DRESSMEUP

Have dressing up become more casual? And are the perfect dress the ultimate party outfit?

Stella McCartney

Going to a birthday this weekend suddenly most off all the girls were wearing a dress with heels. Mostly appreciated I must say, and it seems like there really is not too much of an effort to dress up anymore. Everyone does it-and flunking your sequined bright colored dress, or your tasseled tight mini has become the new going out code. What ever happend to the "partytop"?

When I was younger we always talked about "the perfect party top" a cheap shiny bright colored lycra top slung over a pair of skinny jeans was the easy way to look hot in a flash. Now, no one hardly ever talks about "party tops", and who would dear to wear a pair of jeans with a shiny top when going out? If wearing jeans out-you would rather tone it down with a loose t-shirt or a white tank and some sexy killer heels, but never ever together with a sparkling top in a bright color, feminine silk blouse or silk camisole. (Those are for leather skirts or relaxed pants).

Dresses are the new tops-looking at my own wardrobe I have more than 30 different dresses (and no "partytops") that can all be worn more or less during the day as well as nights. Its seems easier to find a versatile party dress and for some reason it is also easier to quickly get dressed, in a dress. Tights (thick black or thin dotted): Check. High heels (boots or pumps but always heels): Check. Done. Slung over your fake or real fur and you will be as chic as ever, boring you might say or that you will get tired of the new dress so easily-just make sure you have enough different accessories to create different looks for your one party dress this season. Some interesting pieces below from matchesfashion.com and brownsfashion.com.

Lanvin

Philip Lim