The Stylist: The Perfect Purple Dress

I might have found the near-perfect purple dress from Dorothy Perkins (10pounds). The pleating, the color, the sleeves and the pockets...gorgeous. I will admit, this dress will not flatter all body types. It would look amazing on an hour-glass or pear shaped body, might not work for apple however.

How to wear this plum piece? Pair it with opaque black tights & black chunky heels. Possible gold bangles, hair worn simply. This dress needs to be the center of attention, and necklaces will detract from the beautiful detail. You might be able to pair it with a thin, very simple black belt across the waist.

What do you think? How would you style this piece?

The Stylist: Work to Play Dresses

Are you one of those ladies who works in the city & often goes out after the daily grind without a chance to run home and change? Well so am I...however I'm lucky enough to work at a place where there isn't really a strict dress code. But for the "business casual" ladies out there, I've got some fabulous looks that can take you from day to night with just a let down of your hair & addition of a chunky necklace.

Here are some outfit ideas:

1. Work: Purple Smocked Dress ($30),  black tights, low-heeled black pumps, hair in a low messy bun.
1. Play: Purple Smocked Dress, black tights, chunky open-toe patent black pumps, take hair down & wear wavy, long gold/brass chunky necklace & red lipstick.

2. Work: Beaded Print Sheath Dress ($19.95), black tights, blazer, black boots, red bracelet, hair straight & half up.

2. Play: Beaded Print Sheath Dress, take off tights, high-heeled red suede pumps, take hair down & spray with hairspray (tousle a bit), darken eye make-up & sheer lipgloss.

Here are the rest of my dress picks:
3. Red Ponte Dress ($29.99)
4. Black Smocked Tank Dress ($24.90)
5. Purple Sweater Dress ($34.99)

Now it is YOUR TURN to be the stylist. How would you wear one of the dresses I didn't style? Tell me below!

The Stylist: The Perfect Wedge

Ladies, stop your searching! I have found the perfect strappy wedge. This gorgeous Dolce Vita Pela shoe will run you around $160...but these are some of the most beautiful and versatile shoes I have seen in a long time. Here are some perfect outfit ideas to go with these delicious wedges:

1. Loose fitting shirt, long interesting necklace, dark blue skinny jeans, DV Pela Wedges
2. LBD, chunky bracelet, DV Pela Wedges
3. Long flowy top, black leggings, statement jewerly, DV Pela Wedges
4. Pencil skirt tucked into simple loose fitting sleeved top, stockings, scrunched socks, DV Pela Wedges

The Stylist: Sweater for Almost AnyBODY

I have found the perfect sweater for *almost* anyBODY. This floral sweater from H&M looks even more amazing in person - it is soft, flowy and long. Here are my suggestions on how to wear the sweater based on your body:

Curvy & Short: Roll the sleeves up. Pair with a long, skinny gold necklace. Big black bangle. Black leggings. Chunky black suede heels.
Curvy & Tall: Fold the sleeves over once. Chunky gold/brass necklace. Black leggings. Cocktail ring. Brown riding boots.

Thin & Short: Leave sleeves long. Black tights. Long pearl necklace. Black heeled booties.
Thin & Tall: Roll the sleeves up. Black tights. Chunky gold/brass necklace. Skinny red bracelet. Chunky red heels.

Would you wear it differently? Let me know in the comments below!

The Stylist: Christy from NOLA

Meet Christy, author of Slow Southern Style, a fashion blog based out of New Orleans. Christy wrote to the Stylist looking for ideas on dressing for her body type, which she described:

 "I have really solid legs thanks to biking 4.5 miles a day...I'm petite but not small. I carry all my weight in the middle...bulky sweaters are the bane of my existence."


She also described her taste in fashion:

"I like simple things that pack a punch. I like to wear color."


Alright Christy, I think I have just the thing for you! 2 outfits, one with bold colors and the other with bold accessories & design, both pack a punch and show off those hot legs of yours! Enjoy & thanks for writing in!!!

Bold Print:
1. Daro Bracelet from Aldo ($15)
2. Tory Burch "Lanel" Washed Silk Dress ($395)
3. Voyage Leatherette Shoulder Bag ($28.80)
4. BCBGeneration Wessy Booties ($139)

Luxe Accents
1. ASOS Sixties Skater with Belt Dress ($65.51)
2. BCBG Adele Suede Bootie ($295)
3. ASOS Oversized Jacquard Clutch ($48.27)
4. Decambra Bracelet from Aldo ($23.98)

The Stylist: A Chic Dress for Thanksgiving Dinner

This is the first post in a new series called "The Stylist." Need advice on what to wear? Send in your query & specifics, and we'll post our advice here! Send submissions to chiccurve@gmail.com

Jessie Writes: "Hello! I'm hitting the 6 months mark with my boyfriend & he has invited me to fly to New York City with him & have Thanksgiving dinner with his family! While I'm very excited he wants me to come along, I have NO IDEA what to wear. His family are all very stylish & well-off, and I don't want to seem out of place. Can you help me find a chic dress that flatters my curves & doesn't break my bank account? Thanks!"

Jessie! Thanks for writing in. I have come up with some very stylish options that look much more expensive than they really are. When you are at dinner looking fabulous, remember to start with the outer fork first...or wait...the inner...oh never mind. Just be yourself!

1. Gathered Waistband Dress ($48.27, ASOS Curve)
2. Sleeveless Cotton Dress ($73.90, Eliza J for Nordstrom)
3. Coin Embelished Shift Dress ($112.60, ASOS Curve)
4. Studded Sleeveless Dress ($86.90, Michael Kors at Nordstrom)
5. Embelished Scalloped One-Shoulder Dress ($129.30, ASOS Curve)
6. V-neck Dress ($51.72, ASOS Curve)