It’s one of Fall’s biggest trends: The Dressy/Undressy Style!
You’ll find the look everywhere, especially on the pages of a J. Crew catalog.
And there’s a very easy method to capture the Messy Chic look:
- Honor your mood
- Accessorize with the opposite
For example, if you’re feeling more low key and undressy, wear jeans, Chuck Taylors, and a racer back tank top. Then glam it up by adding a bold statement necklace. Or wear jeans, casual sandals, and a t-shirt embellished with lots of sequins. I dressed up my laid back outfit by choosing a sweater with lots of ruffles.
You can easily reverse the look. Get dressed up in a silk cocktail dress. But then appear more casual by adding a wrinkled linen scarf and throwing your hair in a messy ponytail.
Sometimes I try on outfits when I’m hanging out around the house and don’t have anything to do. That way when I want to head out in a hurry, I have a few ideas in mind and I know what works and what doesn’t. Playing dress-up also helps me discover new combinations that makes my wardrobe feel new and exciting instead of the same old, same old.
Fashion is fun. Take a few risks and don’t be afraid to wear something that doesn’t quite work. Maybe you’ll be setting a new trend. Or maybe you’ll meet a new friend when someone kindly points out that those shoes do NOT work with those pants. 
COMMENTS
4 Comments
1. Meghan@travelwinedine
August 28th, 2010 06:02 PM
Great tips! I am so boring when it comes to fashion!
2. Shannon
August 29th, 2010 06:20 AM
You have such great fashion sense. You put me to shame! Especially now…with my pregnant belly I am sporting lots of yoga pants and sweatshirts
3. Maura
August 30th, 2010 06:40 AM
Love that outfit that you are wearing. I love the Dressy/Unstyled look. Can’t wait to rock it more this fall
4. Cole
September 2nd, 2010 02:14 PM
love this post! I like the idea to play around with what I already own so I have ideas next time I need to get dressed and go out quick….thanks!