments so the lighter they are the better.
A further option is teaming a nice summer dress with a cardigan or light weight jacket. The summer dress will be the perfect option for whenever the sun is shining whilst the cardigan or jacket will prevent the wearer from feeling the chill when the sun disappears. Similar to the previous option this option gives the wearer the opportunity to add or remove the cardigan as is necessary. A cardigan is often preferable to a jacket as it can be stowed in a handbag quite easily.
Crops and capri style trousers should also be considered in the event of interchangeable weather, as if worn in the right way they do not need to look too summery, making them perfect for when the sun goes away. Crops and capri trousers are also a great option as they can easily be worn to the office without looking too out of place. What is more crops and capri trousers can also be worn in a much more casual and social setting. In addition these styles of trousers are often very comfortable making them not only a stylish option but also a practical one too.
All of the aforementioned options provide women with a degree of flexibility when dressing for interchangeable weather. Although each of the options represent practicality they can also be very stylish options if the right garments are selected.