Updating an old dress

cakegirl · Jul 14th, 2008, 10:28 AM

I saw this dress from the new See by Chloe collection:
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...01797&ev19=1:1

I have a very similar dress I bought 10 years ago that I have always held onto for some reason-black leather, same length. The only difference is that it is a wrap dress, so something must be be worn under it or it would be too low cut.
I am now thinking about pulling it out again this fall-what top should I wear under it and what shoes?

shoulderache · Jul 14th, 2008, 11:04 PM

Black wrap dress? You could wear almost anything from a camisole to another wrap dress to a turtleneck. As far as shoes, you could also wear virtually anything! I think if you posted a picture of your dress you would get more/better responses. :)

cakegirl · Jul 14th, 2008, 11:55 PM

It looks very similar to the Chloe dress-I just dont know what to do with a leather dress!

ricera · Jul 15th, 2008, 12:06 PM

It would help if your could post some pictures. But it sounds like if you were to wear it for fall/winter with a turtle neck and ribbed tights to vary the texture it could be really fashion forward. But that would be a hard look to pull off.

annemerrick · Jul 15th, 2008, 12:24 PM

I also have a very similarvintage leather dress, and am trying to figure out how to wear it! Looking forward to suggestions.....

cfellis522 · Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:21 PM

AnneMerrick,

What kind of suggestions are you looking for? I am sure we can help! There are lots of places in Dallas (per your member info) that a dress would work out this Fall. (I am up in Frisco.)

Caroline

annemerrick · Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:23 PM

^^^Trying to keep it classy...as at 35 (its my b-day today!!)...I don't want to look inappropriate!!

bags&shoes · Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:35 PM

A white button down shirt, and pumps would "prep it up". A simple turtleneck perhaps? Or if this simply isn't working for you, have the dress turned into a wrap skirt. Then you will have a million more options...

Chi town Chanel · Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:16 PM

I vote for a white ruffle blouse, open toe booties, and tights! Super ruffly blouses are very in for fall as are booties. I think that would bring it up to date and the ruffly blouse would soften the look of the leather (which can sometimes look biker chic, or too harsh).

Chi town Chanel · Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:25 PM

Here are some ruffly blouse options:

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1220473168948

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1220473168951

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1220473324379

Here are some booties (no open toe options here though as I'm sure closed toe is more practical):

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1220473381235

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1220473422586

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1220473488328

I think it would be a hot combo!

oscarcat729 · Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:56 PM

A lightly ruffled blouse would "pretty" it up, or a deep purple or turquoise turtleneck underneath would really pop! Maybe with some gray tights and booties?

grayxie · Sep 3rd, 2008, 05:48 PM

How about an underpinning with a drapey/cowl neckline, for a more casual look? Or how other suggested with a button down shirt under it, but with a chunky wrap cardigan on top, a nice belt, tights, pumps or mary janes.

I would stay away from knee high leather boots, just a bit too much cow going on IMO.

annemerrick · Sep 3rd, 2008, 06:12 PM

OOOHHHHH....I love the ruffled blouse suggestion...I would never have thought of that!!

fashion16 · Sep 3rd, 2008, 06:29 PM

I totally love the ruffled blouse, booties, and long strands of pearls/silver chains. You could totally do a Lagerfield/Chanel thing. Cute!

cfellis522 · Sep 4th, 2008, 09:28 AM

Anne,

I agree. All of these sound chic and would work well here in the Dallas area. The ruffled blouse sounds like a dressier version or for a more casual look (as far as a leather dress being casual), I like the tutleneck or mock neck idea. I definitely agree witht he tights and the booties as well. That seems to be a trend this season. What area of town are you in? This would go well at Martini Park, Loft 610, or the Loft at NYLO this fall. All more dressy and trendier places to go.

BTW, Happy 35th B-Day. You are just a few months apart from me! Did you ahve a great day??!! I hope so!

Caroline

Jul 14th, 2008, 10:28 AM	#1
cakegirl Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 346	Updating an old dress I saw this dress from the new See by Chloe collection: http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...01797&ev19=1:1 I have a very similar dress I bought 10 years ago that I have always held onto for some reason-black leather, same length. The only difference is that it is a wrap dress, so something must be be worn under it or it would be too low cut. I am now thinking about pulling it out again this fall-what top should I wear under it and what shoes? __________________ Wish List: the perfect big clutch the perfect grey bag

Jul 14th, 2008, 11:04 PM	#2
shoulderache Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 792	Black wrap dress? You could wear almost anything from a camisole to another wrap dress to a turtleneck. As far as shoes, you could also wear virtually anything! I think if you posted a picture of your dress you would get more/better responses. :) __________________ NOT AN AUCTION LINK still not allowed, read our rules.

Jul 14th, 2008, 11:55 PM	#3
cakegirl Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 346	It looks very similar to the Chloe dress-I just dont know what to do with a leather dress! __________________ Wish List: the perfect big clutch the perfect grey bag

Jul 15th, 2008, 12:24 PM	#5
annemerrick Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Dallas Posts: 3,054	I also have a very similarvintage leather dress, and am trying to figure out how to wear it! Looking forward to suggestions..... __________________ WWW.MYBAG.NET

Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:21 PM	#6
cfellis522 Louboutin Fanatic Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Frisco, TX (on Wisteria Ln!!!) Posts: 299	AnneMerrick, What kind of suggestions are you looking for? I am sure we can help! There are lots of places in Dallas (per your member info) that a dress would work out this Fall. (I am up in Frisco.) Caroline __________________ Nothing makes you feel better than a pair of Louboutins! You can never have enough!

Jul 15th, 2008, 12:06 PM	#4
ricera Member Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 171	It would help if your could post some pictures. But it sounds like if you were to wear it for fall/winter with a turtle neck and ribbed tights to vary the texture it could be really fashion forward. But that would be a hard look to pull off.

Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:23 PM	#7
annemerrick Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Dallas Posts: 3,054	^^^Trying to keep it classy...as at 35 (its my b-day today!!)...I don't want to look inappropriate!! __________________ WWW.MYBAG.NET

Sep 3rd, 2008, 03:35 PM	#8
bags&shoes shopping is an art Joined: Jul 2008 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 541	A white button down shirt, and pumps would "prep it up". A simple turtleneck perhaps? Or if this simply isn't working for you, have the dress turned into a wrap skirt. Then you will have a million more options... __________________ remember, good clothes open doors BANNED UNTIL WINTER 09(no really, I mean it)

Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:16 PM	#9
Chi town Chanel Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,748	I vote for a white ruffle blouse, open toe booties, and tights! Super ruffly blouses are very in for fall as are booties. I think that would bring it up to date and the ruffly blouse would soften the look of the leather (which can sometimes look biker chic, or too harsh).

Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:25 PM	#10
Chi town Chanel Member Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,748	Here are some ruffly blouse options: http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1220473168948 http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1220473168951 http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1220473324379 Here are some booties (no open toe options here though as I'm sure closed toe is more practical): http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1220473381235 http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1220473422586 http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...=1220473488328 I think it would be a hot combo!

Sep 3rd, 2008, 04:56 PM	#11
oscarcat729 I love Garbage! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: USA Posts: 323	A lightly ruffled blouse would "pretty" it up, or a deep purple or turquoise turtleneck underneath would really pop! Maybe with some gray tights and booties? __________________ My Checklist: 3 Coach purses 1 Coach wristlet 4 Coach accessories 1 Juicy purse 1 Dooney and Bourke purse My Wishlist: Anything and everything! "Your art... was the prettiest art... of all art." ~The Office

Sep 3rd, 2008, 05:48 PM	#12
grayxie Member Joined: Mar 2008 Location: PA Posts: 3,236	How about an underpinning with a drapey/cowl neckline, for a more casual look? Or how other suggested with a button down shirt under it, but with a chunky wrap cardigan on top, a nice belt, tights, pumps or mary janes. I would stay away from knee high leather boots, just a bit too much cow going on IMO. __________________ Wishlist COACH Peony Black Sunnies COACH Denim Tie Dye wallet Dooney Black Cabriolet Satchel L.A.M.B. Cheetah Mandeville- GOT IT! L.A.M.B. Lipstick or Black Saddle Devon

Sep 3rd, 2008, 06:12 PM	#13
annemerrick Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Back in Dallas Posts: 3,054	OOOHHHHH....I love the ruffled blouse suggestion...I would never have thought of that!! __________________ WWW.MYBAG.NET

Sep 3rd, 2008, 06:29 PM	#14
fashion16 Member Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 832	I totally love the ruffled blouse, booties, and long strands of pearls/silver chains. You could totally do a Lagerfield/Chanel thing. Cute!

Sep 4th, 2008, 09:28 AM	#15
cfellis522 Louboutin Fanatic Joined: Jan 2008 Location: Frisco, TX (on Wisteria Ln!!!) Posts: 299	Anne, I agree. All of these sound chic and would work well here in the Dallas area. The ruffled blouse sounds like a dressier version or for a more casual look (as far as a leather dress being casual), I like the tutleneck or mock neck idea. I definitely agree witht he tights and the booties as well. That seems to be a trend this season. What area of town are you in? This would go well at Martini Park, Loft 610, or the Loft at NYLO this fall. All more dressy and trendier places to go. BTW, Happy 35th B-Day. You are just a few months apart from me! Did you ahve a great day??!! I hope so! Caroline __________________ Nothing makes you feel better than a pair of Louboutins! You can never have enough!